A biography of the Osage Indian ballerina whose love of dance took her from a life on a reservation to a career on the stage.

A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, publisher, inventor, scientist, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

A brief biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshoni woman who accompanied explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition in the early 1800s.

Biography of a poor boy from New Orleans who became a jazz musician who is beloved around the world.

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of America's fourtieth president, Ronald Regan.

The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWII and became the 35th president fought-and won-his first battle at the age of two-and-a-half, when he was stricken with scarlet fever. Although his presidency was cut short, our nation's youngest elected leader left an indelible mark on the American consciousness and now is profiled in our Who Was...? series. Included are 100 black-and-white illustrations as well as a timeline that guides...

Explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb's discovery, as well as myths and stories of mummy curses.

"A biography of the Beatles, the world's most famous rock band"--Provided by publisher.

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