Biography

A biography of William Shakespeare, discussing his school years, his marriage, and his career as an actor, writer, and poet in the context of the Elizabethan times in which he lived.

Chronicles the life of John F. Kennedy, discussing his family life, the scandals that threatened his career, his years as President, and his assassination.

Chronicles the life of Winston Churchill, discussing his various careers as a soldier, statesman, reformer, writer, journalist, politician, and builder, his personal relationships, and his role in World War II.

Offers a brief introduction to African-American leader Malcolm X.

An illustrated biography of eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century English novelist Jane Austen.

Discusses the childhood, young adulthood, musical career, and death of Jimi Hendrix, considered by many to be the world's greatest rock-and-roll guitarist.

Presents the life of the Egyptian queen who lived from 69 B.C.E. to 30 B.C.E.

A biography of the man who created Microsoft, from his childhood to his battle in court after being accused of having a monopoly in the computer industry.

A biography of the Oglala leader who spent his life fighting to keep the white man from taking over Indian lands.

Presents the life of the nineteenth-century American author famous for his detective stories, horror stories, and poetry.