Winter, Jonah

Simple text and illustrations introduce the life of jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie.

In Steel Town, it's always raining, freight trains come and go, the big furnace roars, and the steel mill never sleeps.

An introduction to the life of Hildegard of Bingen, who lived in a time when women were expected to serve and obey men, but through her courage, she became one of the greatest mystics and composers of the medieval age.

Discusses the childhood of Diego Rivera and how it influenced his art.

Illustrations and text describe peaceful heroes, which are those who are willing to die for a cause, but not kill; and includes Jesus of Nazareth, Paul Rusesabagina, and others.

Presents a children's illustrated biography of baseball great Roberto Clemente who played for the Pittsburg Pirates from 1955 until his untimely death in an airplane crash in 1972.

Profiles fourteen Latin American stars in baseball history, including Jos? M?ndez, Crist?bal Torriente, and Roberto Clemente.

An illustrated introduction to the life of Sonia Sotomayor, who grew up in poverty in the Bronx and became the first Latino Supreme Court justice. Written in both English and Spanish.

Short biographies of fourteen outstanding players in the United States Negro Leagues, including Pop Lloyd, Oscar Charleston, and Buck Leonard.

Explores the life of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, discussing how he trained to become a champion, converted to Islam, changed his name, refused to go to war, and won back his title.