biography

Traces the life of the African-American woman orator who spoke out against slavery throughout New England and the Midwest.

A biography of the first African-American baseball player to be accepted by a major league team.

A simple biography of the blind and deaf woman who spent her life writing and helping others with similar disabilities.

A biography of the aviation pioneer who was considered a tomboy in her childhood.

A simple biography of the pilot who became the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean.

An account of the life and scientific theories of the famous physicist Albert Einstein.

An illustrated biography of Harry Houdini, the celebrated escape artist who also was an actor, a pilot, and exposed many fake spiritualists.

Presents the story of the legendary rock group the Beatles, chronicling the members' lives and describing their rise to stardom, musical innovations, and impact on pop culture.

Collection of one-page biographies with accompanying illustrations of some of the more influential stars of rock music, such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly.

Briefly describes the life and work of the nineteenth-century French artist known for his paintings of the South Pacific.