biography

An introduction to the life of the woman born into slavery who became a well-known abolitionist and crusader for the rights of African-Americans in the United States.

A biography of the woman who taught a deaf-blind girl how to communicate with others.

A brief biography of the famous cartoonist who created the comic strip, "Peanuts." Presents suggestions for the reader in pursuing a goal.

Dr. John Symington faces swollen rivers and an attack by a rogue elephant in order to provide medical care for a plantation worker.

Traces the life of the Shoshoni Indian girl who was stolen from her tribe at the age of twelve, sold to a French trapper, and served as a guide in the Lewis and Clark expedition.

An introduction to the life of the Philadelphia seamstress credited with sewing the first American flag.

A biography of Theodore Roosevelt, who, at the age of forty-two, was the youngest man to become president of the United States.

Children's author Cynthia Rylant describes her life and writing process and how they are interwoven.

A biography of the baseball player who became famous as a home run hitter for the New York Yankees.

A brief biography of the fortieth President from his childhood through his years as a movie actor to his first term of office in the White House.