A brief biography of the former Texas librarian and teacher who, as the wife of the forty-third president, became first lady in 2001.

Biographies of thirteen women who pioneered in their different fields, from Anne Hutchinson to Amelia Earhart.

A biography of the inventor of the cotton gin who also developed basic ideas of mass production in the manufacture of weapons and other machines.

A biography of the blind and deaf woman who rose above her physical disabilities to international renown and who helped other handicapped persons to live fuller lives.

An easy-to-read biography of the man whose natural mechanical ability enabled him to realize his childhood dream and make a fortune by building an engine that would replace the horse.

A brief biography of the lame Cherokee who fulfilled his desire to help his people by inventing an alphabet for the Cherokee language.

An easy-to-read biography of the "friendly soldier and President who always wanted peace."

An easy-to-read biography of the Oklahoma Indian who came to be considered "one of the world's finest all-around athletes."