Johnson, Ann Donegan

Follows the life of the English politician, whose strong leadership brought him success and world-wide admiration.

The story of the English girl who became a famous nurse, emphasizing the role of compassion in her dedication to the alleviation of suffering.

A biography describing the charitable works of Father Leger, a Canadian missionary who became a Cardinal in the Catholic Church and travelled to Cameroon to work among the lepers and physically handicapped.

The life of seafarer Captain James Cook, whose boldness in dangerous situations made him a great navigator and explorer.

A brief biography of Ludwig van Beethoven, emphasizing the importance of giving in his life.

Describes the boyhood and career of the inventor of the telephone and teacher of the deaf, emphasizing the importance of discipline in his life.

A biography of John Chapman whose distribution of appleseeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend and left us a legacy we can still enjoy today.

Focuses on Helen Keller's determination to hear, see, and speak and her equal determination to help others with handicaps similar to her own.

Describes the helpful work of Harriet Tubman in aiding slaves to flee the South, in assisting the Union army during the Civil War, and in establishing homes for the old and needy after the war.