Koestler-Grack, Rachel A.

Profiles the life and works of artist, sculptor, inventor, writer, and scientist, Leonardo da Vinci, and describes how much of his work became forerunners of many modern machines such as the automobile and the airplane.

Presents a brief biography of Charles Lindbergh, in simple text with photographs, providing information on his famous flight across the Atlantic Ocean in his plane, "Spirit of St. Louis," his celebrity, and the kidnapping of his young son, Charles Jr.

Presents a brief profile of Ghanaian born diplomat and former secretary-general of the United Nations Kofi Annan, and chronicles his fight for international peace and security.

Examines the life of Kirby Puckett, one of history's most celebrated baseball players, providing information on his childhood and family, introduction to the game, playing career, and outside interests, discussing his early forced retirement due to glaucoma, and including photographs, statistics, and a time line.

Details the life and expeditions of Ferdinand Magellan, describing his childhood, ocean voyages fraught with mutiny, tribal wars, and disease; and his leadership on the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe; and includes a chronology, a time line, and glossary.

A brief biography of film actor Bruce Lee that profiles his life and career which centered around his mastery of the ancient martial art of kung fu.

A biography of two Korean leaders, father and son, whose policies of self-reliance and self-defense are intended to lead to their primary goal--a united Korea.

A biography of Tom Brady, a quarterback for the New England Patriots, discussing his childhood, influences, and career path, and sharing details of his personal life and accomplishments off the field.

A biography of Brett Favre, a quarterback for the Greenbay Packers, discussing his childhood, influences, and career path, and sharing details of his personal life and accomplishments off the field.

A biography of Ben Roethlisberger, a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, discussing his childhood, influences, and career path, and sharing details of his personal life and accomplishments off the field.