Books in Impact Biographies series

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.

Chronicles the personal life and singing career of the well-known jazz artist and discusses her impact on contemporary music

Discusses the life of Mikhail Gorbachev from his formative years to the present, and examines the reforms he has introduced to the Soviet Union.

Chronicles the troubled life of the nineteenth-century author, focusing on the haunting nature of his work

Recounts the life of the famous sculptor, painter, poet, and architect who flourished during the Italian Renaissance.

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 of Eleanor Roosevelt focuses on her outstanding achievements in humanitarian service, discussing her work to improve housing, health, education, and the status of minorities and her service at the United Nations

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.

Traces the singer's musical roots, describes her accomplishments in soul, gospel, jazz, and other types of music, and recounts the ups and downs of her singing career and her personal life

How much do you know about Thurgood Marshall? Find out the facts you need to know about this civil rights lawyer and justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

Albert Einstein was one of the world's greatest scientific thinkers. Find out how the once shy, awkward boy from Germany grew up to make groundbreaking discoveries about space, time, and energy.