A biography of Ray Charles, discussing his childhood, the strong influence of his mother, his years at a Florida boarding school for the deaf and blind, and the course of his career as a composer, pianist, and singer.
Describes American sweatshops during the Industrial Revolution, including their workers, their dangers, life in and out of them, and the role of organized labor and reformers in putting an end to them. Includes an annotated further-reading list.
Examines how vampires have been portrayed in movies and profiles some of the most popular vampire movies and the actors and actresses who portrayed them.
This book describes the life of Calamity Jane, who had positive opinions of the things that a girl could enjoy and who gained a reputation for daring horsemanship and skill as a rifle shot.
A biography of Anne Frank, including the historical events which forced her to hide with her family in an attic in Nazi-occupied Holland for two years.
