biography

Traces the life of a young Jewish girl who became famous after her death in the Holocaust, when her diary was published.

Relates the experiences of the Texas woman who, along with her baby, survived the 1836 massacre at the Alamo.

A biography of Mexico's conqueror.

A brief biography of the author of the Little House books which were based on her own experiences living with her family on the frontier in the late 19th century.

An account of the life of Leonardo da Vinci, with an emphasis on his research and inventions in the field of science.

Describes the Wright brothers' lifelong involvement with powered flight and their successful development of the first airplane.

A biography of the New York Yankee slugger whose feat of playing in 2130 consecutive games earned him the nickname "The Iron Man.".

A biography of the Wampanoag Indian whose experiences at the hands of early English explorers later enabled him to help the struggling Plymouth colony.

A biography of the showman who, among other achievements, created a three-ring circus known as "the greatest show on earth" and was active in Connecticut politics.

A brief biography of Ehrich Weiss, who gained renown as Harry Houdini, master magician and escape artist.