Crabtree groundbreaker biographies

Examines the life and accomplishments of computer engineer Steve Jobs.

Describes the life of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice, discussing her childhood, education, legal career, and her nomination to the Supreme Court in 2009.

A biography of Sally Ride, the youngest astronaut and first United States woman in space, describing her childhood, accomplishments, and reputation as a good role model for young girls.

A biography of Hank Aaron, the last Negro League player to move into the big leagues, covering his childhood in a small Alabama town, his accomplishments as a baseball player, and the impact he continues to have today.

Reveals Einstein's life story, and how his theories changed the way the universe is viewed.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela, a South African political activist who was imprisoned for his rebellion against racial segregation and was later elected as the first black president of South Africa.

Discusses the life of Elie Wiesel and his time as a Holocaust survivor, author, and human rights advocate.

A biography of television personality and actor Oprah Winfrey.

Muhammad Ali was born as Cassius Clay in Louisville, Kentucky. Early in his life, his skills developed from those he needed to stand up to a playground bully into the championship form that earned him a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics. As a professional fighter, Ali became known not just for the speed and agility with which he won three world heavyweight championships, but also for his charm, wit, and showmanship. Outside the ring, the courage of his stand against the military draft made him both a revered cultural hero and a lightning rod for the issues that divided Americans during the Vietnam War. In the decades following his boxing career, Ali has become regarded as one of the most recognized people on the planet. He has lent his name, influence, and generosity to a host of humanitarian causes. Today, having earned the affection of billions of people worldwide, the people s champ is, as ever, The Greatest.

At a time when much of the United States was still racially segregated, Jackie Robinson smashed the color barrier to become the first African-American player in Major League Baseball. Outspoken in the past when it came to racial injustice, Robinson endured racist jeers from fans and players, and even death threats, with dignity and composure. His historic feat of crossing baseball's "color line" became a symbol in the American civil rights movement in the decades that followed.