History maker bios

Profiles the life of African-American contralto Marian Anderson, discussing her childhood, early love of music, study under Giuseppe Boghetti, and success in Europe and the United States.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of Madam C.J. Walker, whose hair care products made her one of America's most successful self-made businesswomen.

Tells the life story of eighteenth-century African-American mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker, describing his achievements, his talents, and the challenges free African-Americans faced at this time.

Tells the life story of English primatologist Jane Goodall, describing her start as a scientist, her observation of and discoveries about chimpanzees in the wild, and her work to protect primates.

Introduces children to the life of Sacagawea, who played a crucial role in Lewis and Clark's expedition through the western United States.

A brief biography of African-American jazz great Louis Armstrong that chronicles his childhood in New Orleans, family and early influences, and how he changed the world of jazz.

Presents a children's biography of Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States, his early life and education, involvement in the Spanish-American War, his presidency, and interest in national forests and parks, as well as the creation of the Teddy bear named in his honor.

A biography of Harriet Tubman, anti-slavery activist and conductor on the underground railroad.

A brief biography of former slave and women's activist, Sojourner Truth that chronicles her childhood, eventual freedom, and efforts to help former slaves and women.

Presents a short biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt and provides information on his life and political career, his struggles with polio, and presidential victory during the Great Depression and World War Two.