Somervill, Barbara A

Provides a biography of Francisco Pizarro, a Spanish military commander that lead a small band of two hundred soldiers to South America and vanquished the Incan Empire, and provides information on his rise to military life, and his expedition into what is modern day Peru. Includes time line and glossary.

Profiles the life of Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo, discussing his early years, his schooling, and his work habits, looking at some of his best-known paintings and sculptures, and providing information about the world in which he lived and worked.

A brief biography of founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton, that chronicles her life, achievements, and persistence in providing proper care to the wounded soldiers of the Civil War.

A brief biography of political leader Indira Gandhi of India, that chronicles her life and achievements.

Presents a biography of Nicolaus Copernicus, the founder of modern astronomy, how he observed the movement of the stars and planets, and challenged the Roman Catholic Church and the notion that the Earth was the center of the Universe. Includes a time line, glossary, and index.

Takes readers on a tour of Alabama, describing the state's history, culture, land, economy, government, and sights, and including unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, suggested activities, lists of famous people, cultural institutions, and annual events, and other resources.

An introduction to careers in acting, discussing the education and skills that are important when seeking a job in this field, the demands involved in being an actor, and the competitive nature of this profession.

Presents a biography of American patriot John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence, discussing his early life, his success as a merchant, and his role in securing the freedom of the United States from Britain.

Follows the life of Ida Tarbell, from her childhood among the oil fields of western Pennsylvania through her career as a biographer and investigative journalist.