biography

A biography of the American lawyer and poet who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner which became our national anthem.

Introduces Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their expedition of 1804-6 through the Louisiana Territory, opening the land from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.

Looks at the lives of Bill and Hillary Clinton from birth to their becoming the President and First Lady of the United States.

A biography of the Scottish author who produced many popular novels and poems including A child's garden of verses.

A biography of the Dallas Cowboy running back who in 1993-1994 was NFL Most Valuable Player and Super Bowl Most Valuable Player.

Biography of football coach Don Shula discussing his life, career, and family.

A biography of the Polish-born Jew who cast his lot with the American rebels, helping to finance the American Revolution and later to save the new nation from economic collapse.

Text and accompanying photographs present a biography of English poet Christina Rossetti who lived during the 1800s.

Profile of the San Antonio Spurs center who plays the piano and sax and in 1990 was NBA Rookie of the Year.

A biography of Frederick Olmsted who with architect Calvert Vaux won a design contest which became the famous Central Park.