juvenile literature

Describes the life of the famous composer of popular musicals and songs, including "God Bless America.".

Traces the early life of the first woman physician, relating the struggle women had to face in becoming doctors and practicing medicine.

Biography of Mary Jane McLeod Bethune who made numerous contributions to education for Afro-Americans.

A simple biography of the author who, during her short life, wrote over 100 books for young children.

A biography of explorer and pioneer Daniel Boone.

Traces the boyhood years of the celebrated frontiersman who, as a Quaker in Pennsylvania, learned the skills which would make him the leader in opening up the Wilderness Road to Kentucky.

A biography of the outspoken, decisive man who served the United States in many ways, including as its President.

A biography of our second President, the brilliant patriot from Massachusetts.

A biography of Abigail Smith, who became the wife of the second president of the United States and the mother of the sixth.

Traces the life of John James Audubon from his early childhood in France to his career in America and his eventual success as an artist and naturalist.