Maupin, Melissa

Describes the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker in the fields of science and architecture, as well as his impact as one of the pioneers in promoting equality.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker in the fields of science and architecture, as well as his impact as one of the pioneers in promoting equality.

Introduces the career of landscape contractor, discussing educational requirements, duties, work environment, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker in the fields of science and architecture, as well as his impact as one of the pioneers in promoting equality.

An illustrated biography of William Howard Taft, discussing his childhood in Ohio, his legal and political careers, his marriage and family, his work as president, and his post-White House years.

Photos fill this chronicle of Lyndon Baines Johnson's life and achievements as U.S. president, also providing a time line, a glossary, general information on the presidency, a table of facts on all the presidents up to George W. Bush, and a list of related books and Web sites.

An illustrated biography of Calvin Coolidge, discussing his childhood in Vermont, his marriage and family, his political career, his assumption of the presidency after the death of President Harding, his re-election, and his life after office.

Follows the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt from his childhood in New York through his three terms as the thirty-second president of the United States, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Roosevelt, and other reference materials.

An illustrated biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt, discussing his early life in New York, his marriage and family, his legal and political careers, his bout with polio, his leadership as president through the Depression and World War II, and his death while in office.