History maker bios

Introduces the life of Eli Whitney, who became famous for inventing a cotton gin and manufacturing guns with interchangeable parts.

An introduction to the life of Neil Armstrong, the first human being to walk on the moon.

A biography of Chief Joseph, who led the Nez Perc? as they hid from, fought with, and finally surrendered to Army soldiers, and who later spoke in Washington, D.C. about the rights of his people.

A brief biography of Theodore Geisel, the creator of the Dr. Seuss cartoons and characters.

A brief profile of second President of the United States, John Adams, describing his ideas about government that eventually became part of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and career of late-nineteenth-century scientist Marie Curie.

Introduces the life of Lakota Sioux warrior and holy man Sitting Bull, who led his people to victory at Little Bighorn and brought them to safety in Canada before surrendering so that they would not starve.

A brief profile of First Lady Abigail Adams, wife of the second President of the United States, and how she influenced the presidency of her husband.