Tells the life story of Eleanor Roosevelt, describing her difficult childhood and her political work and social activism before and during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt's terms as president.
Tells the life story of U.S. president Abraham Lincoln, describing his humble youth, his experiences as a lawyer, his start in politics, and his leadership during the Civil War, discussing the conflicts over slavery that brought on the war and shaped it.
Chronicles the life of civil rights activist Malcolm X, discussing his childhood, schooling, experiences with racism, efforts to promote black power, outspoken support for the African-American community, and other related topics.
Tells the life story of American president Thomas Jefferson, examining his experiences as a farmer, lawyer, politician, and key figure in the American Revolution.
Chronicles the life and career of of Alexander Hamilton, who was one of America's founding fathers, the first Secretary of the Treasury and right-hand man to President George Washington.
Describes Sitting Bull's lifelong struggle to retain his tribe's ancestral lands, as well as the battle at Little Bighorn and the massacre at Wounded Knee.
Biography of the woman who, in December of 1955, refused to relinquish her seat to a white man, which ultimately led to a landmark Supreme Court decision.
A brief overview of the life and career of Jackie Robinson that discusses his college and professional baseball experiences, World War II court martial, civil rights advocacy, and other related topics.
