Famous lives

A brief biography of American racing cyclist Lance Armstrong that discusses his upbringing in Texas, his professional success and achievements, his battle with cancer, and the impact he has made on the world around him.

A biography of the Sioux Nation defender who led his people at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

A biography of the Baptist minister and his fight for civil rights and racial equality.

Takes readers through Revere's life as a silver- and goldsmith and on his midnight ride at the start of the American Revolution.

A biography of the gentle but stubborn man who called on all Indians to disobey British laws through civil disobedience and non-cooperation until India was granted independence.

Presents the life of the first African-American appointed to the Supreme Court.

A biography of the president who preserved the American Union during the Civil War.

Recounts the life story of the Native American woman, Sacajawea, who was taken as a slave when she was a girl, then later sold as a wife to a French fur trader, and who eventually guided Lewis and Clark as they explored the western United States.

Examines the childhood, family life, and social and political activities of this powerful and important First Lady.

Describes how Squanto played an important role in making peace between his fellow Native Americans and the settlers at Plymouth, so that they could share the first feast of Thanksgiving.