biography

A brief introduction to martial artist and movie star, Bruce Lee.

Presents an illustrated look at the lives of eighteen Latinos from the fields of science, business, journalism, and visual arts.

Presents a brief biography of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," chronicling her early, family life, how slavery impacted her, and what influenced the book she wrote that helped hasten the Civil War.

Traces the baseball career of the Puerto Rican who, though his life was cut short by a tragic accident, will always be remembered as an outstanding athlete and humanitarian, and the first Latin-American player to be voted to the Hall of Fame.

Gives an account of Ellen Ochoa and her life as an astronaut.

Describes the work of marine biologist John Calambokidis, who studies whales off the coast of California.

Introduces Martin Luther King, Jr. and relates how and why his birthday came to be celebrated as a national holiday.

"Lionel Messi dominates soccer. He won seven Ballon d'Or awards and was named the world's top male player multiple times. He led Argentina to a 2022 World Cup win. Learn more about this soccer megastar"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of the African American civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, who, encouraged by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, inspired the nation to begin a non-violent campaign for equality.

A brief biography of the only Indian ever to be chief of all the Plains Sioux.