biography

Mary Jennings Hegar discusses her experiences as a helicopter pilot in the National Guard.

The author shares his journey of recovery from a fire accident to his 932-mile solo crossing of Antarctica. Adapted for young readers.

Profiles fifty American men and women throughout history who have made positive contributions to the world, including activists, aviators, scientists, musicians, inventors, athletes, and more.

"With his eponymous store on 125th Street in Harlem, Dapper Dan pioneered high-end streetwear in the early 1980s, remixing classic luxury-brand logos into his own flamboyant designs. But before reinventing fashion, he was a hungry boy with holes in his shoes, a teen who daringly gambled drug dealers out of their money, a young man in a prison cell who found nourishment in books, and, finally, a designer who broke barriers to outfit a who's-who of music, sport, and crime world celebrities in looks that went on to define an era"--Provided by publisher.

"Tells the story of the author's hunger for remote, wild places, which take her across America and then to Alaska, where she finds her true home in its vast and rugged landscape. She and her husband build a log cabin miles from the nearest road; after tragic loss, Keith and her infant daughter must push on alone in the Alaskan backcountry. Long-distance dog sledding opens a door to a new existence . . . offers the best of all worlds by combining raw wildnerness with solitude and athleticism"--Publisher.

Discusses how the partnership between Benjamin Franklin and George Washington was critical to the success of the American Revolution and the the Constitutional Convention.

Contains profiles of thirty men and women relevant to the colonial era in America, arranged alphabetically from Massasoit to John Peter Zenger; and includes shorter biographies and sidebars about people and events related to the main biographee, illustrations, a timeline, and sources for further study.

Contains profiles of thirty men and women relevant to the colonial era in America, arranged alphabetically from Nathaniel Bacon to Jacob Leisler; and includes shorter biographies and sidebars about people and events related to the main biographee, illustrations, a timeline, and sources for further study.

A biography of Kit Carson highlighting his friendship with Native Americans and his work as a guide for John C. Fremont.

Profiles twelve business leaders, including Anita Roddick, Howard Schultz, Ted Turner, and Oprah Winfrey, describing their personal lives, career paths, leadership strategies, political influence, critics' charges, and possible future impacts. Includes chronologies and lists of further resources.