Brief and inspiring, the Gettysburg Address is one of the best-known and most revered speeches in American history. Given on the battlefield at Gettysburg by US President Abraham Lincoln, the More →
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"The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Albert Einstein, a scientist and… More →
Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist and an intellectual giant of the twentieth century. This fascinating biography reveals Einstein's life story, and how his theories changed the way… More →
Amelia Earhart was known as a daring flyer, but what about before that? Find out what happened when Earhart was younger, and what she did that made her famous later on. More →
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She piloted many record-breaking flights, became an author, advised engineers, taught college students, and defended… More →
With engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, these classic tall tales are retold to introduce a new generation of readers to larger-than-life characters from American history.… More →
Digby and his sister Hannah stumble across Armstrong's moon rock in Mr. Rummage's flea market stall. This book relates the biography of astronaut Neil Armstrong's life and his most famous… More →
What's inside Aunt Jo's treasure chest? That's what Ava wants to know. Then, one night, Aunt Jo hands her the key...and the two take a magical journey back in time to visit three daring,… More →
We only know about famous people after they do something famous. But what about before they were famous? Learn about these well known figures in American history, what their lives were like… More →
Benjamin Franklin was known as a statesman and scientist, but what about before that? Find out what happened when Franklin was younger, and what he did that made him famous later on. More →
Have you ever wondered why someone is great or famous? In this series, Biographies of Diverse Heroes, learn how different people made a difference to the history of the world and how they… More →
This "first biography" series introduces young readers to important people in Black history. Each title has a lively design, engaging text and photos, and questions to get young children… More →