biography

Explores how the characters and lives of King George III of England and George Washington affected the progress and outcome of the American Revolution.

Chronicles the brave exploits of Jaap Penraat, a young Dutch man, who risked his life during World War II to save the lives of over 400 Jews.

Contains thirty-two brief biographies of people who had an impact on America from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

A biography of Ulysses S. Grant, one of America's greatest generals and most misunderstood presidents.

Examines the life of hunter, woodsman, and frontiersman Davy Crockett, discussing his experiences as an American pioneer, Tennessee politician, and volunteer soldier.

Uses letters and journal entries to present first-hand accounts from sixteen pioneer women living in the Wild West.

Examines the life and legacy of American soldier, bison hunter, and showman William "Buffalo Bill" Cody.

An overview of the significant events and individuals associated with the collapse of the Soviet Union that discusses the rise of communism, Joseph Stalin, Mikhail Gorbachev, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Boris Yeltsin, and more.

A comprehensive overview of Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency with alphabetically arranged entries that profile key members of his administration, and examines crucial events, policies, and issues of the era. Includes a chronology and a selection of primary documents.

A brief, illustrated biography of Filipina freedom fighter and food scientist Maria Orosa. Celebrates how she used her knowledge of chemistry to make "superfoods" for prisoners of war, foods she hid in hollow bamboo tubes, and how after the war she would go on to become an influential food scientist. Includes a recipe for Maria's Freedom Cookies.