biography

Presents 150 intimate biographies of men and women who have helped shaped British life in the 20th century.

Illustrations and simple text describe the life of artist Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo, discussing how she learned to paint, how painting saved her life, and why her work is so unique.

"Crazy Horse is among the most famous Native Americans in history, thanks to his success in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. This historical biography offers a comprehensive history of Crazy Horse's life, detailing his early years, his role in the Oglala Lakota tribe, his successes in battle, and his death."--Provided by publisher.

"Follow Loretta Lynch's journey from young law student to US attorney general. Learn how she turned perseverance and talent into success. Find out the true story behind the woman who became the nation's first female African American top legal adviser."--From the publisher.