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Benjamin Franklin
Tanja Lee
Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, Aug. 11, 2008)None
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Famous Artists
Schofield & Sims
Map (Schofield & Sims, Oct. 1, 1996)None
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Benjamin Franklin
Tanja Lee
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 4, 2001)A collection of essays examines the life of Bejamin Franklin, including his influences, his achievements in science, and his political career.
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Inventors and Inventions Poster
Schofield & Sims
Map (Schofield & Sims, )None
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Charles Dickens
Harold Maltz
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, June 9, 2003)A collection of essays profiles the life of the popular Victorian author and the impact of his writings on society and culture.
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Cesar Chavez
Michelle E. Houle
Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 6, 2003)From humble beginnings as a migrant laborer, César Chávez stood up against unscrupulous growers and championed the rights of farm workers. His efforts led to the founding of a union that fought to improve the lives of its poor and uneducated members.
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Charles Dickens
Harold Maltz, Miriam Maltz
Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, Aug. 11, 2008)Although history is often conceived of as a series of significant dates, it is people who shape the course of human events. The "People Who Made History series profiles the distinctive individuals who through their talent, skills, intellect, or charisma have made an impact on their times and influenced generations thereafter. These individuals have influenced the course of history, often for the better, sometimes for the worse. Each volume profiles a significant figure and presents a variety of essays that focus on that person's major contributions or notorious deeds and their place in history. The essays are edited and organized to ensure their accessibility. An introductory essay provides essential background on the subject's life and times. The appendix of primary source documents and extensive bibliography offer avenues for further research.
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Albert Einstein
Clarice Swisher
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 6, 2001)Albert Einstein developed theories in the first decades of the twentieth century that overturned a two-hundred-year-old view of the universe and changed the course of physics. This anthology chronicles the influences on Einstein's development as a scientist, his work in physics, his fame and espoused causes, and his work in America.
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George Washington
Karen Price Hossell
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, July 9, 2003)A collection of articles discuss the life and accomplishments of America's first president.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Raymond Obstfeld, Loretta Obstfeld
Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, Sept. 1, 2000)Contains a biographical overview of the life and times of the emperor, and a series of essays on the major influences on his character and career, domestic and foreign policies, military career, and legacy.
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People Who Made History - Frederick Douglass
John R. McKivigan
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 3, 2003)Frederick Douglass was a runaway slave who became a leader in the abolitionist movement and later the early civil rights movement. This anthology examines Douglass's many diverse activities, his philosophy of reform, and his long-term impact on American race relations.
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Galileo
Clarice Swisher
Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, March 1, 2001)Examines the life and struggles of Galileo and discusses his many contributions in such areas as scientific research, physics, and astronomy.