Zadra, Dan

A biography of the wealthy Spanish explorer who became the first white man to cross the Mississippi.

Presents a biography of the general who served as the leader of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.

A brief biography of the frontiersman whose many careers during a lifetime of ups and downs included Pony Express rider, Indian fighter, scout, and star of the Wild West Show.

A brief biography of the Spanish explorer who led an expedition into the American Southwest in search of seven cities of gold.

A brief account of the life and discoveries of the Norse explorer who became one of the first white men to visit America.

An easy-to-read account of the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory and the two men who led it.

A brief biography of John Paul Jones, stressing his naval career and activities during the Revolutionary War.

A brief biography of Paul Revere stressing his patriotic acts and his skill as a silversmith.

A brief biography of the Italian weaver's son who never achieved his dream of finding a trade route to India, but in pursuing it opened the door to the New World.