Books in Basic Biographies series

Highlights the life and achievements of Helen Keller, and the help she received from her longtime friend and teacher, Annie Sullivan.

Booker T. Washington always loved school. Even though he was born into slavery, Booker found ways to learn. By the time he turned 25, he had helped establish a school in Alabama for African Americans. Find out how Booker T. Washington became a leader in the African-American community.

A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the man who was the first President of the United States.

Presents the life and career of the legendary baseball player, who in 1947 became the first African American player in Major League Baseball.

A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the first American woman in space.

Born a slave, Frederick Douglass escaped to freedom. Find out how he then worked for the freedom of all slaves and equal rights for all Americans.

A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the woman who helped to bring about peace and friendship between English settlers in Virginia and the native Powhatan people.

A biography telling the life story of Revolutionary War hero and spy Nathan Hale. Written in graphic-novel format.

Provides a look at the life, accomplishments, and views of this distinguished Congresswomen, along with an overview of the history of blacks in Texas, enhanced with illustrations, index, Internet information, and more.

Having had to labor in fields most of his youth, Cesar Chavez knew firsthand how badly farm workers were once treated. Find out how this labor organizer fought for workers' rights and challenged farm owners to change their ways.

A biography telling the life story of George Washington, the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States. Written in graphic-novel format.

Jackie Robinson grew up in a time when all people were not treated equally. Throughout his life, Jackie saw firsthand how blacks and whites were treated differently. So when the Brooklyn Dogers asked Jackie to be the first black Major League Baseball player, he accepted the challenge. Find out how Jackie Robinson helped change baseball forever.