Provides an overview of the life of Queen Elizabeth I, discussing how she took the throne, challenges to her rule, her impact on England's government, culture, and monarchy, the conflicts she faced at home and abroad, and her legacy.
Discusses the early upbringing, education, military training, and political life of Winston Churchill, covering his work as a journalist, participation in WWI as a soldier, and struggle against fascism as Prime Minister during WWII.
Chronicles the life of Harriet Tubman, discussing her childhood as a slave, marriage, years working the Underground Railroad to help slaves escape to freedom, and other related topics.
Examines the life of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, and discusses his achievements and the impact of his Web-based organization on the world.
A biography of baseball legend and civil rights activist Jackie Robinson, and describes his childhood in Georgia during the "Jim Crow" era, his family, highlights from his athletic career, contributions to the civil rights movement, and other related topics; and includes a timeline.
A biography of rock star and humanitarian Bono that discusses his childhood in Dublin, troubled teen years, rise to fame, activism, and other related topics.
Profiles the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela, discussing his childhood, work as a freedom fighter, imprisonment, release from prison, political career, and more. Includes a time line, essential facts,resources, and a glossary.
A biography of Malala Yousafzai, a Muslim teenage girl from Pakistan, who advocates for education of women and children, and whom the Taliban attempted to assassinate on October 9, 2012.
