Presents a biography of noted paleoanthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey, and chronicles their research and fieldwork associated with their knowledge of human origin and evolution.
Examines the life of Tibetan and Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama, discussing his childhood, his education, his exile to India after the Chinese invasion of Tibet, and his work to help Tibet regain its independence.
Presents a biography of William T. Sherman, detailing his military career and accomplishments as a general in the Civil War. Examines how his successes helped the North win the war and considers his legacy as the co-called first "modern" general.
Presents a biography of Sonia Sotomayor, detailing her law career and spotlighting the events leading to her becoming the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. Spotlights the difficulties she has had to overcome along the way and examines how her reputation has evolved throughout her career.
Provides a biography of John F. Kennedy discussing his early years, political career and presidency, and assassination. Includes black-and-white photographs.
Examines the life of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., from the influence his heritage as a descendant of a free black man who served in the Revolutionary War to his writings and actions today that have sparked controversy.
Biography of Ulysses S. Grant portraying him as a common man who reluctantly joined the military academy of West Point who nevertheless became a tough and respected commander, and on to become one of the best-liked of the U.S. presidents.
