How did a young boy born into poverty become not only an international soccer star but a celebrity who visited and dined with kings and presidents? Where did the passion that fueled his success origin
In less than 30 years, Bill Gates led Microsoft in the era of no home computers to ubiquitous personal computing, becoming the world's richest person in the process and applying his accumulated wealth
Bob Dylan transcends music. He has established himself as one of the most important figures in entertainment history. This biography examines the life and work of the iconic artist, including his grou
"Lasky shows not only the facts of Wheatley's life but also the pain of being an accomplished black woman in a segregated world." — BOOKLIST"We’ll call her Phillis."In 1761, a young African girl was s
A vision of dignity and freedom and a powerful role model for girls and women of all races"This impressive picture book will delight young readers as it gives a sense of this remarkable woman and the
A swinging bio of young Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest of times to become one of America’s most beloved jazz singers.When Ella Fitzgerald danced the Lindy Hop on the streets of 1930s
A whimsical portrait of the 18th-century master composer includes coverage of such topics as his habit of secretly practicing in the attic against his father's orders, his triumphant composition of Th
Text and pictures introduce the biography of Sam Houston, who served as governor of Texas after helping fight for the region's independence from Mexico.
Experience the adventures and tough life of a lumberjack in this newest addition to the Badger Biographies Series. Author John Zimm leads young readers on a journey through the lumbering heyday of Wis
Written for those reading at a high school level, this biography of the notorious Chicago gangster describes his criminal activity and the world of prohibition within which he operated. It also paints
Suitable as a reference text for high school and undergraduate students, Bruns' biography covers Graham's life from birth and childhood, through the teen years and adulthood. Coverage includes Graham'
Presents in graphic novel format a biography of the twenty-sixth president of the United States, whose presidency included programs in conservation and the beginning of the Panama Canal.
Loads of information are packed into each title of this series about world inventors and innovative thinkers, including time lines, sidebars, a glossary, maps, rare photographs, and world-class writin
I have a dream. Those rousing words, spoken by Martin Luther King, Jr. at an historic civil rights rally in Washington, D.C., brought hope to those who listened: hope that in the future there might n
Neil Armstrong was America’s rocket man, the first person to set foot on the moon and turn science fiction into amazing reality. Award-winning authors Tara Dixon-Engel and Mike Jackson tell the
