american authors

A biography of the author known for such beloved classics as "Charlotte's Web" and "Stuart Little," explores how his lifelong fascination with the outdoors inspired his most popular work.

Presents an introduction to the children's author, Dan Gutman, in simple text with photographs, providing information on his childhood, education, and how he became a writer.

Children's illustrator and author Eric Carle talks about his life and his creative process. Watch as the author creates his pictures, remembers his childhood, and reflects on his life.

Profiles the career and achievements of James Weldon Johnson, who became famous as a writer and civil rights advocate for African Americans from the second decade of the twentieth century to the 1930s.

Discusses the early life, education, and career of children's book artist and author Tomie de Paola.

Discusses the early life, education, and career of children's book artist and author Maurice Sendak.

A brief biography on the life and career of American author and humorist, Mark Twain, that describes his childhood and stories of adventure.

Fascinating facts, trivia, and little-known details about the Master of the Macabre?s life and work, plus interviews, essays, and insights for King fans, from the casual to the fanatical.

Presents nineteenth-century American writer and social activist Henry David Thoreau's reflections upon living alone among nature for two years on Massachusetts' Walden Pond.

"The Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet and Dogsong shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their compassion, intellect, intuition, and sense of adventure... His understanding and admiration of animals is well known, and in 'This Side of Wild', which has taken a lifetime to write, he proves the ways in which they have taught him to be a better person"--Provided by publisher.