Michael A. Schuman

Scarlett Johansson

Hollywood Superstar

Recognized today as one of the most beautiful women in the world, Scarlett Johansson has been acting in movies since she was eight years old. Having a...

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin rocketed to fame in 1969 with their first album, simply titled Led Zeppelin, and the band's name has since been synonymous with the best ...

Robert Pattinson

Shining Star

Author Michael A. Schuman takes readers on a behind the scenes look at Twilight star Robert Pattinson's life. "Team Edward" fans will jump at the chan...

Alexander Graham Bell

Scientist and Inventor

Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish immigrant whose interest in helping the hearing-impaired led him to become not only an influential and respected ...

Emma!

Amazing Actress Emma Stone

Actress and Trailblazer Emma Stone is rapidly becoming one of Hollywood's leading ladies. This biography explores her life in Arizona, her rise to fam...

Tina Fey

TV Comedy Superstar

Tina Fey is an extremely successful comedic star, having won awards for her work as both a writer and performer. In addition to entertaining millions,...

Rihanna

Music Megastar

Rihanna keeps busy, she's a singer, Grammy winner, and actress. When she's not touring and recording new albums she's working for her Believe Foundati...

The Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Leader for Civil Rights

"So, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream..." These now famous words were spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King...

Write Science Fiction in 5 Simple Steps

Science-fiction stories are among the most popular works of fiction today. Sci-fi can be about robots, clones, computer technology, cyborgs, life unde...

Maya and Aztec Mythology Rocks!

"Read about the creation of people according to the Popol Vuh, the origin of the sun, moon, world, music, and four other important myths"--Provided by...

Beyoncé

A Biography of a Legendary Singer

Perform the national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony. Wow the crowd with a spectacular Super Bowl halftime show. Win a Grammy...

Martin Luther King Jr.

Fighting for Civil Rights

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that, one day, all people would be viewed equally, no matter the color of their skin. And he fought hard for civil ...

Bob Dylan

Singer, Songwriter, and Music Icon

Over the course of his 50-year career, musician Bob Dylan has won a Nobel Prize, has had an audience with the Pope, and has earned a multitude of acco...

Halle Berry

A Biography of an Oscar-Winning Actress

Being thought of as 'a beautiful woman' has spared me nothing in life, says Halle Berry. With her extraordinary beauty, wealth, and an Academy Award f...

Barack Obama

We Are One People

Before the summer of 2004, few people knew Barack Obama outside of Chicago, but after his speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention, he grabbed America...

Margaret Cho

Comedian, Actress, and Activist

Margaret Cho is known for her take-no-prisoners approach to comedy. The daughter of Korean immigrants, Cho experienced difficult teen years which led ...

Charles Schulz

Cartoonist and Writer

Cartoonist Charles Schulz died in 2000, but his work, most notably the Peanuts comics, is as alive as ever. His comic strip continues to run in newspa...

Adam Sandler

Celebrity with Heart

"A biography of American comedian and actor Adam Sandler"--Provided by publisher....

Frederick Douglass

Truth Is of No Color

"Explores the life of Frederick Douglass, including his childhood in slavery, his escape to freedom, and how he became one of the most famous abolitio...

Eleanor Roosevelt

First Lady and Humanitarian

In Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady and Humanitarian, award-winning author Michael A. Schurman covers the eventful life of this political activist and re...