Heroes of history

"[A biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton] from his unfortunate childhood through his years at war, his battles to build the country he envisioned, and the scandals and infighting that led to his downfall"--Back cover.

Presents a biography of George Washington, first president of the United States.

As a child growing up in Detroit, Ben Carson had a dream of becoming a physician, a dream that rose out of struggles with poverty, racism, and poor grades. As Ben persevered and strove for academic excellence, his life became one of compassion and service.

A biography of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania and a Quaker advocate for justice and religious tolerance in Great Britain and the American colonies.

Examines the childhood, marriage, family life, and political career of the American patriot who served his country as a representative to the Continental Congress, ambassador to Great Britain, and second president of the United States.

A narrative biography of American abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery and led others to freedom as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.

A biography of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and first president of the United States.

A biography of George Washington Carver, sharing the story of how he was kidnapped as an infant along with his slave mother and later recovered and adopted by his owners, and telling how he was able to rise above poverty and racism to become an important scientist and teacher.