This engaging series of biographies introduces readers to the lives of history's most influential figures. Each volume offers a compelling look at the childhood, pivotal moments, and lasting legacies of inspirational individuals. These are accessible and enriching narratives for young minds eager to understand the world and the people who shaped it. Explore the stories of pioneers, leaders, and artists who made a significant impact.
A biography of the first black South African president, who spent twenty-seven years in jail for his political beliefs, discusses the struggle to end apartheid, his country's former system of racial segregation and oppression.
DK's acclaimed DK Biography series tackles one of history's most colorful figures in Harry Houdini. Perfect for book reports or summer reading, the DK Biography series brings a new clarity and narrative voice to history's most colorful figures. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
Presents a biography of physicist Albert Einstein.
Benjamin Franklin felt stifled at his brother's Boston print shop, so he ran away to seek his fortune in Philadelphia. Before long, he'd become one of the most famous people in the American colonies-a respected author, publisher, philosopher, scientist, and diplomat. Find out about the amazing accomplishments of this candlemaker's son, from his experiments with electricity to his contributions to the Constitution of the United States.