A biography of the African-American businesswoman whose invention of facial creams and other cosmetics led to great financial success and who, throughout her life, devoted herself to many social and political causes.
Maria and her brother and sister, Salvadoran refugees, are smuggled into the United States in crates and try to eke out a living in Chicago with the help of a sympathetic family.
Discusses how to improve literacy standards in schools, and explains how to use the changing technology of the late twentieth century to help students access and use information.
Biography of Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken discussing his childhood, his minor league career, his years in the major leagues, and his 2,131 consecutive game that broke Lou Gehrig's record.
Actor Christopher Reeve tells the story of his life and career, and discusses how his focus and outlook has changed since 1995 when he was paralyzed in a riding accident.
