A short biography of Geronimo, renegade leader of the Chiricahua Apaches during the later nineteenth century, examining his childhood in Arizona territory, his war against Mexico and the U.S. Army, and his capture in 1886.
Examines the life of John Chapman, discussing his childhood in Massachusetts and his decision to travel west, and explaining how he came to be known as Johnny Appleseed.
Looks at the life of baseball player Jackie Robinson, discussing his childhood and youth in Georgia and California, his school and military careers, and the challenges of being the first African-American player in big-league baseball.
A biography of African-American scientist George Washinton Carver, providing information on his childhood and early life, his education, and his accomplishments in science.
Presents a brief look at the life of Benjamin Franklin, discussing his childhood, and his accomplishments as a printer, inventor, and American statesman.
Looks at the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong, discussing his childhood in Ohio, his lifelong interest in flying, his military career as a pilot, and his history-making feat of being the first person to walk on the moon.
Looks at the life of Sacagawea, a member of the Shoshone tribe, focusing on her role in helping explorers Lewis and Clark realize their goal of reaching the Pacific Ocean.
Contains a biography of Abraham Lincoln geared for young readers and includes information from his birth in a log cabin in 1809, his youth as a logger and work on a riverboat, to his days as a lawyer, and finally as President of the United States.
