Describes how a young boy from the Bronx grew up to become the first African-American ever appointed as Secretary of State.

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Colin Powell, the first African American US secretary of state! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers--as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about Colin Powell--the son of immigrants who became a four-star general and the United States' first Black secretary of state--is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers...

A dual portrait of the two opposing Civil War generals explores their formative years and early careers through their postwar lives, covering their roles during the Civil War, detailing specific battles and the decisions made by each man.

A biography of the general who commanded the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

Examines the life and career of the first African-American chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, focusing on his role during the Persian Gulf War.

Depicts the Virginia childhood of Jeb Stuart, a famous Confederate general in the Civil War.

A biography of the brilliant southern general who gained the nickname Stonewall by his stand at Bull Run during the Civil War.