Our People

Introduces the life and accomplishments of social reformer and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jane Addams. More →

The story of John Paul Jones has it all: great battles on the high seas, and high drama at every turn. Children will delight in the stories and history of the Father of the American Navy. More →

Introduces the life and accomplishments of noted author and pioneer, Laura Ingalls Wilder. More →

A brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of the Norwiegan explorer Lief Eriksson. More →

A brief account of the exploratory expedition led by Lewis and Clark across the little known territory from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean in the early nineteenth century. More →

Introduces the life and accomplishments of noted African-American author, Mary McLeod Bethune. More →

Patrick Henry gave a mighty and thunderous voice to the cause of liberty and freedom in America. His words inspired our country to revolution. Kids will surely enjoy the story of this pivotal More →

Introduces the life and accomplishments of the first-ever African-American poet to have her works published, Phillis Wheatley. More →

Introduces the life and accomplishments of noted author and environmentalist, Rachel Carson. More →

Discusses the life and work of the inventor who developed the steamboat and made it a commercial success. More →

A biography of the Shoshoni Indian woman who played an important role in guiding the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Northwest Territory of the United States in 1805-1806. More →

Samuel Adams is known as the Father of the American Revolution. Young readers will gain insight and knowledge into the buildup to revolution in America and the important role that Samuel… More →