A biography of American author Laura Ingalls Wilder, covering her upbringing in a pioneer family, early life and marriage, and work as a teacher and writer.
A biography of third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, covering his childhood in Virginia, two terms in office, role in the development of the Declaration of Independence, and more, with over one hundred photographs and illustrations.
Looks at the life of Clara Barton, the founder and first president of the American Red Cross, discussing her childhood, teaching career, and work as a humanitarian, suffragette, and civil rights activist.
A biography of Polish-French physicist and chemist Marie Curie, who was a pioneer in the field of radioactivity and won a Nobel prize in both physics and in chemistry.
Presents biographical information about President Barack Obama, covering his upbringing and early life in Hawaii and Indonesia, efforts in Chicago as a community organizer, and first several months in the Oval Office, with photographs and event timelines.
Chronicles Indian nationalist leader Mohandas Gandhi's life, describing his early years in Gujarat, his work for social reform and for India's independence, his assassination, and the influence of Gandhi and nonviolent resistance on others such as Martin Luther King, Jr., and Nelson Mandela.
Tells the life story of the first U.S. president, discussing his childhood in Virginia, his marriage, Mount Vernon, the French and Indian War, the Revolution, his terms as president, and his last years.
An illustrated biography of Pel?, discussing his youth in Brazil, his early interest in soccer, and his professional career. Includes a time line, a bibliography, and an index.
