Presents a brief biography of Barbara Bush, discussing herchildhood, family life, and her role as first lady during the administration of her husband George H.W. Bush.
"Offers readers an inside look into the life of Barbara Bush and how she influenced the nation as First Lady . . . [Describes] her work to improve literacy and her support for troops serving overseas"--Provided by publisher.
"Stephen Colbert became famous through his television show, 'The Colbert report,' before becoming the host of 'The late show' and using his political humor to rise to the top of the late-night ratings. Readers not only learn about Colbert's early life and rise to fame, but also the ways he has made his shows successful. In-depth sidebars augment the informative text to show all the facets of Colbert's personal and professional life"--Provided by publisher.
A biography that discusses Richard Snowden, a private subcontractor for the National Security Agency, and his revelation of the collection of private information from millions of telephone calls by United States government agencies.
A biography of Chelsea Manning a controversial figure who leaked thousands of classified and sensitive military and diplomatic documents. Discusses Manning's actions and the culture and events surrounding them.
A biography of the Apache leader, Geronimo, who was both a marauder to be feared by the settlers of Mexico and the American Southwest, and a fighter for freedom to his people. Discusses both sides of Geronimo's story and his raids and resistance to the United States and Mexican military campaigns.
