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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.

Tells Eleanor Roosevelt's life story, describing the former first lady's privileged but difficult childhood, her marriage, and her social and political work.

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.

Chronicles the life and career of Charles Darwin, describing his childhood in early-nineteenth-century England, his beginnings in science, his voyage of discovery on the "Beagle," the publication of "On the Origin of Species," and his relationships with his wife and children.

An exploration of the life of Ronald Reagan, discussing his childhood in Illinois, careers as an actor and governor, strengths, weaknesses, presidency, and more.

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.

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.

Biography of Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams.

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.

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.