Bennett, Doraine

A biography of the African American woman who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape north to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

A biography of the African American woman who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape north to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

A biography of the African American woman who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape north to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

A brief biography of author Laura Ingalls Wilder whose experiences as a pioneer girl on the frontier are depicted in her "Little House" books.

Introduces children to the life of the American architect, exploring his innovative design and the structures which won him fame around the world.

A brief biography of author Laura Ingalls Wilder whose experiences as a pioneer girl on the frontier are depicted in her "Little House" books.

Examines the life of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, discussing his early interest in books and learning, and looking at the many roles he played in the political history of the United States, most notably as the nation's third president.

Offers children a brief introduction to the life of Sequoyah, a Cherokee Indian who developed the Cherokee alphabet and created a way for the tribe to communicate with one another on paper.

Offers children a brief overview of the life of Jimmy Carter, discussing his childhood in Georgia, marriage, service with the Navy, years as President, and humanitarian efforts.

Biography of the New Yorker who became Governor of his state, Vice President under McKinley, and twenty-sixth President of the United States.