Picture-story biographies

A biography of the young Mexican American mayor of San Antonio who was considered as a candidate for Vice-President of the United States in 1984.

Follows the life of the prominent dress designer, from her childhood in Venezuela through her growing interest in fashion to her current success in design.

Describes how Indira Gandhi followed her family's tradition of fighting politically for India, became prime minister, and was assassinated by her enemies.

Describes the conception, construction in France, erection in New York Harbor, and recent renovation of the tallest statue of modern times.

Recounts the life of Ishi, sole survivor of a small band of Yahi Indians, who was found in 1911 near Oroville, California.

Biography of Jimmy Carter, the son of Georgia peanut farmers, who was elected president of the United States in 1976. Tells about Carter's current volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity.

Photographs and text present the biography of United States Senator Carol Moseley-Braun discussing her childhood, life, and political career.

Text and accompanying photographs present a biography of the life and career of Janet Reno, who is the seventy-eighth attorney general of the United States and the first woman to be named the country's top law enforcer.

Describes the life of the Indian activist who became the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.