juvenile literature

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.

A biography of Thomas H. Gallaudet, who believed the deaf deserved the availability of a high school and college education and set about making it a reality.

Text and accompanying photographs present the biography of the well-known twentieth century painter, describing how his art was influenced by the events in Spain and his early years there.

Follows the life of the son of John Rolfe and Pocohontas, from his youth in Scotland and England through his return to Virginia to his reunion with his Algonquin relatives.

Captioned illustrations depict noted sights in New York City, including the American Museum of Natural History, Statue of Liberty, subway at Times Square, and New York Zoological Park. Includes a section of text in the back of the book providing information on each sight.

Examines the childhood, musical career, films, family life, and legacy of the rock star Elvis Presley.

Traces the life of the Black woman orator who spoke out against slavery throughout New England and the Midwest.

A brief biography of this twentieth-century artist and an explanation of his philosophy of art are followed by analyses of twelve of his paintings. Includes color reproductions of the paintings.

Probes the tragic and mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin's failed expedition to find the Northwest Passage in 1845.

A light-hearted look at the background of the two men who founded Ben & Jerry's ice cream company and how their business got started.