Nicholson, Lois

A biography of the actress, talk show hostess, and philanthropist, discussing her childhood of poverty and neglect and her rise to the top of the entertainment world.

Covers the life of Booker T. Washington from his early childhood as a Virginia slave through his rise to founder of the Tuskegee Institute.

The life story of Helen Keller, who was blind and deaf, but was able to find her way out of a world of darkness and silence to become a best-selling author, popular lecturer, political activist, and renowned humanitarian.

Profiles the life of the scientist who studied mountain gorillas in central Africa and worked to ensure their survival.

A biography of the well-loved baseball personality who set many records and made home runs a common part of the game playing for the New York Yankees.

Traces the history of lacrosse from the time it was played by North American Indians to its current popularity in elementary schools and up to professional and international levels.