A biography of the First Lady who not only aided her husband after he was stricken with polio but also served as a delegate to the United Nations where she helped start UNICEF.
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Emphasizes the social changes effected by Jane Addams as she worked to improve the lot of the poor people who were her friends.
A biography of a young cancer patient with an artificial leg who is determined to run 5300 miles across Canada in his own Marathon of Hope in order to raise money for cancer research.
A biography of John Chapman whose distribtuion of appleseeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend and left us a legacy we can still enjoy today.
A brief biography of Ludwig van Beethoven, emphasizing the importance of giving in his life.
A brief biography of Abraham Lincoln emphasizing the importance of respect in his life.
Presents a biography, stressing the value of responsibility, of the Afro-American who was instrumental in the establishment of the United Nations.
A biography of Cochise, the Apache chief, whose life illustrates the values of trust and truth.
Focuses on Helen Keller's determination to hear, see, and speak and her equal determination to help others with handicaps similar to her own.
A biography of one of history's most prolific inventors, stressing his ingenuity and creativity.
A biography of Maurice Richard, whose tenacity in the face of many injuries helped him become one of Canada's finest hockey players.
Describes the helpful work of Harriet Tubman in aiding slaves to flee the South, in assisting the Union army during the Civil War, and in establishing homes for the old and needy after the war.
The story of the English girl who became a famous nurse, emphasizing the role of compassion in her dedication to the alleviation of suffering.
The life of seafarer Captain James Cook, whose boldness in dangerous situations made him a great navigator and explorer.
Demonstrates the value of fairness in the life of the turn-of-the-century journalist whose pen name was Nelly Bly.
Follows the life of the English politician, whose strong leadership brought him success and world-wide admiration.
A brief biography emphasizing the importance of learning in the life of the scientist who was awarded the Nobel prize for her work in chemistry.
A biography of Thomas Jefferson emphasizing his lasting contributions to his country.
A brief biography emphasizing the value of adventure in the life of the Shoshoni Indian woman who acted as a guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition.