Wheeler, Jill C.

Examines the life of the nurse who served on the battlefields of the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross.

Describes the life and accomplishments of basketball star LeBron James.

Examines the life and achievements of Tom Brady, discussing his family and schooling, and his high school, college, and professional football careers.

Focuses on on the accomplishments of the television talk show host, actor, and producer who is one of the most recognized females in the world.

Traces the life of the pilot who became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world.

A biography of the South African leader who became a civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa.

Biography of the American author, illustrator, and animator whose drawings include many details and whose characters are often warm and friendly.

A brief biography of the author of the well-known children's classic, "The Wizard of Oz.".

A biography of the children's writer known for her varied novels and interest in African American history.

Discusses the life and works of the Englishman who wrote thousands of articles, plays, stories, and novels, yet is best remembered for his creation, Winnie the Pooh.