Thomas Jefferson
In this fascinating story, readers spend a day with Thomas Jefferson as he and his grandson visit the vast plantation of... MoreThomas Jefferson
Jimmy Carter
Presents the life and political career of the thirty-ninth president of the United States.... MoreJimmy Carter
Mark Antony
A biography of the Roman general, orator, and statesman who, after the death of Julius Caesar formed an uneasy alliance ... MoreMark Antony
Chaim Weizmann
Presents a biography of the leader who worked to establish a national homeland for Jews in Palestine and served as Israe... MoreChaim Weizmann
James Madison
This book introduces readers to the life of our country’s fourth president, James Madison, who helped create the United ... MoreJames Madison
Constantine
A biography of Constantine the Great, who was the first emperor of Rome to become a Christian, and who made Constantinop... MoreConstantine
Who Was: Henry VIII?
Each title is a biography of one person's life, achievements and the problems they faced. The series covers many histori... MoreWho Was: Henry VIII?
Thomas Paine
Examines the life of the influential political writer whose pamphlet "Common Sense" became one of the basic tracts of th... MoreThomas Paine
Zhou Enlai
Traces Zhou Enlai's involvement in the Chinese revolution, describes his role as premier and foreign minister, and brief... MoreZhou Enlai
Nelson and Winnie Mandela: South African Leaders
-- Absorbing accounts of the men and women whose ideas and actions have changed the course of history-- Examines each pe... MoreNelson and Winnie Mandela: South African Leaders
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar is another one of Shakespeare's famous plays that portrays actual events from Roman history. Set in ancien... MoreJulius Caesar
Nikita Khrushchev
A biography of the man who ruled the Soviet Union from 1958 to 1964.... MoreNikita Khrushchev
Henry Kissinger
Henry Alfred Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 for his part in negotiating a cease-fire between North ... MoreHenry Kissinger
Alexander the Great: King of Macedon
-- Absorbing accounts of the men and women whose ideas and actions have changed the course of history-- Examines each pe... MoreAlexander the Great: King of Macedon
Mother Teresa
A biography of the founder of the Missionary Sisters and Brothers of Charity, known for her work with the destitute and ... MoreMother Teresa
Richard Nixon
Surveys the life of the only United States president to resign from office.... MoreRichard Nixon
Gandhi
-- Absorbing accounts of the men and women whose ideas and actions have changed the course of history-- Examines each pe... MoreGandhi
Hirohito
A biography of the Japanese emperor who, following World War II, approved a constitution that changed his role from divi... MoreHirohito
Prince Norodom Sihanouk
A biography of the Cambodian head of state who was overthrown in 1970.... MorePrince Norodom Sihanouk
Ferdinand and Isabella
A biography of the king and queen whose marriage led to the unification of Spain and who increased the country's power b... MoreFerdinand and Isabella
Dag Hammarskjold
A biography of the Swedish diplomat who served as secretary-general of the United Nations and was awarded the Nobel peac... MoreDag Hammarskjold
Augustus Caesar
A biography of the first Roman emperor, under whom Rome achieved great glory.... MoreAugustus Caesar
Genghis Khan
As a boy, Genghis Khan inherited the role of leader after his father’s death. As a man, he earned it—by fiercely protect... MoreGenghis Khan
Indira Gandhi
Describes how Indira Gandhi's life was intertwined with the political development of India, eventually leading her to be... MoreIndira Gandhi
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
Follows the life of the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution, who became the first head of the Soviet state.... MoreVladimir Ilyich Lenin
Robert F.Kennedy
Traces the life of the attorney general and senator who was assassinated while campaigning for the Democratic presidenti... MoreRobert F.Kennedy
Clement Attlee
-- Absorbing accounts of the men and women whose ideas and actions have changed the course of history-- Examines each pe... MoreClement Attlee
Georges Clemenceau
-- Absorbing accounts of the men and women whose ideas and actions have changed the course of history-- Examines each pe... MoreGeorges Clemenceau
Willy Brandt
-- Absorbing accounts of the men and women whose ideas and actions have changed the course of history-- Examines each pe... MoreWilly Brandt
Mikhail Gorbachev
An illustrated biography of the Soviet leader who came to power in 1985.... MoreMikhail Gorbachev
George Washington
This book introduces readers to the life of our country’s first president, George Washington, who led America to victory... MoreGeorge Washington
Corazon Aquino
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the... MoreCorazon Aquino
Daniel Ortega: President of Nicaragua
Surveys the life and times of the leader of the Sandanista government in Nicaragua.... MoreDaniel Ortega: President of Nicaragua
Alexander Hamilton
This book introduces readers to the life of one of our country’s first leaders, Alexander Hamilton, who helped create th... MoreAlexander Hamilton
Who Was: Queen Victoria?
Each title is a biography of one person's life, achievements and the problems they faced. The series covers many histori... MoreWho Was: Queen Victoria?
20th Century History Makers: Adolf Hitler
Part of a series of biographies for pupils working at Key Stages Three and Four, this volume includes black and white an... More20th Century History Makers: Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
Thoughtful introduction to the remarkable life of Winston Churchill for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful ... MoreWinston Churchill
