biography

"Describes notable heroes of the American Revolution"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the diary of Joan Wehlen, a young girl living in Chicago during the Great Depression and the events leading to World War II.

The author, a Rhodes scholar and combat veteran, analyzes factors that influenced him as well as another man of the name and from the same neighborhood who was drawn into a life of drugs and crime and ended up serving life in prison, focusing on the influence of relatives, mentors, and social expectations that could have led either of them on different paths.

Discusses the key figures and leaders during the American Civil War from both the Union Army and the Confederate Army.

Recounts Irena Sendler's efforts to save hundreds of Jewish children in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II.

Relates the story of Irena Sendler, a Polish Catholic social worker who helped rescue nearly 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. Includes an afterword, author's note, sources, and a glossary.

Introduces children to the life and accomplishments of explorer Sir Walter Raleigh, discussing his childhood, schooling, contributions to world explorations, and other related topics.

Profiles the thirty-nine men who signed the United States Constitution, revealing their personal quirks, public personas, and the events that led to the crafting of the Constitution.

Offers a brief history of Matthew Brady and his role in Civil War photography; and contains photographs of Brady and other photographers and illustrators.

Chronicles the experiences of the children who participated in the Civil War, both on the homefront and the battlefield.