biography

Profiles eight foreign-born men who became heroes during the American Revolution.

Briefly describes the military exploits of Benedict Arnold, first for the Americans and later for the British.

Discusses the historic ride to announce the coming of British troops to Massachusetts at the beginning of the Revolutionary War.

An easy-to-read biography of the man whose prominent signature on the Declaration of Independence was indicative of his dedication to the revolutionary cause.

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 study of the life and character of the brilliant Revolutionary War general who deserted to the British for money.

Describes some of the well-known as well as the lesser-known details of Paul Revere's life and exciting ride.

Traces the career and early life of the Scottish-born sea captain who, after killing a mutineer, sailed to America, where he became a hero of the Revolution and founded the United States Navy.

A brief account of Sam Houston who served as a Congressman and Governor of Tennessee before his association with Texas began.