Famous lives

Briefly describes the lives of President Bill Clinton and Vice-President Al Gore.

A biography of the African-American woman who escaped from slavery, led slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad, aided Northern troops during the Civil War, and worked for women's suffrage.

Examines the life, career, and personality of the famous baseball player.

A biography of the seventeenth-century Indian princess who befriended Captain John Smith and the English settlers of Jamestown.

A biography of the puppeteer who created over 2000 Muppets, including Kermit the Frog, old Waldorf, and Link Hogthrob.

Tracks the life of Frederick Douglass from his birth in slavery to his rise as a noted author, speaker and politician who championed the rights of his people.

Traces the life of the Italian sailor who is most remembered for his voyages to the New World on behalf of Spain.

A biography of the man whose curiosity and perseverance led to various inventions, particularly the telephone, for which he is best known.

The story of Louisa May Alcott, author of "Little Women," describing her childhood, family, and early career experiences.

Describe the life of Davy Crockett, one of the Old West's outstanding hunters, frontiersmen, and legislators.