Britannica beginner bios

Provides a brief overview of the life of Frederick Douglass, focusing on his escape from slavery, work as an abolitionist, influential writings, and efforts to help other slaves become free.

A brief biography of Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani woman who was shot by the Taliban for sharing her views about education for and the unfair treatment of girls and women and won the Nobel Peace Prize.

A biography of Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, that discusses his early curiosity about electronics, rise to fame in the world of computers, and the success of Apple's iPod and iPad, and includes information on some of his less successful projects.

A biography of Nelson Mandela, that discusses his childhood, education, involvement with the African National Congress, years spent as a political prisoner, and his rise to president of South Africa.

A brief biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder that follows events from her early childhood to her later years as an author.

An introduction to the life and career of Thomas Alva Edison.

A simple look at the life and art of Leonardo da Vinci.

An introduction to the life and career of Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Young readers may have seen reproductions of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and even some of his inventions, but there was much more to his genius. Leonardo was also a scientist and a sculptor. He loved the outdoors. This biography allows young readers to get to know Leonardo from his youth in the Italian countryside and then witness how his work as an adult won over noblemen and royalty who paid him for his art. Readers will be introduced to some of Leonardo's most famous and influential work and discover how it continues to influence today's art and science.

A biography of the Newbery Medal winning author, Kate DiCamillo.