Gherman, Beverly

A biography of a foremost American artist, beginning with her early fascination with color and light, the struggle for recognition in a man's field, her relationship with Alfred Stieglitz, and the final glory of her New Mexico years.

Brief biographies of the president's mothers, full of fun facts entertaining anecdotes, and embarrassing childhood stories!.

Describes the life and work of the popular American artist who depicted both traditional and contemporary subjects, including children, family scenes, astronauts, and poor people.

Narrates the life of the Scottish author who showed an early talent for writing and produced adventure stories including "Treasure Island.".

Describes the life of the popular author of poems, essays, short stories for adults, and books for children.

A biography of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, illustrated with photographs and selections from the comic strip.

Describes the work of Wilhelm Rontgen, the German physicist who won the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for his discovery of X rays.