McLeese, Don

Examines the life of Phillis Wheatley, a woman who was sold as a slave in 1761 and taken to live at the Wheatley home where she was taught to read and write, and went on become an admired poet and the first African-American to have her writing published.

Presents a short children's biography on the life and experiences of Benjamin Franklin and provides details on his childhood in Boston, his various jobs such as candlemaker and printing apprentice, and his importance as a scientist, inventor, statesman, and diplomat.

Presents a short biography of Crispus Attucks, the first man killed by the British during the American Revolution and profiles his life as a slave and eventual escape as well as defender of American liberty.

Presents a short children's biography on the life of Alexander Hamilton and provides details on his childhood in the West Indies, involvement in the American Revolution and the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and his position as the country's first Secretary of the Treasury.

Text and photographs combine to tell about insects, including habitat, diet, and physical characteristics.

A brief biography of the famous leader of the Oglala Sioux who led his people to victory against the United States Army at the Battle of Fort Phil Kearny.