Books in Community Builders series

A biography of the doctors who established the Mayo Clinic and who funded numerous medical studies

Learn about the founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company in Hershey, Pennsylvania, known for his hard work, perseverance, and charity on behalf of young people.Each title in this series is a biography of a well-known person who has contributed to the economic and cultural growth of a town, city, or region.

A biography of Bill Boeing, a pioneer in the development of aviation and the founder of the Boeing Company, which started out building military and transport airplanes and now builds most of the world's passenger jet aircraft.

Presents the life of the woman whose devotion to social work led to her establishing Hull House in Chicago and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931

Describes the efforts of Andrew Carnegie to build public libraries as a way of improving community life in Pittsburgh and other places

Relates the story of the founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company in Hershey, Pennsylvania, known for his hard work, perseverance, and charity on behalf of young people

Describes the efforts of Andrew Carnegie to build public libraries as a way of improving community life in Pittsburgh and other places

Relates the life story of Molly Brown, who rose from humble beginnings to great wealth through the Colorado Gold Rush, survived the sinking of the Titanic, and was active in social reform.

A biography of Bill Boeing, a pioneer in the development of aviation and the founder of the Boeing Company, which started out building military and transport airplanes and now builds most of the world's passenger jet aircraft.

A biography of the African American who came from a poor community and became a congressman

A biography of Bill Gates, focusing on the Seattle business community and the global village that he has helped create through his work as a computer software entrepreneur

A biography of the African American who came from a poor community and became a congressman