Biographies

"How much do you know about Philo T. Farnsworth? Find out the facts you need to know about this inventor, scientist, and TV pioneer. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life of Deborah Sampson, one of the first women to serve in the U.S. military, and details her early life, time in the army, life after the Revolutionary War, and legacy. Includes color and black-and-white photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.

"How much do you know about Crispus Attucks? Find out the facts you need to know about the first person killed in America's fight for independence. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--Provided by the publisher.

Chronicles the life and career of African American explorer Matthew Henson, discussing his early life, challenges and accomplishments.

Chronicles the life and career of activist Susan B. Anthony, discussing her early life, challenges and major accomplishments.

"How much do you know about Benjamin Franklin? Find out the facts you need to know about this Founding Father, author, and inventor. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--Provided by publisher.

"How much do you know about Thomas Jefferson? Find out the facts you need to know about the 3rd president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--OCLC.

Chronicles the life and career of air pilot Amelia Earhart, discussing her early life, challenges and major accomplishments.

A brief biography of Thurgood Marshall, a civil rights lawyer who became the first African American justice on the United States Supreme Court, that discusses his early life, challenges he faced, and his major accomplishments.

"How much do you know about Sojourner Truth? Find out the facts you need to know about this women's rights activist. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--Provided by publisher.