Profiles the life and career of the Spanish explorer and conqueror who marched into the Inca empire, held the Inca king for ransom, stuffed his pockets with gold and became governor of present-day Peru.
Profiles the life of Italian artist and sculptor Michelangelo, well known for his marble statue of David and his painting of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Examines the life and times of the eighteenth president of the United States, discussing his personal life as well as his military and political careers.
Profiles the respected leader, Crazy Horse, who was loved by the Sioux people for his generosity and determination. Strong in battle, he fought to preserve the Sioux way of life and protect their lands from homesteaders who flocked to settle the frontier.
Explores the life and career of author Amy Tan, from her childhood in Oakland, California, through her struggle to accept her Chinese heritage, to her career as a writer.