Biographies to read aloud with kids

"Noted children's book authority Rob Reid offers a choice selection of exemplary biographies that will entertain and educate children about a variety of fascinating people and their places in history. Organized by topic, including sports, politics and leaders, the arts, science, and medicine, each annotation features a '10-MinuteSelection' that showcases a particularly captivating episode of the book that can be read in one brief sitting."--Provided by publisher.