Books in Book Report Biographies series

A biography of the British bacteriologist, born in Scotland, who was knighted and awarded the 1945 Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering penicillin

Describes the career and accomplishments of the magician and escape artist who changed the field of stage magic and investigated the claims of spiritualism.

Traces the life of the film maker who directed such movies as "American Graffiti" and "Star Wars"

Traces the life and work of the man whose study of galaxies led to a new understanding of the universe.

Examines the life and disappearance of the pilot who was the first woman to cross the Atlantic in a plane by herself

Recounts the life of the colonial statesman, merchant, and patriot who became prominent during the American Revolution

Examines the life of the African American scholar and leader who helped establish the NAACP and devoted his life to gaining equality for his people

Describes the life of the young German immigrant who became a noted illustrator of magazines and a political cartoonist

Discusses the life and musical career of the African American trumpet player known for his performances of popular jazz and classical music

A biography of cosmetic entrepreneur EstÂee Lauder, from her days of selling face powder at card parties to the present multimillion-dollar beauty company that bears her name.

Traces the life of the film maker who directed such movies as "American Graffiti" and "Star Wars"

A biography of the zoologist focusing on her work with the chimpanzees at the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania