Discusses the life of the African American woman who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape.

Chronicles the life of Abraham Lincoln, discussing his childhood in the midwest, career as a lawyer, political aspirations, years as President, marriage to Mary Todd, assassination, and other related topics.

Discusses the life and achievements of Franklin D. Roosevelt, discussing his childhood, education, family, and influence.

This series introduces the people who have shaped the world, impacted humanity, and changed the course of history. This book profiles the life of Harriet Tubman, from a slave girl to one of our nation's bravest heroes.

Discusses the life and achievements of Steve Jobs, discussing his childhood, education, family, and influence.

Profiles the life of the renowned physicist, discussing his childhood years, his education, and the scientific discoveries for which he is famous, including his theory of relativity.

This title examines the remarkable life of Alexander the Great. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, education, military pursuits, and key conquests. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing...