Books in Extraordinary People series

This book explores the lives and accomplishments of some of the world's most famous women scientists. Among the many women included in this book are Rachel Carson, Dian Fossey, and Margaret Mead. Also included is a broad summary of the enormous contributions that women have made to both early and modern scientific research.

Presents short biographies of ninety-five black Americans from colonial to contemporary times, highlighting their personal achievements and their resulting contributions to the growth of American society.

Profiles of more than eighty-five distinguished black Americans representing a wide range of fields are accompanied by discussions on key events in the history of the civil rights movement in the United States

Presents short portraits of more than sixty patriotic Americans, groups, documents, and symbols, including Benjamin Rush, Casimir Pulaski, the Liberty Bell, the Declaration of Independence, Sybil Ludington, and the Daughters of Liberty.

From old school to new heroes, a lively addition to the Extraordinary People series celebrates the rich history and continuing emergence of female athletes, revealing the struggles and successes of many legends and current stars. Original.

Discusses the lives and accomplishments of outstanding Native Americans from the eighteenth century to the present, including Wilma Mankiller, Billy Mills, Sacagawea, Louis Ballard, and Will Rogers

Biographical accounts of remarkable individuals in history who achieved noteworthy goals at an early age, from young warrior and Mongol leader Genghis Khan to nine-year-old world chess champion Nawrose Nur

Profiles seven dozen people throughout history with various physical or mental disabilities, and provides historical background on the disability rights movement

Looks at the many artists, photographers, choreographers, musicians, composers, poets, writers, and other creative people who made Harlem such an amazing place in the 1920s and 1930s.

A look at the lives of some courageous Americans who worked hard for civil rights in America.

Looks at the many artists, photographers, choreographers, musicians, composers, poets, writers, and other creative people who made Harlem such an amazing place in the 1920s and 1930s.

Presents the lives of some famous and accomplished Hispanic Americans, including Hernando de Soto, Tito Puente, William Carlos Williams, and Ellen Ochoa.