Recounts the life of Daniel Boone, most famous for opening up the West to settlers through Kentucky, and shows how he became a symbol of America's pioneering spirit.
"Sam Houston was a teacher, a lawyer, a war hero, and statesman. He is best known for defeating the Mexican Army in 1836 and establishing Texas as an independent nation. He served two terms as the pre
Follows the life of the famous orator, journalist, author, and adviser to presidents of the United States who, against all odds, rose above a brutal life of slavery on a Maryland plantation to become
The creators of A Picture Book of Dolley and James Madison explore the lives of another president and first lady: John Adams, who was America's first vice president and second president; and Abigail A
Known as the Father of the Constitution, James Madison served two terms as the fourth president, from 1809 until 1817. Determined that all Americans be treated fairly, he devised our three branches of
Provides a look at the life, times, and accomplishments of this proud patriot of America who spoke out against unfair taxes, organized the Boston Tea Party, signed the Declaration of Independence, and
Details the life and achievements of abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe whose book, Uncle Tom's Cabin--which dared to expose the horrors of slavery--is said to have started the Civil War.
An introduction to the lives of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark includes information on the exploratory expedition they led from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean in the early nineteenth century.
Offers an in-depth look at the life, times, and accomplishments of this war hero, Supreme Commander, and thirty-fourth President of the United States, from his childhood days through his years in the
Offers the story of the Shoshone Indian girl who, removed from her native tribe as a child by a Hidatsa war party, grew up to be a famous figure in history by acting as translator and guide for Lewis
A colorful picture book follows the life of aviator Amelia Earhart who became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific in 1937.
A portrait of Thurgood Marshall offers young readers a picture book biography of the great civil rights lawyer and first African-American Supreme Court Justice.
A visual biography of Louis Braille follows the life of a man, born sighted in Paris in 1809, who, after a debilitating accident with his father's tools, became blind and, in later years, created a co
Chronicles the life of Patrick Henry from his childhood on a tobacco plantation in Virginia to the American Revolution, when he spoke the famous words "Give me liberty or give me death," one month bef
A new portrait of the first African-American player in the major baseball leagues tells the story of Jackie Robinson, star athlete and pioneer in the struggle for equal rights for African Americans.
A pictorial biography of the civil rights figure describes Parks's childhood, her 1955 refusal to give up her bus seat to a white person in Montgomery, Alabama, her arrest, and the effects of her acti
Full-color artwork, a list of important dates, and an author's note mark this portrait of the escaped slave who became an orator, writer, and leader in the abolitionist movement.
Full-color illustrations highlight the life story of the young Jewish girl, who became a victim of the Nazis but whose diary--written while she was in hiding with her family--has become world famous.
A close-up look at a woman who defied her privileged nineteenth-century family to become a nurse discusses Florence Nightingale's tireless service during the Crimean War and explains how her work revo
An illustrated profile of sports superstar Jesse Owens describes his struggle to reach the pinnacle of the sports world, his triumphs at the 1936 Olympics, and his battle with prejudice in America.
Covers the high points of Christopher Columbus's life and lists important dates, including his historic 1492 voyage west and his experiences in the New World.
A brief, illustrated, biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped American blacks win many battles for equal rights.
The Atlantic Ocean has been and remains an often deadly challenge to mankind. This delightful and informative book chronicles the history of attempt to cross its hostile surface from the early days of
