Books in Britannica Beginner Bios series

Influential lawyer, first lady of Arkansas and then the United States, senator for New York, and U.S. secretary of state—Hillary Clinton has been an influential figure in American politics for over three decades. This biography aimed at the lower elementary market presents Hillary’s achievements and policies in a simple, easy-to-grasp manner. If her history proves anything, she’ll remain a key political figure in the years to come. • Hillary Clinton just released her memoir Hard Choices, and many consider her to be the frontrunner for the 216 Democratic presidential nomination—making a biography that explains her platform to lower elementary readers key in the coming years.

Influential lawyer, first lady of Arkansas and then the United States, senator for New York, and U.S. secretary of state—Hillary Clinton has been an influential figure in American politics for over three decades. This biography aimed at the lower elementary market presents Hillary’s achievements and policies in a simple, easy-to-grasp manner. If her history proves anything, she’ll remain a key political figure in the years to come. • Hillary Clinton just released her memoir Hard Choices, and many consider her to be the frontrunner for the 216 Democratic presidential nomination—making a biography that explains her platform to lower elementary readers key in the coming years.

A haunting account Anne Frank and her tragically short life as a hidden Jewish fugitive during the Holocaust. Geared toward upper-elementary-level readers, Killcoyne's book begins with Frank's early life before the outbreak of World War II. Anne Frank's attempt to live and document a normal life in the face of great danger and adversity makes this an especially compelling title for young readers.

The "bard of Avon," as he is remembered, earned popularity and fortune during his lifetime more than four hundred years ago. Today, William Shakespeare is more famous than ever. He wrote or cowrote thirty-eight stage comedies, tragedies, and historical dramas. He also penned many romantic poems. Some of the world's best-known literary quotations come from his writings. Young readers will discover why many historians consider him the greatest playwright of all time.

Charles Darwin lived in the Victorian era, a time of great change. Many people were debating how life on Earth began. In his twenties, Darwin went on a five-year sea voyage around the world. It shook up his ideas about how life evolved. His radical new insight, natural selection, was so controversial that he feared revealing it for more than twenty years. His classic, "On the Origin of Species," has been called the best science book ever written; it revolutionized biology. This book for young readers reveals the struggles that Darwin faced as he presented his powerful ideas to the world.

Most readers will recognize the name, but their information might be limited to Thomas Alva Edison's most famous inventions, including the light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera. This brief introductory biography introduces young readers to Edison's extraordinary life and brilliant mind. Beginning with his younger years, this book guides readers through his school and work experiences, highlighting his inspirations and other talents, such as salesmanship. An overview of his many later inventions make clear why he was called the "Wizard of Menlo Park" and has such a prominent place in history.

Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, is one of the most highly regarded childrens book authors of all time. In this delightful biography, readers learn how Dr. Seuss created a world of imagination that entertained and educated children through books, rhymes, and hysterical drawings of strange creatures. His Green Eggs and Ham, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and The Cat in the Hat are among the most popular, best-selling books internationally. Geisel won three Caldecott Honor Awards, and he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his contribution to the education and enjoyment of Americas children and their parents.

Sitting Bull is an iconic figure in the history of Native American resistance to white settlement. This thorough lower-elementary-level biography paints the story of the famous Lakota chief's life. Sitting Bull's chronicle is presented in clear language, highlighting special terminology in pop-out Vocabulary Boxes. The text covers Sitting Bull's rise from a typical Lakota child to a fierce warrior chief and then contextualizes Sitting Bull's leadership within the history of U.S. advances on indigenous territories. Quick Fact sidebars reinforce the skill of connecting related information in two side-by-side texts. This fascinating biography will spur young readers to learn more.

Albert Einsteins studies and findings are world renowned, and this beginner biography walks elementary readers through the life of one of historys most amazing scientists. With many color photos, the book details his early life and struggles in Germany. Readers will learn about Einsteins personal life in Germany and Italy. His major scientific achievements are clearly and simply explained, as are general physics terms. Readers will enjoy this lively life story and are apt to be inspired by Einsteins achievements and determination.