Essential Lives

by Emma Carlson Berne

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

by Katie Marsico

This title examines the remarkable life of Alexander the Great. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, education, military pursuits, and key conquests. Color photos,… More →

by Scott Gillam

This title examines the remarkable life of Andrew Carnegie. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, education, business pursuits, and charitable contributions. Color… More →

by Katie Marsico

This title examines the remarkable life of Fidel Castro. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, education, and political pursuits. Color photos, detailed maps, and… More →

by Sue Vander Hook

This title examines the remarkable life of Winston Churchill. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, education, military and political pursuits, and societal… More →

by Lillian E. Forman

This title examines the remarkable life of Albert Einstein. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, education, development of scientific and mathematic theories, and… More →

by Ruth Strother

This title examines the remarkable life of Margaret Mead. Readers will learn about her family background, childhood, education, development of anthropological theories, and societal… More →

by Charles E. Pederson

This title examines the remarkable life of Jackie Robinson. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, education, entry into and career in professional baseball, and societal… More →

by Tom Robinson

This title examines the remarkable life of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his childhood, education, community organizer work, and law career. Obama's entry into politics is discussed… More →

by Thom Winckelmann

This title examines the remarkable life of Bono. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, and education, as well as his career as a musician and his humanitarian work. Color More →