Presents a biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the wheelchair-bound president who optimistically led the United States through more than a decade of economic, social, and political problems, chronicling his life from his Harvard background to his role in national politics.
Tells the life story of Pope John Paul II, from his birth in Poland in 1920 to his day-to-day life, health, and dealings with Church issues at the age of eighty-two, in 2002.
Presents a biography of Stephen Hawking, containing an overview of his life and work, from his childhood and early education, to his scientific work on black holes and his reputation as a scholar. Includes time line.
A brief biography on the personal and professional life and career of actress Audrey Hepburn, that chronicles her childhood in Nazi occupied Holland, early stage performances and later humanitarian work.
A biography of George W. Bush that discusses his childhood, education, involvement in business, governorship of Texas, two-term presidency of the United States, and life after leaving the White House.
A brief biography of Nobel Prize winning author Toni Morrison, the first African-American woman to win that award in literature; and chronicles her personal and professional life, career, and achievements.
Chronicles the life of actor Will Smith, discussing his childhood, schooling, popular television show, music accomplishments, rise to the top of the film industry, marriage, family life, and other related topics.
