The biography of an English poet.

Simple text traces the life and achievements of the black educator who was instrumental in creating opportunites for blacks in education and government.

A fictionalized biography of the mathematician and astronomer who realized his childhood desire to become a ship's captain and authored "The American Practical Navigator."

A biography of the first American to orbit the Earth, covering his youth, his career as an astronaut, and his life after NASA.

The biography of a slave whose flight to freedom was the first step in her becoming a "conductor" on the underground railroad.

Explore one of the most recognized people in history with the biography of Cleopatra. Kids will learn about her life, achievements, legacy, and why she continues to fascinate generations of readers. This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Readers with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach that kids love.

This fast-paced thriller tells the story of the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth and gives a day-by-day account of the wild chase to find this killer and his accomplices.

A fictionalized account of the life of an assistant to the painter Velazquez.

"Nelson Mandela, who courageously dealt with adversity and emerged a world leader, has been an inspirational role model for millions of people around the world, from students to presidents. After being imprisoned for 27 years, in 1994 he became South Africa's first democratically-elected president and shared the Nobel Peace Prize. Mandela died in 2013, but his legacy lives on as a barrier-breaker and humanitarian. Learn all about his life, especially...

Describes some of the well-known as well as the lesser-known details of Paul Revere's life and exciting ride.