philanthropists

Charts the life of Andrew Carnegie, who was born into poverty in Scotland and who rose to become a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist in the steel industry at the turn of the twentieth century.

A biography of Scotsman Andrew Carnegie that discusses how his actions, as founder of Carnegie Steel, contributed to the reorganization of the pattern of industrial activity.

Presents a brief biography of W.K. Kellogg, creator of the original Kellogg's Corn Flakes; and chronicles his life, family, and events that led to his successful business in Battle Creek, Michigan.

A biography of American baseball player David Wright, discussing his early entry into the major leagues, his batting skills, and his philanthropic activities off the field.

This Holocaust survivor tells what happened in the camps and details his life after escaping from the Nazis and making his way to the United States.

A biography of the reclusive inventor of dynamite and the story of how he came to establish the prestigious prizes that bear his name.

Introduces the life of W.K. Kellogg, who invented cold cereal, founded the company that makes much of the cereal in the United States, and established a foundation to help people.

A biography of John D. Rockefeller, the world's first billionaire, discussing his rise from humble origins to become owner of the Standard Oil Company, and looking at his business tactics, as well as his philanthropic activities.

A biography of American football player Ben Roethlisberger, focusing on his philanthropic activities off the field.

Describes how people like Alfred Nobel, Cecil Rhodes, Andrew Carnegie, Julius Rosenwald, and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur first made and then gave away vast sums of money.