A biography of the woman who served as First Lady for the longest time, and who was the first President's wife to speak out about important issues of the day, by writing newspapers articles and books, giving radio interviews and speeches, and teaching classes.

Explores the life and work of the prolific eighteenth-century Austrian composer who began life as a child prodigy, composing music at the age of five, and died a pauper at age thirty-five.

An introduction to the life of the famous Portugese explorer who set out to circumnavigate the Earth.

An introduction to the life, times, and works of the celebrated 19th-century American author.

Learn about the real man behind the legend.

Profiles the "King of Rock 'n Roll," focusing on how he got his start in singing and how his style influenced later musicians.

Examines the life of pioneer aviator Amelia Earhart, who mysteriously disappeared during an around-the-world flight in 1937.

"Walt Disney always loved to entertain people. Often it got him into trouble. Once he painted pictures with tar on the side of his family's white house. His family was poor, and the happiest time of his childhood was spent living on a farm in Missouri. His affection for small-town life is reflected in Disneyland Main Streets around the world."--Amazon.com.

A biography of Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, discussing his childhood, family, business sense, and more.

Aprende más acerca de Alexander Graham Bell con esta divertida y fascinante biografía ilustrada. An illustrated biography of the inventor of the telephone, Alexander, Graham Bell.