See how Abraham Lincoln shaped the world, impacted humanity, and changed the course of history.

Discusses the life and achievements of Franklin D. Roosevelt, discussing his childhood, education, family, and influence.

See how Harriet Tubman impacted humanity, shaped the world, and changed the course of history.

Discusses the life and achievements of William Shakespeare, discussing his childhood, education, family, and influence. Essential Lives introduces the people who have shaped the world, impacted humanity, and changed the course of history

This title examines the remarkable life of Alexander the Great. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, education, military pursuits, and key conquests. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing...

Examines the remarkable life of baseball great Jackie Robinson and his role in breaking the color barrier in the major leagues.

Biography of Winston Churchill.

Biography of the cartoonist who originated such famous cartoon superheroes as Thd Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk and Spider-Man.

A biography of the aviator who became the first person to fly non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean.