Essential Lives

by Sue Vander Hook

This title examines the remarkable life of Adolf Hitler. Readers will learn about Hitler’s family background, childhood, education, and rise to power as the leader of Germany during World War More →

by DeAnn Herringshaw

This title examines the remarkable life of Dorothy Dandridge. Readers will learn about Dandridge’s family background, childhood, education, and groundbreaking work as an actress who broke… More →

by Tom Robinson

This biography examines the remarkable life of Malcolm X using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking black-and-white images and rich color photographs, readers will learn about… More →

by Charles E. Pederson

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

by Sue Vander Hook

Discusses the life and achievements of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 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 Valerie Bodden

This title examines the remarkable life of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Readers will learn about her family background, childhood, education, and marriage to Bill Clinton, as well as her career in More →

by Martin Gitlin

This title examines the remarkable life of Sonia Sotomayor. Readers will learn about Sotomayor's family background, childhood, education, and career as the first Hispanic American associate… More →

by Kekla Magoon

Discusses the life of the man who helped shape world history. More →

by Katie Marsico

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