Ford, Carin T

Presents a brief biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play modern major league baseball, and includes information on his childhood, growing up in Georgia, his education, military career, and ascent into professional baseball.

Discusses the life and career of Laura Ingalls Wilder, famed author of the "Little House" books.

Examines the life of contoversial artist, filmmaker, and publisher Andy Warhol, and discusses his impact on the Pop Art movement of the 1960s.

A biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt, thirty-second president of the United States, providing information on his childhood, his education, and his accomplishments in politics.

A biography of the deaf and blind woman who overcame her limitations to become a speaker, writer, and advocate for people with disabilities.

Chronicals the life and career of Roberto Clemente, right fielder for the Pittsburg Pirates, and describes his childhood in his native Puerto Rico, his short success in baseball, humanitarian efforts, and tragic death in 1972.

A biography of singer/songwriter Ray Charles, discussing his early life of poverty, the loss of his eyesight, his mother's determination that he be educated and independent, his rise to fame, and the highs and lows of his career.

A biography of the author of such books as "Green Eggs and Ham" and "The Cat in the Hat.".

An account of the many roles played by women in the American Civil War, both on the battlefield and at home, introducing specific women such as author Louisa May Alcott and Confederate spy Rose O'Neal Greenhow.

Examines the life of Abraham Lincoln in the context of the spread of slavery in the United States, and discusses his actions as a politician to eliminate slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation.