biography

A biography of the half-Dutch/half-black Surinamese man who, despite the hardships and prejudice he found in his new Massachusetts home, invented a shoe-lasting machine that revolutionized the shoe industry in the late nineteenth century.

Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President.

The story of Sundiata, who overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace, and strong opposition to rule Mali in the thirteenth century.

A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

Chronicles the life and contributions of the inventor, from his sickly childhood to the creation of his own favorite invention, the phonograph.

Traces the life of the Renaissance artist and analyzes some of his paintings.

Discusses the voyages of Christopher Columbus who determined to beat everyone in the race to the Indies.