biography

A brief biography of author Laura Ingalls Wilder whose experiences as a pioneer girl on the frontier are depicted in her "Little House" books.

Illustrations and text chronicle the life of Buddha.

A biography of the writer whose works captured the oral tradition of African-American life in the South.

Describes the life and work of Galileo who changed the way people saw the galaxy, by offering objective evidence that the earth was not the fixed center of the universe.

A retelling of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Elon Musk is known as a visionary entrepreneur for his work in renewable energy and space technology. Elon Musk: Entrepreneur and Innovatorexplores Musk's vision for improving the world and how he plans to accomplish his ambitious goals. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight offers a rare and revealing look at the notoriously media-shy man behind the swoosh , opening up about how he went from being a track star at an Oregon high school to the founder of a brand and company that changed everything.

Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes and vintage looks like beat-up leather jackets. He got his start in the fashion business by selling ties that he designed. From ties he went on to create a global fashion empire.

Born to wealthy and accomplished Chinese immigrants, Vera Wang was given nearly every opportunity in life. But when the budding skater failed to realize her dream of making the US Olympic team, she turned to a career in fashion. Wang has since become one of the world s most accomplished fashion designers, creating wedding gowns for celebrities and figure skating costumes for gold medal winners. Riveting text, full-color photos, and inspirational direct quotations will make it clear to readers exactly why Vera Wang is an influential Asian. Bibliography, Biographies, Black-and-White Photographs, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites, Chapter Notes.