Presents a short biography of grammay award winning singer, Alicia Keys and chronicles her life and career from her childhood in New York City, her first recording contract, and her rise to fame in the music industry.
Tells the life story of American writer Jack London, author of "Call of the Wild," and includes profiles of historic figures and events related to London's life.
Describes the life of Juan Rodr?guez Cabrillo, a sixteenth-century Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Cuba, spent time in the service of Cortes, and undertook explorations which eventually resulted in settlements in southern California.
A short biography of Alexander Graham Bell that profiles his life and works which included the invention of the telephone, which he originally intended to be a device to help the deaf.
Offers a brief overview of the life and career of rap musician Ja Rule, discussing his passion for music, his career as a drug dealer, his efforts to support his family, and other related topics.
A short biography of early nineteenth-century French artist and chemist Louis Daguerre that profiles his life and works which included the development of photography.
A biography of the young star of the movie "E.T." who survived her troubled early years and has gone on to become a successful actress and movie producer.
