biographies

A biography of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald that discusses her childhood growing up in poverty and success in the music industry.

Describes the life and paintings of the Spanish artist known as El Greco.

Introduces the life and work of the French painter Edgar Degas to young readers.

"Jean Bartik was one of the first programmers of the Electronic Numeric Integrator and Computer (ENIAC). Learn how her love of math led her to work for the Army and then help develop the ENIAC."--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the life and paintings of Claude Monet.

Profiles the life and career of musician, performer, and songwriter Bruno Mars.

Discusses the lives and criminal careers of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow during the 1930s.

"Edward Teach, otherwise known as the pirate Blackbeard, was a terror of the seas in the 1700s. Merchant ships had little choice but to surrender to his 40-cannon Queen Anne's Revenge. At one point, Teach accepted a pardon but couldn't retire from piracy for good. This adventurous volume takes readers into the background of the famous figure, explains the origins of his striking moniker, and describes the bloody skirmish that ended his life. Sidebars and fact boxes offer more information about both pirates and privateers and the perils of each chosen path."--From the publisher.

A picture book that explores the life of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

"A historical account of Martin Luther King's assassination, including the events leading up to it, the people involved, the conditions of racial tension, and the lingering aftermath"--Provided by publisher.