Chronicles the life of country singer Carrie Underwood, discussing her childhood in Oklahoma, college years, "American Idol" win, chart-topping songs, dedication to country music, personal life, and other related topics.
Profiles the life and career of actor Johnny Depp, discussing his reputation for being a rebel, his sometimes unusual choice of roles, his personal happiness as a father, and his success in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean.".
A biography of Charles Dickens, discussing how his father's debts forced him to go to work in a shoe polish factory, and looking at how his observations of the poor led him to write novels with an eye toward bringing attention to the plight of London's destitute children.
An exploration of the life of Harriet Tubman that discusses her childhood, escape from slavery, involvement in the Underground Railroad and Civil War, fight for women's rights, and other related topics.
Chronicles the movement to abolish African slavery in the United States, explaining how an ancient practice evolved into the practices of the American South, and providing primary source documents that reveal the minds of key abolitionists and proslavery apologists.
Describes the life and achievements of Alexander Graham Bell, who is credited with inventing the telephone in 1876 and was one of the founding members of the National Geographic Society. Includes a time line and resources.
Details the life and expeditions of Vasco de Gama, discussing the history of Portugal, describing his voyages to India, and examining his influence over trade between Portugal and Asian countries.
Provides biographical information on over 270 individuals important to the religious community, having dedicated their lives to religious teaching in various forms, like evangelism, founding schools and debating the relationship between church and state.
Presents a collection of alphabetically arranged entries that provide brief biographical sketches of important American scientists, from Louis Agassiz to Ahmed Zewail and others.
