This concise biography of HarrietTubman the African American abolitionist exp...This concise biography of Harriet Tubman the African American abolitionist explores her various roles as an Underground Railroad conductor Civil War scout and nurse and women s rights advocate. The legendary Moses of the Underground Railroad Harriet...more
With a forward-thinking attitude, HarrietTubman escaped slavery and risked he...With a forward-thinking attitude, Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and risked her life countless times to help free 70 others. She became monumental in both the civil rights movement and the women's suffrage movement. Kids will be inspired by this icon's...more
The life of an African-American icon HarrietTubman (born in slavery Araminta ...The life of an African-American icon Harriet Tubman (born in slavery Araminta Ross in Maryland in 1822) was a remarkable abolitionist and political activist. She escaped from captivity and subsequently undertook thirteen missions on the Underground...more
Master of magic realism distinguished journalist and film critic friend of wor...Master of magic realism distinguished journalist and film critic friend of world leaders ranging from Fidel Castro to Pres. Bill Clinton Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez improbably emerged from obscure beginnings to become an author more beloved of readers...more
This biography offers students and general readers an insightful look into Jer...This biography offers students and general readers an insightful look into Jerry Garcia s creative genius as a founding member of The Grateful Dead and the various influences on his work as he contributed to the countercultural movement in the United...more
This book strips away the myths surrounding the famed scientist George Washing...This book strips away the myths surrounding the famed scientist George Washington Carver and portrays him as a brilliant creative man who nonetheless possessed very human peculiarities and frailties. This insightful work chronicles the life of George...more
Angelina Jolie has understandably created a mystique in the eyes of the public...Angelina Jolie has understandably created a mystique in the eyes of the public. A rare beauty and skilled actress she has already earned an Emmy Golden Globe and Academy award. Her unconventional personal life however has consistently drawn as much...more
From the moment she appeared on the American silver screen as a runaway prince...From the moment she appeared on the American silver screen as a runaway princess in Roman Holiday Audrey Hepburn was beloved by critics and audiences alike. From her childhood activism in the Dutch resistance movement during World War II to her...more
A thorough and effectively executed study this biography will appeal to anyone...A thorough and effectively executed study this biography will appeal to anyone interested in Stonewall Jackson and the military history of the Civil War. Thomas J. Stonewall Jackson was one of the greatest generals of the Civil War and remains an...more
This work examines the fascinating life and art of the African American painte...This work examines the fascinating life and art of the African American painter Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988). Jean-Michel Basquiat was barely out of his teens when he rocketed to the center of New York s art scene. He was 27 when he died of a...more
Sacagawea kidnapped as an adolescent and sold as a slave to a French-Canadian ...Sacagawea kidnapped as an adolescent and sold as a slave to a French-Canadian fur trader is best known for her role as interpreter and symbol of goodwill for Lewis and Clark on their journey west. Despite her pivotal role in this era of Manifest...more
This objective well-researched biography tells the story of the woman whose me...This objective well-researched biography tells the story of the woman whose meteoric rise to the 2008 Republican vice presidential candidacy made history. Sarah Palin: A Biography offers a candid yet unbiased look at the charismatic politician who...more
This in-depth and forthright biography examines the personal and professional ...This in-depth and forthright biography examines the personal and professional life of General David Petraeus today s most prominent military leader. David Petraeus: A Biography offers an objective assessment of the life and career of the man who is...more