Essential Lives

by L.L. Owens

Discusses the life and accomplishments of the eighteenth-century American printer, scientist, statesman, and inventor. More →

by M.J. Cosson

Discusses the life of the African American woman who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape. More →

by M.C. Hall

Discusses the life of the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. More →

by Charles E. Pederson

Discusses the life of the man who developed the electric light bulb and many other inventions. More →

by Scott Gillam

This title examines the remarkable life of Steve Jobs. Readers will learn about Jobs' family background, childhood, education, and groundbreaking work in the computer and technology industry. More →

by Helga Schier Ph.D.

Discusses the life and achievements of George Washington Carver, discussing his childhood, education, family, and influence. More →

by Katie Marsico

Discusses the life and achievements of Zora Neale Hurston, discussing her childhood, education, family, and influence. More →

by Scott Gillam

Discusses the life and achievements of Steve Jobs, discussing his childhood, education, family, and influence. More →

by Kekla Magoon

Discusses the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela, discussing his childhood, education, family, and influence. More →

by Katie Marsico

Discusses the life and achievements of Lucretia Mott, discussing her childhood, education, family, and influence. More →