Krull, Kathleen

Describes the lives of two young Chinese Americans and their customs and conditions at home in New York City's Chinatown.

A collection of stories, folklore, poetry, and songs from Ireland.

Discusses the work and predictions of those who have speculated about or claimed to see the future, from the oracles of ancient Greece to such modern figures as Edgar Cayce and Jeane Dixon.

A collection of short biographical sketches of famous artists emphasizing their unique personalities and the impressions they made on the people who knew them.

Describes how author Louisa May Alcott journeyed to Washington D.C. to volunteer as a nurse in the Civil War, and how that experience led to her bestselling book, "Little Women." Includes a historical note about women in medicine.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Charles Darwin, discussing how he developed his theory of evolution, why it led to one of the greatest scientific controversies in history, and how he dealt with critical reception to his ideas.

A picture book biography highlighting the life and accomplishments of magician and escape artist Harry Houdini.

Introduces the life of renowned children's author and illustrator Ted Geisel, popularly known as Dr. Seuss, focusing on his childhood and youth in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Chronicles the life of Jim Henson, describing how he pushed the boundaries of entertainment and brought the art of puppets to a new level with the creation of his Muppets.

Presents a picture-book biography of Philo Farnsworth, who created the world's first television image in 1928.