DK biography

Biography of Helen Keller, from her early days as a deaf and mute infant, to those as an adult who achieved great academic success in spite of her challenges.

Presents a short biography on the sixteen president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, and chronicles his childhood, early days as a lawyer in Illinois, and presidency through the Civil War.

Examines the life of Mohandas Gandhi.

Tells the life story of aviator Amelia Earhart, discussing her difficult childhood, her start as a pilot, her rise to fame, and her disappearance in 1937.

Describes the life and scientific career of Charles Darwin, especially his theory of evolution which was published in his famous book in 1859: The origin of species by means of natural selection, or, the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life.

Marie Cure was thwarted in her quest for knowledge because of her gender and her Polish heritage. Undiscouraged by these obstacles, she went on to win two Nobel Prizes and became one of history's greatest scientists.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Clara Barton, a teacher who organized efforts to bring nursing care to wounded soldiers during the Civil War and who went on to become the founder of the American Red Cross.