biography

Learn more about Cesar Chavez, the famous Latino American civil rights activist.

The Lovings: An Intimate Portrait documents the extraordinary love story of Mildred and Richard Loving. The Lovings presents Grey Villet's stunning photo-essay in its entirety for the first time and reveals with striking intensity and clarity the powerful bond of a couple that helped change history. Mildred, a woman of African American and Native American descent and Richard, a white man, were arrested in July 1958 for the crime of interracial marriage, prohibited under Virginia state law.

The title of Lemony Snicket s most famous collection, A Series of Unfortunate Events, is far from a fitting description of the author s life. Snicket has been fortunate enough to sell more than 60 million copies of his books worldwide! This life story of one zany writer will amuse curious readers.

A brief illustrated biography of Buddha, that explores his early life as Prince Siddhartha, his spiritual journey through meditation, and his teachings.

Alexander the Great explores the background, personality, and battle tactics of a legendary conqueror, whose prowess in battle cemented his name in human history. The engaging and comprehensive text depicts Alexander's life, the lives of his soldiers, the stories of his battles, and the formations of cities and legends. Paintings, photographs, and engravings illustrate Greek culture and historical figures. Maps and diagrams depict the brilliant strategy of a commander who fought with his men. Though Alexander reigned and conquered over two thousand years ago, his battle successes and political ambitions had an enduring impact on military strategy and on the regions and cultures he ruled.

Biography of the colorful American writer who had been an oyster pirate, a seal hunter, a mill worker, a hobo, and a political activist before becoming a popular author at the age of twenty-nine.

This title examines the remarkable life of Jennifer Lee. Readers will learn about her family background, childhood, and education, her career as a movie producer and director, and her famous works. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, fast facts, list of famous works, and a critical evaluation activity. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Takes a look at the life and times of Rosa Parks, from her childhood in Tuskegee, Alabama to her act of defiance that was a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.

Ken Burns chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics for more than a century, from Theodore's birth in 1858 to Eleanor's death in 1962.

Sitting Bull was one of the greatest Lakota/Sioux warriors and chiefs who ever lived. He was eventually named war chief, leader of the entire Sioux nation - a title never before bestowed on anyone. As a leader, Sitting Bull resisted the United States government's attempt to move the Lakota/Sioux to reservations for more than twenty-five years.