Collins, David R

Presents a biography of the Louisiana governor, Huey P. Long, who made Louisiana the first state to furnish free text books for public schools.

A biography of the cornet player from Davenport, Iowa, who helped raise jazz to a respected musical form and who was inducted into the International Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997.

A biography concentrating on the early years of the aviator who made the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

Tells true stories of President Abraham Lincoln's son Tad, from his early childhood through his days at the White House.

Presents the life of the American Revolutionary War hero, from his childhood in Poland to his role in developing a cavalry unit for the American patriots and his death in battle.

Presents the life of James Buchanan, including his childhood, education, employment, and political career.

Traces the childhood, education, employment, political career, and presidency of the man nicknamed "Old Rough and Ready.".

Describes the childhood, writing career, and personal life of the author Marguerite Henry, known for her books about horses.

Describes the life of J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of Middle Earth and author of "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings.".

Presents a biography of twentieth-century social activist Cesar Chavez who became the leaders of the United Farm Workers and fought for the rights of Mexican laborers in the mid-1900s.