biography

An overview of the athletic accomplishments of the track star who has been called the "first lady of the heptathlon.".

Describes the life and career of the high-scoring player for the Chicago Bulls.

Describes the life of the third American president, who was an accomplished statesman, author, and inventor.

The life of the railroad engineer, famous for always bringing his train in on time, and whose last ride on the Cannonball Express inspired the well-known ballad.

Tells the life story of Thomas Jefferson from his boyhood and youth to his roles as United States ambassador to France, secretary of state, vice president, third president of the United States, and author of the Declaration of Independence.

Traces the career and early life of the Scottish-born sea captain who, after killing a mutineer, sailed to America, where he became a hero of the Revolution and founded the United States Navy.

The author describes her family life and daily activities from the ages of three to nine and celebrates the experience of growing up in a traditional African-American community in Washington, D.C.

A brief biography of Patrick Henry tracing his progress from planter to statesman.

Simple text and pictures recount the life of Patrick Henry, a delegate to the Continental Congress and the first governor of Virginia.

A biography of the New York Yankee first baseman known as "The Iron Man" because he played in over 2000 consecutive games.