Americans--the spirit of a nation

"Explores the life of Clara Barton and her tireless work as a teacher, a nurse on the frontlines of the Civil War, and her creation of the American Red Cross"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life of Harriet Tubman, including her childhood in slavery and her escape, her Underground Railroad missions, her spy work during the Civil War, and her legacy in American history.

Examines the life of women's rights pioneer Elizabeth Cady Stanton, including her childhood, her tireless battle for women's suffrage, and her legacy in American history.

Examines the emotionally turbulent life of author and poet Edgar Allan Poe, including his brilliant stories and poems and his many contributions to the literary world.

Chronicles the life of Dolley Madison, discussing her Quaker childhood, her marriage to James Madison, her political life as First Lady, and her legacy in American history.

Examines the life of showman P. T. Barnum, discussing his early life in Connecticut, his entrepreneurial efforts, his purchase of the American Museum, his financial troubles, and his creation of the "Greatest Show on Earth.".

"Examines the short, violent life of Billy the Kid, including his childhood, the beginning of his criminal life, his showdowns with the law, and his rise to a myth and legend in the Old American West"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the life of John Brown, including his childhood on the frontier, his fight against slavery and the Harpers Ferry raid, his execution, and legacy in American history"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of the life of nineteenth-century, American photographer Matthew Brady that discusses his childhood, influences, work as a photographs, coverage of battlefields, and other related topics; and includes a chronology, a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and Internet addresses.

Traces the life of Frederick Douglas from his childhood as a slave in Maryland, his escape North to freedom, why he returned to Maryland, and how he became a national spokesman for African-Americans.