Part of a series of episodic biographies, introducing readers to some of history's most creative minds, this title focuses on the author Charles Dickens, taking the reader on a journey into 19th century London.

Product Description: A biography of the author of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit describes the writer's birth in South Africa, his early years of writing, and his eventual success and fame.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the activist for farm workers' rights who led protest marches and nearly died for not eating for thirty-six days to protest pesticide use.

Covers the life of the famed nineteenth-century author from his childhood in Hannibal, Missouri, through his careers as journalist, riverboat pilot, soldier, prospector, and humorist

Examines the life and accomplishments of the Mexican American labor activist who helped organize migrant farm workers and establish a union to fight for their rights

A brief biography of Clarence Thomas and his rise to the position of Supreme Court justice.

A biography of the inventor and manufacturer who produced one of the first self-scouring plows.

Presents a biography of the Louisiana governor, Huey P. Long, known as Kingfish.

A biography of the Japanese violin teacher who developed the Suzuki Method, a way of teaching children how to play certain musical instruments at a very early age. (view table of contents)

Profiles the famous essayist and poet known for his clear, witty writing, and perhaps best loved for his famous children's book 'Charlotte's Web.'

Describes the life of J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of Middle Earth and author of 'The Hobbit' and 'Lord of the Rings'

Recounts the story of Ishi, the last member of the Yahi tribe, who was discovered in Oroville, California, in 1911, after living in hiding for forty years following the destruction of his people by U.S. soldiers. (view table of contents)

A biography of Henriette Delille, the African American founder of the Sisters of the Holy Family, who dedicated her life to the service of slaves and those in need in nineteenth-century New Orleans.

A biography of one of America's earliest great literary figures who also served as a diplomat in Spain. (view table of contents)

Product Description: The Angel of the Battlefield was the reverent title given to Clara Barton (1821--1912), in honor of her care for wounded Civil War soldiers. After the conflict, she turned her God-given compassion toward easing the suffering of family members who lost loved ones in the battles...read more

Presents a biography of the professional golfer, who at the age of twenty-one, became the first person of color and the youngest player to win the Masters Golf Tournament

Describes the childhood, writing career, and personal life of the author Marguerite Henry, known for her books about horses

A brief biography of the Capuchin priest who struggled academically while young and in the seminary, but who then became widely known for his patient listening and counsel and for his prayers which sometimes led to miraculous results.

A biography of the talented young golfer who won his first U.S. Amateur Championship in 1994 at age 19 and the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, in 1997

With more than 200 historic photographs, Moline: City of Mills offers an overview of this dynamic river town located on the southern shore of the mighty Mississippi River. This book helps to celebrate 150 years of Moline’s history, beginning with its incorporation in 1848. The city’s history is closely tied to the Mississippi River. The name Moline comes from the French word “moulin,” meaning “mill.” The river, together with some famous entrepreneurs, helped industry flourish in Moline. John Deere and his steel plow turned the city into the “agricultural implement center of the world.”During its lifetime, Moline has experienced steady growth, welcoming a variety of peoples and cultures. Continued commercial prosperity and a bright future are sure to allow for another interesting 150 years for Moline. Found within the pages of this volume, a special birthday gift from three longtime Moline residents, is a look back in time and an up-to-date panorama of people and places. (view table of contents)

A biography of the cornet player from Davenport, Iowa, who helped raise jazz to a respected musical form and who was inducted into the International Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997

Presents the life of the American Revolutionary War hero, from his childhood in Poland to his role in developing a cavalry unit for the American patriots and his death in battle.