Books in Trailblazers of the West series

A biography of the First Lady who, despite her shyness, followed her conscience and devoted her life to helping others and working for peace.

A biography of the thirty-fifth president of the United States, who served from 1961 until his assasination in 1963.

- Time lines- Primary sources- Historic photos- Fact boxes- Glossary, Index- Sources of further information

A biography of the Indian political and spiritual leader who furthered a strategy of nonviolent civil disobedience to coerce Britain into granting independence to India in 1947.

Explores the life and career of Thomas Alva Edison, inventor of the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and many other innovations.

Examines the life and work of the woman who became one of the twentieth-century's most respected and foremost anthropologists through her studies of various peoples and cultures.

Examines the life and career of the American architect, detailing the evolution of his innovative design and the structures which won him fame around the world.

A biography of the man responsible for mass producing the automobile in the early part of the twentieth century.

Explores the life and career of J.K. Rowling, author of the best-selling "Harry Potter" books.

A biography of the legendary boxer, who began his career as Cassius Clay, discussing his prowess in the ring, his conversion to Islam and opposition to the Vietnam War, and his life after boxing.

Biography of the twenty-sixth president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.

Examines the childhood, war years, political career, and personal life of the twentieth-century British statesman, soldier, and historian.