Books in History Maker Biographies series

Introduces the life of Louis Braille, who developed braille, an alphabet which allowed the blind to read.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin, the American statesman, author, and inventor.

Profiles the founder of the Kellogg Company, who was also inventor of the corn flake.

Presents the life of the Polish scientist, whose discovery of two elements, polonium and radium, earned her two Nobel Prizes.

Although legend says that George Washington's teeth were made of wood, they were really made first of cow's teeth, and then from hippopotamus tusks. He became a soldier when he was just nineteen, and when America declared its independence many years later, Washington was chosen to lead the army, and eventually the country

Each book in this middle-grade series is illustrated with photographs and illustrations while sidebars, a timeline, and entertaining cartoons further illuminate each subject's personality.

A biography of the famous Apache warrior who fought for the right of Native Americans to live and roam freely on their homeland.

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An introduction to the life of Neil Armstrong, the first human being to walk on the moon.

Book by Ransom, Candice F.

This book presents an overview of Mansa Musa's life, as well as his influence on history and the world.

Follows Louis Armstrong's outstanding career as a jazz musician in the early 20th century.