A biography of the influential eighteenth-century printer, inventor, scientist, statesman, and diplomat.

A brief biography of the Virginia farm boy who grew up to lead the American army in the Revolutionary War and become the first president of the United States.

Presents the life and career of the baseball legend who became the first African American to play in the major leagues.

Presents the life and times of the woman born into slavery who became a well-known abolitionist and crusader for the rights of African Americans.

Presents a biography of the third American president and author of the Declaration of Independence.

A brief biography of the thirty-fifth president of the United States.

A brief account of the life of the Indian princess who befriended Captain John Smith and the English settlers of Jamestown.

A brief biography describing the childhood, education, private life, and years of public service of the popular First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.

A brief biography of the personal life, military career, and controversial accomplishments of this American legend.

A brief biography of Jane Addams, who established Hull-House in Chicago in 1889 to provide medical and legal services, educational opportunities, and social interactions to immigrants and other victims of poverty.