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Presents an overview of the history of American labor using excerpts from primary source documents, short biographies of influential people, and more....
Portrait of a Queen
A captivating biography about Queen Victoria (1819-1901), one of England's most fascinating royals. Her long reign was filled with drama, death, intri...
Pioneer of the Mind
A biography of Sigmund Freud which includes descriptions of his theories and methods....
Examines the progress and development of education throughout U.S. history, from the changing theories of education and the differences between urban ...
The Strange True Tale of Frankenstein's Creator
This YA biography offers “a thorough, sensitive portrayal of one of literature’s most remarkable authors, illustrated with period portraits and en...
The Courageous Life of the Legendary Nurse
Most people know Florence Nightingale was a compassionate and legendary nurse, but they don’t know her full story. This riveting biography explores ...
The Divine and Dazzling Life of the World's First Superstar
Reef follows the transformation of a girl of humble origins, born to a courtesan, into a fabulously talented, wealthy, and beloved icon. Sarah Bernhar...
An Eyewitness History
Traces the history of the American working experience from the colonial era to the present, describing the lives of farmers, slaves, factory workers, ...
Presents an overview of the history of poverty in America and includes excerpts from primary source documents, short biographies of influential people...
"A look into the life and poetry of E.E. Cummings."--From source other than the Library of Congress...
The Brief Lives of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne
The Brontë sisters are among the most beloved writers of all time, best known for their classic nineteenth-century novels Jane Eyre (Charlotte), Wuth...
Walt Whitman lived in 19th century America; his poems and life reflect the changes which occured in that era....
Art, Love, Life
Explores the tumultuous lives, marriage, and work of Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera....
Examines the history and current activities of the national burial place and shrine in Arlington, Virginia....
A Life Revealed
“An excellent ‘starter biography,’ clearly written, peppered with period images, movie stills and great tidbits of historical facts . . . engagi...
A biography of physicist Albert Einstein, the man who put forth the general theory of relativity....
A photobiography of John Steinbeck, covering his life and writing career, with excerpts from his works....
This is a history of Monticello, the Virginia country estate, which Thomas Jefferson designed and built as his primary residence....
Portrait of a Poet
This book paints a rich and memorable portrait of the first African American to earn his living as a writer. Born in 1872 to former slaves, Dunbar tou...
An exploration of the lives of the Bronte sisters and the time in which they lived....
Man of Many Words
An upper-middle-grade biography on Noah Webster, a controversial political activist, the primary shaper of the American language, and author of the fa...
Throughout much of the United States's history...
American Composer
Traces the life of the American Jewish composer who created a new kind of music that has lasted beyond the fashion of his time....
A biography of the poet who faced racism and devoted himself to depicting the black experience in America....
A Writer's Life
An introduction to the life and work of one of the most significant and notorious American writers of the 20th century. Ernest Hemingway's literary st...
American Composer : Book 1
Union Leader and Civil Rights Crusader
Chronicles the life of A. Philip Randolph, an important figure in the African-American civil rights movement....
This book profiles more than 160 African American writers....
Writing from Life
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Presents a history of childhood in the United States from the point of view of children, and includes such firsthand accounts as diary entries, letter...
Profiles eight black explorers, ranging from pioneers of the 1700s to people working today....
Discusses the planning, design, construction, additions, history, famous occupants, and current visitor regulations of the United States Capitol....
Describes the past and present, neighborhoods, historic sites, attractions, and festivals of Washington, D.C....
Food Facts
Describes good nutrition and its benefits and suggests ways for young people to improve their diet and control their weight....
Presents a history of George Washington's home, as it was when he lived there to its current status as a historic site....
Champion of the Sea
Examines the life and accomplishments of the celebrated French oceanographer....
A Neighbor to Nature
Describes the life of the author who came to value the natural world and whose writings have influenced and inspired others concerning nature....
Follows the life of the biologist and conservationist, known for her writing on the environment....