Books in Rookie Biographies series

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the United States' twenty-sixth president.

As a young girl, Clinton was taught to always help the less fortunate. Over the years, she has dedicated herself to bettering the lives of women and children around the world. As a lawyer, a senator, and the United States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has worked hard to make the world a better place.

Presents a brief look at the life of Christopher Columbus and his search for a new route to the Indies.

Presents a brief overview of the life of the man who wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" and many other beloved children's books.

A simple biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader who helped American blacks win many battles for equal rights and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

A biography of the fifteenth-century Italian seaman and navigator who unknowingly discovered a new continent while looking for a western route to India.

Provides an easy-to-read introduction to the life of Amelia Earhart.

Presents the life and career of Serena Williams, from her childhood to the world of professional tennis.

When George Washington Carver grew up, African Americans were not allowed to attend most schools. Yet he never gave up on his intense desire to further his education. Read about how Carver worked to become a top agricultural scientistand how he used his knowledge to better the lives of poor farmers.

Describes in simple terms the life of Queen Elizabeth I of England

An introduction to the life of the African American scientist who overcame great hardship to make unusual and important discoveries in the field of agriculture.

An introduction to the life of Mae Jemison, engineer, physician, and astronaut.