biography

A biography of Sally Ride, the first American woman to orbit Earth in 1983 who later worked to encourage young people to pursue science.

"In 2010 Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine Recon in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young stray dog 'with a big goofy head and little legs.' Fred not only stole Craig's heart; he won over the Recon fighters, who helped smuggle the dog into Camp Leatherneck. Fred eventually made it to Craig's family in Virginia, where months later, it was Fred's turn to save Craig's life"--OCLC.

Elizabeth Warren's early life, philanthropy, and remarkable achievements are chronicled in this book for a new generation of young leaders.

Chronicles the life of St. Katharine Drexel, describing her childhood in Philadelphia, her efforts to help those less fortunate than her, her missionary work, and other related topics.

Paul Gunn served as a U.S. Naval Aviator during World War I. After twenty-one years of service, Gunn retired and started a privately-owned airline in the Philippines. But when World War II erupted, Gunn's wife and four children were imprisoned by the Japanese, and Gunn would stop at nothing to get them back.

Ranks and profiles forty notable players for the Boston Celtics professional basketball team, providing a black-and-white photograph and describing each one's career and notable achievements.

Explores the relationship between entertainer and frontierman Buffalo Bill Cody and Dakota Indian chief Sitting Bull.

A biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton that explores her childhood, family, education, and political career.

Discusses the childhood and early life of Sam J. Porcello and traces his work at Nabisco, including his successful attempt to improve the filling of Oreo cookies.

A study of the man and the soldier who served as a general during World War II.