biography

Tells the story of women who charted a course not only for the future of space exploration but also for the prospects of female scientists.

A brief biography of the American novelist Nicholas Sparks, covering his youth, accomplishments, quotes, and more.

Neurologist and storyteller Oliver Sacks recalls his childhood fascination for numbers, metals, and natural patterns, and tells how he was encouraged by his Uncle Dave, a lightbulb manufacturer known as "Uncle Tungsten," to investigate the mysteries of chemistry.

From its earliest inception with modified cars painted in modest black and white to the logo-covered stock cars that race today, fans get the inside track on NASCAR and the people who turned it into a multi-million dollar industry. Lively biographies of the greatest drivers on the motorway are featured, including legends, young up-and-comers, and the courageous women who have been fearless pioneers in this traditionally male-dominated sport.

Profiles Manfred von Richthofen, the "Red Baron", a German fighter pilot during World War I.

Chronicles the life of composer and pianist Franz Liszt in nineteenth-century Hungary, and contains sidebars that provide information about events taking place in other parts of the world during his lifetime.

A biography of American author Sarah Dessen.

A biography of American author Laurie Halse Anderson.

A biography of American author James Dashner.

Profiles Aerosmith, the rock group whose string of hits, which has spanned over twenty-five years, includes "Dream On," "Walk this Way," and "Draw the Line.".