Sawyer, Kem Knapp

Provides an illustrated exploration of the life of Harriet Tubman covering her childhood, experiences as a slave, escape to freedom, work on the Underground Railroad, antislavery activism, and other topics.

A biography of Abigail Adams, who was the wife of second U.S. president John Adams and mother of sixth U.S. president John Quincy Adams.

Tells Eleanor Roosevelt's life story, describing the former first lady's privileged but difficult childhood, her marriage, and her social and political work.

Chronicles the events in the life of Harriet Tubman. Includes sketches, photographs, and images.

A collection of short readings about Irish Americans that describes their struggles in Ireland, their journeys to America, and their lives in a new land.

Examines the life of Grace Akallo, a young woman from Uganda who dreamed of attending college only to be kidnapped by the Lord's Resistance Army and forced to become a child soldier. Explores how Grace has left the life of violence and searches for a better future for herself and all former child soldiers.

Highlights the life and career of the leader for peace, the abolition of slavery, and women's rights workers.

Introduces the history and function of the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities and discusses the people who guided and shaped the foundation.