biography

A brief biography of the African-American woman who, in refusing to obey a discriminatory rule about bus seating, set off both the Montgomery Bus Boycott and a movement that changed the nation's laws.

Briefly describes the life of the woman who sewed the first flag of stars and stripes for General Washington.

A biography of the multitalented leader who wrote the Declaration of Independence and became the third president of the United States, discussing his childhood, education, involvement in colonial politics, writings, and career as a statesman.

A biography of the silversmith and Revolutionary War hero who made the famous ride to warn American troops of the British approach to Lexington and Concord.

A biography of the man made famous by a poem about the American Revolution, placing his life and work in its real historical context.

Presents a biography of the school teacher turned Revolutionary War soldier who served as an American spy and was captured and eventually executed by the British army.

A biography of George Washington, the general who led the American army in the Revolutionary War and then became the first president of the United States.

A biography of the Philadelphia seamstress who helped design and make the first flag to represent the United States of America.

Focuses on the experiences of African Americans as mountain men, soldiers, homesteaders, and scouts on the frontiers of the American West.

A biography of the woman who captivated the world with her intelligence, elegance, and grace. Encompasses the events of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's life from her girlhood through her death on May 19, 1994. Illustrated with color and black and white photographs.