An immense literature about the Civil War has nonetheless paid surprisingly little attention to the common soldier, North and South. Historians have shown even less concern for the long-term impact...
A brief biography of the young singer from California who became the first Latino rock star, only to die in 1959, shortly after he had achieved stardom.
Charlemagne's passion for Christianity, along with his skill as a military leader, set him apart from the other leaders of his era.
The name Cleopatra instantly brings to mind an image of a beautiful, raven-haired woman- the Queen of the Nile.
"Buddha is known throughout the world today as one of the greatest spiritual leaders in history.
Created especially for readers in the elementary grades, this series explains in clear terms the science and hardship of historic natural disasters, and to aid with school reports, includes a...
Beginning early chapter biographies of popular personalities written for PRE-K-1 grade school students.
Hippocrates, who was born in 460 BCE and lived during the Golden Age of Greece, is known as the Father of Modern Medicine.
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Blue Banner Biographies Set: 10 New Titles
Written especially for young adults, Blue Banner Biographies feature the lives of contemporary people kids want to read about.
A biography of the power-hitting outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, from his childhood in the Dominican Republic and New York City through his days in the minor leagues to his...
Real-Life Reader Biographies present the lives of contemporary role models for young readers. These are the stories of real men and women, who, despite many obstacles, followed their dreams.This Puerto...
A biography of the catcher for the Texas Rangers, Ivan Rodriguez, who made his major league debut at age nineteen.
Written especially for young adult readers, this series helps place each significant invention, discovery, or development in historical perspective while exploring the life of the person responsible for each breakthrough....
Her victory in that election made her the first Puerto Rican woman in the United States House of Representatives. Learn more about Nydia Velázquez, the first Puerto Rican Congresswoman in this book.
A biography of the American scientist, Charles Richter, who developed a scale for measuring the intensity of earthquakes.
Written especially for young adult readers, this series helps place each significant invention, discovery, or development in historical perspective while exploring the life of the person responsible for each breakthrough....
Follows the life of model and film actress Liv Tyler, star of the critically acclaimed movies, Stealing beauty and Heavy.
Second Printing Real - Life Reader Biographies Selena Robert Rodriguez Tommy Nuñez Trent Dimas Oscar De La Hoya Cesar Chavez Vanessa Williams Brandy Mark McGwire Sheila E. Gloria Estefan Chuck Norris Celine Dion Shania Twain Rosie ...