biography

Offers a brief history of Matthew Brady and his role in Civil War photography; and contains photographs of Brady and other photographers and illustrators.

Chronicles the experiences of the children who participated in the Civil War, both on the homefront and the battlefield.

Provides biographical information about six individuals who were key players in the Civil War, including Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Frederick Douglass, George McClellan, Clara Barton, and Matthew Brady; and discusses how they interacted with one another and influenced events.

Illustrations and photographs describe the life and mystery surrounding ancient Egyptian queen Nefertiti.

An illustrated exploration of the life of the fifth Great Khan of the Mongol Empire Kublai Khan that discusses his building of Beijing, children, rule, and more.

Firoozeh Dumas recounts the experiences she had after her family moved from Iran to Southern California, discussing how her family adapted to life in America.

A photographic introduction to the life and experiences of Anne Frank, who along with her family and others lived in hiding from the Nazis in a secret annex from July 1942 until their capture in August 1944.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text introduce children to the life and work of Galileo, describing his controversial ideas and discoveries and the impact they have had on the modern world.

A collective biography of great figures in the history of the American frontier.

A biography of Robert Smalls who, during the Civil War, commandeered the Confederate ship Planter to carry his family and twelve other slaves to freedom, and went on to become a United States Congressman working toward African-American advancement.