Examines the life and actions of Sacagawea, a Native American teenager in the early 1800s who traveled with the Lewis and Clark expedition for over a year as a guide and interpreter.
A biography of Helen Keller, who was born without sight and the ability to hear, but was able to overcome her disabilities with the aid of her teacher, Anne Sullivan.
Profiles the life and historic voyages of fifteenth-century explorer Christopher Columbus, describing how he opened the way for exploration and settlement of the Americas.
Chronicles the life of American president Franklin D. Roosevelt, discussing his leadership during the Great Depression and World War II and describing his battle with polio.
A biography of Marie Curie, whose discovery of radium changed science and the world, and describes her childhood, education, and the hardships she faced in her professional life.
A brief biography of inventor Thomas Edison that profiles his life and works which includes a number of inventions including the phonograph, movie camera, and incandescent light bulb.
Chronicles the life of Marian Anderson from her childhood in Philadelphia's poorest neighborhood to her legendary career as a singer, exploring how she overcame racism and social boundaries to sing in the world's greatest concert halls.
