Examines the life of entertainer Oprah Winfrey, looks at how perceptions of Oprah have changed over the course of her career, and analyzes her aims and achievements.
Presents a brief biography of jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong, describing his childhood, his early life in New Orleans, his achievements, struggles, and legacy.
A brief biography of the African-American woman who, in refusing to obey a discriminatory rule about bus seating, set off both the Montgomery Bus Boycott and a movement that changed the nation's laws.
Simple text and color photos show what it is like to live out in the country, covering the plants, animals, and other parts of nature one sees every day.
Presents the life of an eleven-year-old boy and his family in Ireland, describing his home and school activities and discussing the history, geography, people, government, economy, and culture of his country.