Krull, Kathleen

This volume of biographies of explorers takes readers through the centuries and across the globe, profiling the men and women whose curiosity and courage have led them to discover our world.

Coretta Scott King played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement, not just as the wife of a powerful man but as an influential woman. She gave concerts to raise money and awareness for her causes, winning people's hearts with music, in addition to participating in politics, marches, and demonstrations.

Mary Todd Lincoln's unique and determined personality made her one of the most memorable First Ladies. She was smart, witty, and highly educated. Although she was born and raised in the South, she opposed slavery and supported her husband's quest to save the Union. No matter what criticism or personal hardships she faced, including witnessing her husband's assassination, she remained steadfastly loyal to her country.

Examines the history of the Boston Tea Party and why it took place.

Presents the story of Philo Farnsworth who invented the television. Describes how he got the idea at age fourteen and kept working until he created a working television when he was twenty-one.

Explores the lives of great scientists throughout history, detailing their studies and explaining what their findings revealed about the world. Features color illustrations.

Provides biographies of twenty influential women of history including Eleanor Roosevelt, Queen Victoria, Harriet Tubman, and Golda Meir.

Louisa May Alcott's experiences as a nurse for wounded Union soldiers during the Civil War influence her outlook and inspire her to write her successful novel "Little Women.".

Explains how Philo Farnsworth held on to his dream to develop television and the scientific concepts behind it.

An illustrated biography of Coretta Scott King, an American civil rights activist, and the wife of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.