Provides examples of leadership from the life of George Washington.

A brief biography of the woman whose concern for others led her to become a pioneer in the field of nursing.

This is a brief biography of the successful entertainer, Oprah Winfrey, focusing on the value of assertiveness.

A brief biography examining the value of dignity in the life of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped African Americans win many battles for equal rights.

Demonstrates how bravery enabled Harriet Tubman, a slave, to escape to freedom, and subsequently bring more than 300 other people out of bondage.

A brief biography examining the idea of fairness in the life of the woman known for her efforts to secure the right to vote for women.

A brief biography of the champion boxer, Muhammad Ali, emphasizing how he demonstrated the courage of his convictions.

Simple text and photographs teach young readers about the importance of teamwork, using the experiences of mountain climbers Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, who worked together to climb the world's highest mountain.