Discusses the contributions of various women who helped the American colonies break free of British rule, including Abigail Adams, Peggy Arnold, Esther Reed, Deborah Sampson, Mercy Warren, And Phillis Wheatley.

The Historical Heroes series introduces young readers to some of the most important individuals in U.S. history. Each book features easy-to-read text based on sight words, along with exciting photos to help inspire beginning readers.

The History Makers biography of Isaac Newton narrates events from this mathematician's personal life while providing key details about the scientists and theories he studied and the trials of his world. Analysis of his personal and intellectual journey is evidenced by Newton's own words and the words of his contemporaries and predecessors. By pairing the story of his life to explanations of mathematical and scientific theory, readers make connections...

A surprising appointment to command the Army of Italy and a series of battles resulting in the defeat of Italy's French enemies were the precursors to Napoleon Bonaparte, a son of the Revolution, changing the face of Europe prior to his position in France. A confident and relentless man, Napoleon Bonaparte became the First Consul-possessing supreme power as the ruler of France. His eventual self-coronation as the Emperor Napoleon led to many people...

Perhaps best remembered as the founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud has become respected as a great thinker and therapist. He inspired and redefined the field of psychology and continues to intrigue the psychological field today. This is the story of Sigmund Freud, the most recognized name in psychology.

The world of jazz was just developing when Louis Armstrong was born in 1901. During his life, Armstrong became a defining figure in the burgeoning jazz movement, developing his own style in both bands and in a solo career. His unique approach inspired other jazz contemporaries, including Bing Crosby and Billie Holiday. This is the story of his life, death, and legacy, and his lasting influence on jazz today.

The Historical Heroes series introduces young readers to some of the most important individuals in U.S. history. Each book features easy-to-read text based on sight words, along with exciting photos to help inspire beginning readers.

Pope John Paul II has made a lasting impression not only on those belonging to the Catholic faith but also to people of differing religious backgrounds. An unlikely candidate for the papacy, Karol Wojtyła ascended St. Peter's throne as the first non-Italian pope in 450 years. A harbinger of modernity and religious reform, Pope John Paul II revolutionized the Church during his reign-one of the longest in papal history. This book features an exploration...

Albert Einstein has been an influential figure in the development of modern physics since his paper on the theory relativity was published in Annalen der Physik in 1905. This book explores Einstein's younger years, his struggle to get published, his tumultuous marriages and relationships, as well as his pacifist attitudes in years characterized by war. Einstein continues to be idolized by people around the world for his contributions to the advancement...

One of the most renowned names in history, Julius Caesar earned his reputation as a strict general, a resilient and resourceful thinker, and a determined dictator. This is the story of Caesar's life, accomplishments, and death, and the legacy of his name today.