biography

Tells the story of a daredevil bomber pilot and his crew who fly their lone B-17 into the Japanese Empire in 1943, engaging in the longest dogfight in history, and change the momentum of the War in the Pacific.

Chronicles the life of Colonel Charles E. McGee, the Air Force pilot who holds the record for the highest amount of air combat missions in the military, focusing on his military career, which began with the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II.

Profiles the life and career of Daniel Inouye, son of Japanese immigrants, who became the first Japanese American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate.

Presents a first-hand account of life in the Confederate prison camp Andersonville through the diary entries of John Ransom, a Union soldier captured in Richmond, Virginia in November 1863 and held until his successful escape over a year later.

Briefly explores the life of American Revolutionary War figure John Paul Jones and his role in creating the American Navy.

Presents a picture book biography of pitcher Sandy Koufax, examining his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, his relationship with his teammates, the discrimination he faced as a Jewish player, and his determination to succeed.

Presents a brief biography of Hillary Clinton, from her childhood when she dreamed of being an astronaut to becoming a First Lady of the United States and a candidate to be the first female president of the United States.

Provides a brief biography of Percy Spencer who invented the microwave. Describes his early life, his contributions to World War II, and his invention of the microwave. Includes a timeline, tips for inventing a new product, a glossary, and further resources.

Presents a picture book biography of John Roy Lynch, who even though he and his brother were half Irish, their mother was a slave, which made them slaves before the Civil War. After the war's end John began to thrive in the new world, becoming justice of the peace and even becoming one of the first African American men in Congress.

Relates the story of Sergeant Reckless, a horse that held official rank in the United States military and served during the Korean War.