Famous lives

George Washington wasn t just the first US president. He was also the general who led the Continental army to victory over the British. Historic images will assist beginning readers in learning about Washington s life, including his role in the founding of the United States and his presidency. Age-appropriate language and content will engage readers who are learning about Washington s impact on the nation for the first time. Age Appropriate and Achievable Content, Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Timelines.

Biography of civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr., famous for advocating passive resistance to unjust practices.

A brief biography of President Barack Obama, describing his childhood and education, and discussing things that have inspired his life and work, his professional accomplishments, and his contributions to the world. Includes a quiz.

Introduces the life and work of artist Pablo Picasso, who founded the movement known as Cubism.

Introduces the life and work of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose works include "The Marriage of Figaro," "The Jupiter Symphony," and "The Magic Flute.".

Discusses the life of one of the most famous popular singers of the twentieth century, from his early years in Mississippi to his controversial death at age forty-two.

A biography of the pope who has campaigned for world peace and the underprivileged.

Relates the life story of Malcolm X including his childhood and his leadership as a Black Muslim and as a civil rights activist.

A biography of the writer whose pioneer life on the American prairie became the basis for her "Little House" books.