Books in Historical American Biographies series

This illustrated biography provides the story of Orville and Wilbur Wright, their first flight in 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and the struggles they endured to get the credit they justly deserved for their historic accomplishments.

Follows the life and career of the man who revolutionized photography by developing a camera simple enough for anyone to use.

Explore the life of Geronimo in this fascinating biography. Richly supported by photos, art work, and a family tree, readers will come away with an enhanced understanding of an important figure in American history.

Profiles the life of Nikki Giovanni, from her childhood in Knoxville and Cincinnati to her career as an outspoken, influential, award-winning poet.

Profiles the life of William Seward, including his roles as governor of New York, as an anti-slavery activist, and as the man responsible for the acquisition of Alaska for the United States.

Chronicles the life of the man whose politics took him from civil rights worker in the South to serving as a United States Congressman.

A biography of the wife of the sixteenth president of the United States, discussing her upbringing, marriage, her role in Lincoln's political career, and the tragedies that marred her life.

Describes the life of the early women's rights activist who fought for women's right to vote.

A biography of the geologist who first explored the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon.

Traces the life of the Confederate general from his childhood in Virginia through his West Point education to his death after the Battle of Yellow Tavern

Profiles the life of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, from her wealthy childhood through her years as a writer and lecturer for women's rights, and describes the impact she had on American history.

Traces the life of the legendary Civil War general who began his career as a West Point cadet, and became a legend in the west for his "last stand"