A simple description of the life of Abraham Lincoln, presented from his point of view.

A biography of the great Civil War president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, including illustrations of people, places, and artifacts of the times.

A thorough but accessible biography that includes interesting graphic representations of some concepts.

This is a richly layered biography, best enjoyed by late elementary ages. Ada Byron Lovelace possessed an inquisitive mind that relished numbers, patterns, and challenge. However, she grew up during a time when measles and cholera puzzled the medical community, and both left her very ill. It was also a time when men were more readily associated with the mathematical work and invention for which Ad ...

Presents the life of the early nineteenth-century missionary who endured many hardships working and teaching in Burma and translated the Bible into Burmese.

Brings to life the experiences of the Pilgrims and their military advisor, Myles Standish, in America, describing the people they met, the hardships they overcame, and the many successes they achieved.

Brings to life the experiences of the Pilgrims and their military advisor, Myles Standish, in America, describing the people they met, the hardships they overcame, and the many successes they achieved.

One woman's gritty determination to succeed

Captures the lives and experiences of Americans at the time of the Revolutionary War and the writing of the U.S. Constitution

Although her survival techniques and showmanship led to a life of fame, Annie's subsequent contributions to society left a lasting legacy.

A biography of the freed slave who made her fortune in Colorado and used her money to bring other former slaves there to begin new lives.

Children's author Helen Lester describes her life from age three to adulthood and discusses how she writes.

With stunning illustrations, unique fonts, and surprising extra features on every page, this book is a delightful introduction to the creativity and determination of Tony Sarg. Detailing his quest to create, and all the ways he made choices and adjustments as he worked to conquer new projects, this book inspires readers of all ages to think critically and find the confidence to solve problems of a ...

A U.S. pilot who was shot down over Bosnia describes his experiences

In this fascinating biography, award-winning author Russell Freedman focuses on the curiosity, personality, and ingenuity that made Franklin a giant in the worlds of science, government, diplomacy, and invention.

Watercolors rich with color and undertones speak to the deep character of Harriet Tubman, once General Tubman, Union Spy, Moses, Araminta, and more. Concise word selection shapes historical contrasts within short lines of verse on each spread, conveying poignant truth with hope and a relentless spirit bound only by freedom.

A remarkable read, this story showcases a young Ben Franklin and the curiosity and confidence that would make him a famous inventor. Engaging from the very beginning, this story allows young readers to connect with Benjamin Franklin in new ways and invites them to look into the choices that allowed him to confidently enjoy inventing, even when his inventions failed. Featuring an afterward full of ...

Introduces Benjamin Banneker, a free black man of the eighteenth century who loved to learn and used his knowledge and observations to build a wooden clock, write an almanac, and help survey the streets of Washington, D.C.