Provides information about Molly Pitcher, a young wife during the Revolutionary War who followed her husband William into battle and took his place firing the cannon at British troops during the Battle of Monmouth after he collapsed from heat exhaustion.
Examines the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin, discussing his childhood in Boston, and looking at his work as a printer, publisher, writer, inventor, and diplomat.
Offers a brief look into the life of Theodore Roosevelt, discussing his childhood illness, his role in the creation of teddy bears, his presidency, and other related topics.
Offers a brief introduction to the life and times of frontiersman James Beckwourth, discussing his efforts to save his family from Native American raids, how he became a Crow war chief, why Beckwourth Pass is named after him, and other related topics.
A biography of Andrew Jackson, discussing his early life, his role in the Revolutionary War, his leadership during the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812, and his tenure as the seventh president of the United States.
Examines the life and career of professional baseball player Sammy Sosa, a record-breaking batter for the Chicago Cubs, and includes photographs, career statistics, and a glossary.
