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The Story of Benjamin Franklin: Amazing American
Margaret Davidson, John Speirs
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1997)Describes the life and many notable accomplishments of the American printer, businessman, inventor, community leader, and statesman.
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The Queen Mother: Grandmother of a Nation
Richard Wood, Sara Wood
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 2001)Chronicles the life of Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, from her birth in London in 1900 to her marriage in 1923 to Prince Albert, who was to become King George VI, to her hundredth birthday.
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The Story of Two American Generals: Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. Colin L. Powell
Katherine Applegate
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Oct. 1, 1995)Applegate, Katherine
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The Story of Frederick Douglass Voice of Freedom
Eric Weiner, Steven Parton
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1996)Recounts Douglass' life as a slave, his daring escape to freedom, and how he became the foremost African American abolitionist of his time
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Anne Frank: Voice of Hope
Cath Senker
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 2001)Traces the life of the Jewish girl who chronicled her day-to-day life in a diary as she hid in an attic in Amsterdam during World War II.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Musical Genius
Stewart Ross
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 2004)Introduces the life and work of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose works include "The Marriage of Figaro," "The Jupiter Symphony," and "The Magic Flute."
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The Life of Florence Nightingale
Kathleen Connors
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Classroom, Jan. 1, 2014)Florence Nightingales parents believed the nursing profession was beneath her, but she felt a calling to help the sick. By the end of her life, Florence had bettered nurses training around the world and elevated nursing to a noble pursuit for women of all social classes. Including social studies information and a helpful timeline, the biography of Florence Nightingale will engage readers in a world very different from their own. Historical images immerse them in Victorian England and the hospital wards so marked by the good work of the lady with the lamp.
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The Life of Ben Franklin
Maria Nelson
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2012)Ben Franklin greatly influenced all Americans with his work as a diplomat, scientist, and inventor. He signed both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. In this book, interesting biographical information written in accessible language will introduce beginning readers to one of the most famous Founding Fathers. Fascinating images of Franklin through his life and a helpful timeline of key events will connect young historians to his life and work.
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The Story of Roberto Clemente, All-Star Hero
Jim O'Connor, Stephen Marchesi
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 1995)A brief biography of the outspoken Pittsburg Pirates' All-Star, well known for his humanitarian efforts and inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame in 1973.
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The Story of Pocahontas Indian Princess
Patricia Adams, Tony Capparelli
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1996)A biography of the seventeenth-century Indian princess who befriended Captain John Smith and the English settlers of Jamestown.
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The Story of Louisa May Alcott Determined Writer
Marci McGill, Darcy May
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1996)Recounts the life of the noted nineteenth century writer, detailing her childhood in Pennsylvania and Boston and her later success as author of the classic "Little Women"
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The Story of Christopher Columbus: Admiral of the Ocean Sea
Mary Pope Osborne, Stephen Marchesi
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1997)Traces the life of the Italian sailor who is most remembered for his voyages to the New World on behalf of Spain.
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