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Condoleezza Rice: Stateswoman
Janet Hubbard-Brown
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Feb. 1, 2008)In 1954, Condoleezza Rice was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Rice became an accomplished pianist, student, and ice skater. She was the first female provost at Stanford University in California, the first black female national security advisor, and the first black female secretary of state. This title tells her life story.
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The Mohawk Indians
Janet Hubbard-Brown
Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, April 1, 1993)Examines the history, culture, and daily life of the Mohawk Indians
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How the Constitution Was Created
Janet Hubbard-Brown
Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, Aug. 1, 2007)Enlivened by descriptive sidebars and a helpful glossary, each title in this series explains how various officials, agencies, and departments operate and explores the political organizations that have grown to serve the needs of the government.
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Shirin Ebadi
Janet Hubbard-Brown
eBook (Chelsea House Publications, March 1, 2007)As a lawyer, judge, lecturer, writer, and activist, Shirin Ebadi has spoken out in her country, Iran, as well as throughout the world. This is the story of an exceptional figure who has dedicated her life to fighting for basic human rights, especially those of women and children, within Iran and abroad.
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Tina Fey: Writer and Actress
Janet Hubbard-Brown
eBook (Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 2010)Winner of numerous Emmy, Writers Guild, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild awards, Tina Fey is the most successful woman working in comedy today. Since early childhood, she came to understand through keen observation that comedy is not just about playing it for laughs but also about revealing deeper truths. After training at Second City in Chicago, she pursued her dream of writing and performing for Saturday Night Live. Once there, the successes followed, including her current work on the critically acclaimed comedy 30 Rock. In this new biography, learn how a working-class girl from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, was able to rise to phenomenal success while never losing her integrity—or sense of humor. Tina Fey: Writer and Actress documents her rise to fame, triumphs, obstacles overcome, and how her talent has influenced other funny women.
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Ray Charles: Musician
Janet Hubbard-Brown
eBook (Chelsea House Pub, June 1, 2008)Examines the life of the great musician and the life-altering events he experienced, such as his blindness and the death of his brother that led him to strive for more and become a world-known entertainer.
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Shirin Ebadi: Champion for Human Rights in Iran
Janet Hubbard-Brown
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, March 1, 2007)As a lawyer, judge, lecturer, writer, and activist, Shirin Ebadi has spoken out in her country, Iran, as well as throughout the world. This is the story of an exceptional figure who has dedicated her life to fighting for basic human rights, especially those of women and children, within Iran and abroad.
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Chaucer: Celebrated Poet and Author
Janet Hubbard-Brown
Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub (Library), Sept. 1, 2005)Chaucer is best known for The Canterbury Tales, which recounted the stories of 23 pilgrims assembled at the Tabard Inn at Southwark.
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The Labonte Brothers
Janet Hubbard-Brown
eBook (Chelsea House Publishers, Sept. 1, 2005)Terry and Bobby Labonte are two of the most respected race car drivers in NASCAR today. The first brother duo to win the Winston Cup Championship, the Labonte brothers are known for their consistency, tact, and loyalty--qualities that make them role models in the world of racing.
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Ray Charles: Musician
Janet Hubbard-Brown
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, June 1, 2008)Examines the life of the great musician and the life-altering events he experienced, such as his blindness and the death of his brother that led him to strive for more and become a world-known entertainer.
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Joan of Arc: Religious and Military Leader
Janet Hubbard-Brown
eBook (Chelsea House Publications, Sept. 1, 2010)Read about Joan of Arc's amazing life in Joan of Arc: Religious and Military Leader, featuring full-color and black-and-white images, engaging sidebars, suggestions for further reading, and a handy index for researchers.
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The Mohawk Indians
Janet Hubbard-Brown
Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 1993)Examines the history, culture, and daily life of the Mohawk Indians
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