Books in Impact Biographies series

Examines the personal life and musical career of the famous jazz trumpeter and singer known as Satchmo.

A biography of the noted jazz trumpeter who gained fame performing at the first Newport Jazz Festival in 1955

A biography of the nineteenth-century author whose anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" helped intensify the disagreement between North and South

The story of America's most famous composer of ragtime music.

Discusses Baldwin's childhood in Harlem, his expatriate experiences, and his return to the U.S. in the 1960s to work for the Civil Rights movement

Relates the story of the African American woman who, despite a turbulent life, became one of the most famous singers in the history of jazz

How much do you know about Rosa Parks? Find out the facts you need to know about this activitist in the civil rights movement. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

A biography of Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan's first woman prime minister, with emphasis on the political situation that enabled her to rise to power.

Presents a biography of the archbishop who rose from parish priest to the highest rank in the Anglican church of South Africa and earned international recognition, including the Nobel Peace Prize, for his involvement in the anti-apartheid movement.

A biography of the the four boys from Liverpool who, after achieving phenomenal success as the Beatles, were pressured by international fame, and broke up in 1970.

Traces Chaplin's career as a comedian, an actor, and a director, and discusses his stormy private life

Traces the singer's musical roots, describes her accomplishments in soul, gospel, jazz, and other types of music, and recounts the ups and downs of her singing career and her personal life