Contains a short children's biography on Helen Keller, who became deaf and blind as an infant and includes how she learned to make signs, speak, and write with the help of her teacher Annie Sullivan.
A biography of Amelia Earhart, examining her pioneering achievements as a woman pilot, and discussing her mysterious disappearance in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world.
Presents a short biography of golfer Tiger Woods from his early childhood in California, introduction to golf, and success on the professional circuit.
Examines the life of Annie Oakley, discussing her childhood in Ohio, the development of her shooting skills, and her career as a performer with the Wild West Show.
A short biography of Geronimo, renegade leader of the Chiricahua Apaches during the later nineteenth century, examining his childhood in Arizona territory, his war against Mexico and the U.S. Army, and his capture in 1886.
Examines the life of John Chapman, discussing his childhood in Massachusetts and his decision to travel west, and explaining how he came to be known as Johnny Appleseed.
Looks at the life of baseball player Jackie Robinson, discussing his childhood and youth in Georgia and California, his school and military careers, and the challenges of being the first African-American player in big-league baseball.
A biography of African-American scientist George Washinton Carver, providing information on his childhood and early life, his education, and his accomplishments in science.
