Books in First Biographies series

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Shoshone woman who served as interpreter and guide to Lewis and Clark on their expedition to the Pacific.

This a biography of Ruby Bridges, who was born during the time of segregation in the South. In 1960, she made history when she attended an all-white school.

A biography of the Powhatan Indian woman who befriended the English settlers at Jamestown

A brief biography of the famous explorer, Christopher Columbus, recounts his voyages and discoveries.

A biography of the legendary American trapper, scout, and Indian agent

How much do you know about Harriet Tubman? Find out the facts you need to know about this conductor on the Underground Railroad. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

A biography of the famous frontiersman, lawmaker, and storyteller who died defending the Alamo.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to George Washington, the first president of the United States.

Presents the life of the fifteenth-century explorer and how he came to discover the New World

Introduces the life and accomplishments of the artist who invented a Mexican style of painting and who brought art out of museums and onto public walls.

This title looks at Frederick Douglass, from his early life, through the work that made him famous.

A biography of the American patriot who rode to Lexington to warn the colonists that the British were coming