biography

A brief illustrated biography of Buddha, that explores his early life as Prince Siddhartha, his spiritual journey through meditation, and his teachings.

Alexander the Great explores the background, personality, and battle tactics of a legendary conqueror, whose prowess in battle cemented his name in human history. The engaging and comprehensive text depicts Alexander's life, the lives of his soldiers, the stories of his battles, and the formations of cities and legends. Paintings, photographs, and engravings illustrate Greek culture and historical figures. Maps and diagrams depict the brilliant strategy of a commander who fought with his men. Though Alexander reigned and conquered over two thousand years ago, his battle successes and political ambitions had an enduring impact on military strategy and on the regions and cultures he ruled.

Biography of the colorful American writer who had been an oyster pirate, a seal hunter, a mill worker, a hobo, and a political activist before becoming a popular author at the age of twenty-nine.

This title examines the remarkable life of Jennifer Lee. Readers will learn about her family background, childhood, and education, her career as a movie producer and director, and her famous works. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, fast facts, list of famous works, and a critical evaluation activity. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Sitting Bull was one of the greatest Lakota/Sioux warriors and chiefs who ever lived. He was eventually named war chief, leader of the entire Sioux nation - a title never before bestowed on anyone. As a leader, Sitting Bull resisted the United States government's attempt to move the Lakota/Sioux to reservations for more than twenty-five years.

Was Einstein dyslexic, a "late talker," a "a lazy dog"? -- Einstein: woman hater or womanizer? -- Was Einstein a terrible father? and what kind of mother was Mileva? -- What ever happened to Einstein's daughter? -- What was Einstein like face to face? -- Einstein's food for thought -- Did Einstein believe in God? -- Einstein under attack--was he a plagiarist, and was Mileva his scientific partner? -- Einstein's astonishing FBI file.

Relates the author's personal narrative of the time she spent in Ghana with other Black American expatriates.

The story of a bedraggled white feline who came for Christmas and took over the heart of Cleveland Amory.

A biography depicting the man and his music against the background of the world he lived in.

His name wasn't Chester Nez. That was the English name he was assigned in kindergarten. And in boarding school at Fort Defiance, he was punished for speaking his native language, as the teachers sought to rid him of his culture and traditions. But discrimination didn't stop Chester from answering the call to defend his country after Pearl Harbor, for the Navajo have always been warriors, and his upbringing on a New Mexico reservation gave him the strength--both physical and mental--to excel as a Marine. During World War II, the Japanese had managed to crack every code the United States used. But when the Marines turned to its Navajo recruits to develop and implement a secret military language, they created the only unbroken code in modern warfare--and helped assure victory for the United States over Japan in the South Pacific.