Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Born in Austria in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his first piece of music, a minuet, when he was just five year... MoreWho Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Who Was Annie Oakley?
You want girl power? Meet Annie Oakley! Born in 1860, she became one of the best-loved and most famous women of her gene... MoreWho Was Annie Oakley?
Who Was Ben Franklin?
Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a sta... MoreWho Was Ben Franklin?
Who Was Henry Ford?
Born on a small farm in rural Michigan, Henry Ford’s humble beginnings were no match for his ambition. Ford quickly crea... MoreWho Was Henry Ford?
Who Was Sacagawea?
Sacagawea was only sixteen when she made one of the most remarkable journeys in American history, traveling 4500 miles b... MoreWho Was Sacagawea?
Who Was Albert Einstein?
Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein bes... MoreWho Was Albert Einstein?
Who Is Maria Tallchief?
Born in 1925, Maria Tallchief spent part of her childhood on an Osage reservation in Oklahoma. With the support of her f... MoreWho Is Maria Tallchief?
Who Was Harry Houdini?
Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks... MoreWho Was Harry Houdini?
Who Was Amelia Earhart?
Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. ... MoreWho Was Amelia Earhart?
Who Was: Harriet Tubman?
Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property; she was whipped by owne... MoreWho Was: Harriet Tubman?
Who Was Thomas Jefferson
Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It's true. The s... MoreWho Was Thomas Jefferson
Who Was Helen Keller?
At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of h... MoreWho Was Helen Keller?
Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?
For a long time, the main role of First Ladies was to act as hostesses of the White House...until Eleanor Roosevelt. Bo... MoreWho Was Eleanor Roosevelt?
Who Was Mark Twain?
A humorist, narrator, and social observer, Mark Twain is unsurpassed in American literature. Best known as author of The... MoreWho Was Mark Twain?
Who Was Ferdinand Magellan?
When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by ... MoreWho Was Ferdinand Magellan?
Who Was Louis Armstrong?
If not for a stint in reform school, young Louis Armstrong might never have become a musician. It was a teacher at the C... MoreWho Was Louis Armstrong?
Who Was John F. Kennedy?
The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWII and became the 35th president fought-and won-his first bat... MoreWho Was John F. Kennedy?
Who Was Ronald Reagan?
From his childhood in rural Illinois to moviemaking days in Hollywood and on to a career in politics that took him all t... MoreWho Was Ronald Reagan?
Who Was Charles Darwin?
Charles Darwin was the ground-breaking scientist whose theory of evolution changed our understanding of the natural worl... MoreWho Was Charles Darwin?
Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?
Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machin... MoreWho Was Leonardo da Vinci?
Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
The perfect biography to "bite into" at the start of a new school year! Children are sure to be fascinated by the eccent... MoreWho Was Johnny Appleseed?
Who Were The Beatles
Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know their whole story? Geoff Edgers, a Bos... MoreWho Were The Beatles
Who Was King Tut?
Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth ... MoreWho Was King Tut?
Who Was William Shakespeare?
The beloved plays of Shakespeare are still produced everywhere, yet the life of the world's most famous playwright remai... MoreWho Was William Shakespeare?
Who Was Daniel Boone?
Called the "Great Pathfinder", Daniel Boone is most famous for opening up the West to settlers through Kentucky. A symbo... MoreWho Was Daniel Boone?
Who Was Anne Frank?
In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her ch... MoreWho Was Anne Frank?
Who Was Marco Polo?
Marco Polo was seventeen when he set out for China ...and forty-one when he came back! More than seven hundred years ago... MoreWho Was Marco Polo?
Who Was Elvis Presley?
Put on your blue suede shoes and get ready for another addition to the Who Was…? series! The King could not have come fr... MoreWho Was Elvis Presley?
Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
The story of one of the most influential civil rights activist of our time. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 25 when... MoreWho Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Who Was Neil Armstrong?
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step... MoreWho Was Neil Armstrong?
Who Was Queen Elizabeth I?
The life of Queen Elizabeth I was dramatic and dangerous: cast out of her father's court at the age of three and impriso... MoreWho Was Queen Elizabeth I?
Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age—literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixte... MoreWho Was Abraham Lincoln?
Who Was George Washington?
In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country... MoreWho Was George Washington?
Who Was Davy Crockett?
Davy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, is a man of legend. He is said to have killed his first bear when he was t... MoreWho Was Davy Crockett?
Who Is Barack Obama?
As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first African-American president. With black-and-white illu... MoreWho Is Barack Obama?
Who Was Walt Disney?
Walt Disney always loved to entertain people. Often it got him into trouble. Once he painted pictures with tar on the si... MoreWho Was Walt Disney?
Who Was Claude Monet?
Claude Monet is considered one of the most influential artists of all time. He is a founder of the French Impressionist ... MoreWho Was Claude Monet?
Who Was Franklin Roosevelt?
A boy who loved sailing, riding horses, and football A man left crippled by polio The only president of the United Sta... MoreWho Was Franklin Roosevelt?
Who Was Jim Henson?
Jim Henson broke into television with a five-minute puppetry segment when he was only a freshman in college. He created ... MoreWho Was Jim Henson?
Who Was Rosa Parks?
In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act t... MoreWho Was Rosa Parks?
Who Was Jackie Robinson?
As a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball.... MoreWho Was Jackie Robinson?
Who Was Dr. Seuss?
Ted Geisel loved to doodle from the time he was a kid. He had an offbeat, fun-loving personality. He often threw dinner ... MoreWho Was Dr. Seuss?
Who Was Paul Revere?
In 1775, Paul Revere of Boston made his now-famous horseback ride warning colonists of an impending attack by the Britis... MoreWho Was Paul Revere?
Who Was Steve Jobs?
Steve Jobs, adopted in infancy by a family in San Francisco, packed a lot of life into fifty-six short years. In this Wh... MoreWho Was Steve Jobs?
Who Was Babe Ruth?
Just in time for baseball season! Babe Ruth came from a poor Baltimore family and, as a kid, he was a handful. It was... MoreWho Was Babe Ruth?
Who Is J.K. Rowling?
In 1995, on a four hour delayed train from Manchester to London, J. K. Rowling conceived of the idea of a boy wizard nam... MoreWho Is J.K. Rowling?
Who Was Roald Dahl?
Just in time for Roahl Dahl Month! Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this Who... MoreWho Was Roald Dahl?
Who Was Jane Goodall?
A life in the wild! Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their nat... MoreWho Was Jane Goodall?
Who Was Maurice Sendak?
It seems entirely fitting that Maurice Sendak was born on the same day that Mickey Mouse first made his cartoon debut--J... MoreWho Was Maurice Sendak?
Who Is Bill Gates?
Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author.... MoreWho Is Bill Gates?
Who Was Sally Ride?
In 1978, Sally Ride, a PhD candidate at Standford University, responded to a newspaper ad to join the US astronaut progr... MoreWho Was Sally Ride?
Who Is Steven Spielberg?
While other kids played sports, Steven Spielberg was writing scripts and figuring out camera angles. He went from enter... MoreWho Is Steven Spielberg?
Who Was Christopher Columbus?
In this exciting new WHO WAS...? Biography, children will learn of Christopher Columbus' early life at sea, which led hi... MoreWho Was Christopher Columbus?
Who Was Nelson Mandela?
As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling ap... MoreWho Was Nelson Mandela?
Who Was Abigail Adams?
Abigail Adams was a strong woman far ahead of her time. She urged her husband, President John Adams, to "remember the la... MoreWho Was Abigail Adams?
Who Was Alexander Graham Bell?
Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother a... MoreWho Was Alexander Graham Bell?
Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder?
Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books, based on her own childhood and later life, are still beloved classics almost ... MoreWho Was Laura Ingalls Wilder?
Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?
He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making TR the youngest presiden... MoreWho Was Theodore Roosevelt?
Who Was Ernest Shackleton?
As a boy he preferred reading sea stories to doing homework and, at age 16, became an apprentice seaman. Subsequently, E... MoreWho Was Ernest Shackleton?
Who Was Milton Hershey?
Discover the man behind the chocolate bar! Milton Hershey’s life was filled with invention and innovation. As a youn... MoreWho Was Milton Hershey?
Who Was Julius Caesar?
Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies - and enemies - along the way. Hi... MoreWho Was Julius Caesar?
Who Was Clara Barton?
Clarissa "Clara" Barton was a shy girl who grew up to become a teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. At a time when few wom... MoreWho Was Clara Barton?
Who Was Louis Braille?
Louis Braille certainly wasn't your average teenager. Blind from the age of four, he was only fifteen when in 1824 he in... MoreWho Was Louis Braille?
Who Was Queen Victoria?
Her reign of 63 years and seven months is known as the Victorian Era, a period of industrial, cultural, scientific, and ... MoreWho Was Queen Victoria?
Who Is Dolly Parton?
Born in a little cabin in Tennessee, Dolly Parton always dreamed big, and she was right to! She wrote her first song at ... MoreWho Is Dolly Parton?
Who Is George Lucas?
As a child his passions were comics and cars, but George Lucas grew up to be one of the most successful filmmakers of al... MoreWho Is George Lucas?
Who Was Bruce Lee?
The son of a Chinese opera star An action-film hero One of the greatest martial-arts masters of all timeBruce Lee was ... MoreWho Was Bruce Lee?
Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?
One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way ... MoreWho Was Thomas Alva Edison?
Who Was Isaac Newton?
Isaac Newton was always a loner, preferring to spend his time contemplating the mysteries of the universe. When the plag... MoreWho Was Isaac Newton?
Who Were the Wright Brothers?
High-school dropouts from Dayton, Ohio Inventors who manufactured their own brand of bicycles The men who built and fl... MoreWho Were the Wright Brothers?
Who Was Ulysses S. Grant?
Ulysses S. Grant certainly does not have the typical war hero “back story.” Although a graduate of West Point, he never ... MoreWho Was Ulysses S. Grant?
Who Was Robert E. Lee?
Robert E. Lee seemed destined for greatness. His father was a Revolutionary War hero and at West Point he graduated seco... MoreWho Was Robert E. Lee?
Who Was Rachel Carson?
Though she grew up in rural Pennsylvania, Rachel Carson dreamed of the sea. In 1936 she began work with the Bureau of Fi... MoreWho Was Rachel Carson?
Who Was Muhammad Ali?
He would go on to become the first and only three-time (in succession) World Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed "The Greate... MoreWho Was Muhammad Ali?
Who Was Roberto Clemente?
Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible ski... MoreWho Was Roberto Clemente?
Who Was Susan B. Anthony?
Susan B. Anthony may be an international icon but her campaign for women’s rights had personal roots. Working as a schoo... MoreWho Was Susan B. Anthony?
Who Was Betsy Ross?
Born the eighth of seventeen children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American colonies were yearni... MoreWho Was Betsy Ross?
Who Was Sitting Bull?
No one knew the boy they called "Jumping Badger" would grow to become a great leader. Born on the banks of the Yellowsto... MoreWho Was Sitting Bull?
Who Is Gloria Steinem?
As a field reporter in the 1960s, Gloria Steinem worked hard to dig up important stories. She went undercover to expose ... MoreWho Is Gloria Steinem?
Who Was Gandhi?
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in 1869 in British-occupied India. Though he studied law in London and spent his ear... MoreWho Was Gandhi?
Who Was Stan Lee?
Stanley Lieber was just seventeen when he got his first job at Timely Comics in 1939. Since then, the man now known as S... MoreWho Was Stan Lee?
Who Was Alfred Hitchcock?
Known as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, Alfred Hitchcock's unique vision in movies like Psycho and ... MoreWho Was Alfred Hitchcock?
Who Was Genghis Khan?
Named Temujin at birth by his nomadic family in early Mongolia, the great Genghis Khan used his skill and cunning to cre... MoreWho Was Genghis Khan?
Who Was Galileo?
Like Michelangelo, Galileo is another Renaissance great known just by his first name. A name that is synonymous with sci... MoreWho Was Galileo?
Who Was Charles Dickens?
As a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired some of the most memo... MoreWho Was Charles Dickens?
Who Is Wayne Gretzky?
After breaking or tying more than sixty records in hockey, it's no wonder that Wayne Gretzky is known as "The Great One.... MoreWho Is Wayne Gretzky?
Who Was Robert Ripley?
Enter a world of shrunken heads, mystic holy men, shriveled aliens, and bizarre relics in the delightfully odd tale of R... MoreWho Was Robert Ripley?
Who Was Winston Churchill?
Born into aristocracy, Churchill cut his teeth as a young army officer in British India, the Sudan, and the Second Boer ... MoreWho Was Winston Churchill?
Who Was Jacques Cousteau?
Jacques Cousteau is the most famous and beloved name in the world of deep-sea exploration. Cousteau discovered his passi... MoreWho Was Jacques Cousteau?
Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe?
Born in Connecticut in 1811, Harriet Beecher Stowe was an abolitionist, author, and playwright. Slavery was a major indu... MoreWho Was Harriet Beecher Stowe?
Who Was Mother Teresa?
Born a humble girl in what is now Albania, Agnes Bojaxhiu lived a charitable life. She pledged herself to a religious or... MoreWho Was Mother Teresa?
Who Was Woodrow Wilson?
First he was known as Tommy, then Woodrow, and eventually, Mr. President. Born on December 28, 1856, in Staunton, Virgin... MoreWho Was Woodrow Wilson?
Who Was Beatrix Potter?
Born into wealth in 1860's London, Beatrix Potter always had a vivid imagination. Her early interests included natural h... MoreWho Was Beatrix Potter?
Who Was J. R. R. Tolkien?
Best known for his epic Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien was born in British-occupied South Afri... MoreWho Was J. R. R. Tolkien?
Who Was Edgar Allan Poe?
Filled with broken hearts and black ravens, Edgar Allan Poe's ghastly tales have delighted readers for centuries. Born i... MoreWho Was Edgar Allan Poe?
Who Is Malala Yousafzai?
Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She w... MoreWho Is Malala Yousafzai?
Who Was Jesse Owens?
At the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics, track and field star Jesse Owens ran himself straight into international glory by wi... MoreWho Was Jesse Owens?
Who Is (Your Name Here)?: The Story of My Life: A Journal for You, by You
Each illustrated spread focuses on different topics - from birth and the toddler years up to the present and dreams for ... MoreWho Is (Your Name Here)?: The Story of My Life: A Journal for You, by You
Who Was Seabiscuit?
In the middle of the worst depression in U.S. history, one young racehorse lifted a nation's spirits. Seabiscuit was bor... MoreWho Was Seabiscuit?
Who Was Steve Irwin?
By popular demand, the 100th Who Was...? subject is Steve Irwin! Steve Irwin did not have a typical childhood. Born i... MoreWho Was Steve Irwin?
Who Was Julia Child?
Born in California in 1912, Julia Child enlisted in the Army and met her future husband, Paul, during World War II. She ... MoreWho Was Julia Child?
Who Is Jeff Kinney?
Even as a kid, everyone thought Jeff Kinney was talented. People loved his drawings, and when he went to college, his co... MoreWho Is Jeff Kinney?
Who Is Derek Jeter?
When Derek Jeter was eight years old, he announced that he was going to play baseball for the New York Yankees. Jeter ea... MoreWho Is Derek Jeter?
Who Was Marie Antoinette?
From the palaces of Austria to the mirrored halls of Versailles, Marie Antoinette led a charmed life. She was born into ... MoreWho Was Marie Antoinette?
Who Were the Brothers Grimm?
Known as the keepers of modern-day fairy tales, The Brothers Grimm are as legendary as their stories. Jacob and Wilhelm ... MoreWho Were the Brothers Grimm?
Who Is Richard Branson?
What would you do with a billion dollars? This question gets a definitive answer from billionaire Richard Branson: do ev... MoreWho Is Richard Branson?
Who Was Blackbeard?
Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing po... MoreWho Was Blackbeard?
Who Was Sojourner Truth?
Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, Sojourner Truth was mistreated by a streetcar conduc... MoreWho Was Sojourner Truth?
Who Was George Washington Carver?
Born in 1860s Missouri, nobody expected George Washington Carver to succeed. Slaves were not allowed to be educated. Aft... MoreWho Was George Washington Carver?
Who Was Frank Lloyd Wright?
Born in Wisconsin in 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright became obsessed with a set of building blocks his mother had given to him ... MoreWho Was Frank Lloyd Wright?
Who Was Frederick Douglass?
Born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, Frederick Douglass was determined to gain freedom--and once he realized that know... MoreWho Was Frederick Douglass?
Who Was Anne Frank?
In her incredible diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges of a youth spent forced into hiding by Hitler's Nazi regime... MoreWho Was Anne Frank?
Who Was Roald Dahl?
Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this Who Was . . . ? biography, children will ... MoreWho Was Roald Dahl?
Who Was Queen Elizabeth I?
Our bestselling series is fit for a queen! The life of Queen Elizabeth I was dramatic and dangerous: cast out of her fat... MoreWho Was Queen Elizabeth I?
Who Was Maya Angelou?
Born in Missouri in 1928, Maya Angelou had a difficult childhood. Jim Crow laws segregated blacks and whites in the Sout... MoreWho Was Maya Angelou?
Who Was Joan of Arc?
Joan of Arc was born in a small French village during the worst period of the Hundred Years' War. For generations, Franc... MoreWho Was Joan of Arc?
Who Is Elton John?
How does a little boy from the London suburbs named Reginald Kenneth Dwight grow up to become one of the biggest pop sta... MoreWho Is Elton John?
Who Was Jules Verne?
Meet the father of science fiction, Jule Verne. Born in France in 1829, Jules Verne always dreamed of adventure. At a... MoreWho Was Jules Verne?
Who Was Alexander the Great?
When Alexander was a boy in ancient Macedon, he already had grand ambitions. He complained that his father, the great ki... MoreWho Was Alexander the Great?
Who Is Hillary Clinton?
Who Is Hillary Clinton? Readers of our New York Times best-selling series can find out now! At age fourteen, Hillary ... MoreWho Is Hillary Clinton?
Who Was Milton Bradley?
Meet the man behind the board Milton Bradley. Born in Maine in 1836, Milton Bradley moved with his family to the work... MoreWho Was Milton Bradley?
Who Is Bruce Springsteen?
Not only was Bruce Springsteen "Born in the USA," he has risen to become a twenty-time Grammy winner and American icon. ... MoreWho Is Bruce Springsteen?
Who Is Stevie Wonder?
Stevie Wonder is one of the most successful singer-songwriter-musicians of our time. Signing his first record deal when ... MoreWho Is Stevie Wonder?
Who Were The Three Stooges?
Discover more about the comedy team that perfected the art of the pie fight! The Three Stooges were the hardworking c... MoreWho Were The Three Stooges?
Who Was Jacqueline Kennedy?
Through this engaging Who Was? biography, kids will discover the woman behind the sunglasses.Private and bookish, Jackie... MoreWho Was Jacqueline Kennedy?
Who Was Charlie Chaplin?
Charlie Chaplin sang on a London stage for the first time at the age of five. Performing proved to be his salvation, pro... MoreWho Was Charlie Chaplin?
Who Was Lucille Ball?
Who doesn't love Lucy? The legendary actress, producer, and comedian steps into the Who Was? spotlight. Much like her... MoreWho Was Lucille Ball?
Who Was Cesar Chavez?
Learn more about Cesar Chavez, the famous Latino American civil rights activist.When he was young, Cesar and his Mexican... MoreWho Was Cesar Chavez?
Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?
The truly inspiring story of the first Latina Supreme Court Justice. Outspoken, energetic, and fun, Sonia Sotomayor h... MoreWho Is Sonia Sotomayor?
Who Was Princess Diana?
A shy twenty-year-old girl stepped out of a horse drawn coach and into the world spotlight, capturing the imagination of... MoreWho Was Princess Diana?
Who Are the Rolling Stones?
Follow the bad boys of rock and roll from their beginnings in London to their unparalleled success around the world.Star... MoreWho Are the Rolling Stones?
Who Was Pete Seeger?
Pete Seeger was an American folk musician and social activist whose outspoken songs about freedom and justice got him ... MoreWho Was Pete Seeger?
Who Was Bob Marley?
Bob Marley was a reggae superstar who is considered to be one of the most influential musicians of all time. Born in rur... MoreWho Was Bob Marley?
Who Was Andrew Jackson?
Controversial in his day and still controversial now, President Andrew Jackson left his mark on American history. Sev... MoreWho Was Andrew Jackson?
Who Are Venus and Serena Williams?
The dynamic story of the Williams sisters, both top-ranked professional tennis players.Venus and Serena Williams are two... MoreWho Are Venus and Serena Williams?
Who Was Pope Francis?
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, aka Pope Francis, from Argentina, is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the ... MoreWho Was Pope Francis?
Who Was Alexander Hamilton?
Read the story of the Founding Father who inspired the smash Broadway musical. Born in the British West Indies and or... MoreWho Was Alexander Hamilton?
Who Was Fidel Castro?
After overthrowing Fuigencia Batista in 1959, Fidel Castro became the leader of an island country only ninety miles away... MoreWho Was Fidel Castro?
Who Was Lewis Carroll?
Lewis Carroll is the pen name of Charles L. Dodgson, a mathematician and church deacon, who taught at Oxford University.... MoreWho Was Lewis Carroll?
Who Is Ralph Lauren?
The polo player with the raised mallet--everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Learn the amazing story of the man who is ... MoreWho Is Ralph Lauren?
Who Was Jane Austen?
Although Jane Austen's works were first published anonymously and brought her little personal recognition, today they ar... MoreWho Was Jane Austen?
Who Was Coretta Scott King?
Here's a gripping portrait of a smart, remarkable woman. Growing up in Alabama, Coretta Scott King graduated valedictori... MoreWho Was Coretta Scott King?
Who Was Chuck Jones?
Charles Martin "Chuck" Jones was an American animator, cartoon artist, screenwriter, producer, and director of many clas... MoreWho Was Chuck Jones?
Who Was Booker T. Washington?
African American educator, author, speaker, and advisor to presidents of the United States, Booker Taliaferro Washington... MoreWho Was Booker T. Washington?
Who Was Henry VIII?
Mainly remembered for his six marriages and his self-appointment as the "Supreme Head of the Church of England," Henry V... MoreWho Was Henry VIII?
Who Is the Dalai Lama?
Two-year-old Lhamo Thondup never imagined he would be anything other than an ordinary child, but after undergoing a seri... MoreWho Is the Dalai Lama?
Who Was Aretha Franklin?
There is only one QUEEN OF SOUL! Discover why Aretha Franklin garners so much R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Aretha Franklin was ... MoreWho Was Aretha Franklin?
Who Was Aretha Franklin?
Aretha Franklin is a musical and cultural icon who created an amazing legacy spanning six decades! Born in Memphis, Tenn... MoreWho Was Aretha Franklin?
Who Was Leif Erikson?
Leif Erikson was born to be an explorer. His father, Erik the Red, had established the first European settlement in pres... MoreWho Was Leif Erikson?
Who Was Pelé?
His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he is known as Pele. The now-r... MoreWho Was Pelé?
Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?
During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a... MoreWho Were the Tuskegee Airmen?
Who Was Selena?
As a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family per... MoreWho Was Selena?
Who Is Judy Blume?
Readers adore Judy Blume for her personal stories about the journey from childhood to adolescence. She has always been a... MoreWho Is Judy Blume?
Who Is Bono?
By age 16, Paul David Hewson was such a good singer that he had earned the nickname “Bono Vox,” a Latin phrase that tran... MoreWho Is Bono?
Who Was Napoleon?
Born in the Mediterranean island of Corsica, Napoleon Bonaparte felt like an outsider once his family moved to France. B... MoreWho Was Napoleon?
Who Was Nikola Tesla?
When Nikola Tesla arrived in the United States in 1884, he didn’t have much money, but he did have a letter of introduct... MoreWho Was Nikola Tesla?
Who Is Michael Jordan?
Meet the man who changed the game forever. Michael Jordan has always been competitive - even as a young boy, he fought f... MoreWho Is Michael Jordan?
Who Was H. J. Heinz?
Learn how this son of German immigrants from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, turned his small food-packaging company into a bo... MoreWho Was H. J. Heinz?
Who Was Norman Rockwell?
Norman Rockwell often painted what he saw around him in nostalgic and humorous ways. After hearing President Franklin Ro... MoreWho Was Norman Rockwell?
Who Was Stephen Hawking?
Learn more about the renowned British scientist, professor, and author who spent his entire career trying to answer the ... MoreWho Was Stephen Hawking?
Who Was Che Guevara?
Viva la revolución! Find out how Che Guevara--a doctor turned communist leader and much more than a face on a T-shirt--e... MoreWho Was Che Guevara?
Who Was P. T. Barnum?
Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages, step right up for Who HQ's entertaining biography of P. T. Barnum: polit... MoreWho Was P. T. Barnum?
Who Is Oprah Winfrey?
The story of how a young Southern girl who was raised on a pig farm became one of the most influential and inspiring... MoreWho Is Oprah Winfrey?
Who Is R. L. Stine?
R. L. Stine began writing stories at the age of nine, after finding a typewriter in his family’s attic. (Was it a haunte... MoreWho Is R. L. Stine?
Who Was Mister Rogers?
Even though he’s best known for his successful PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighbourhood, Fred Rogers never dreamed of wor... MoreWho Was Mister Rogers?
Who Was Sam Walton?
Sam Walton used the money he earned in the army, along with some financial help from his family, to open his first store... MoreWho Was Sam Walton?
Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is famous for her stylish collars (called jabots) and her commanding dissents. This opera-lo... MoreWho Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
Who Is Jackie Chan?
When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. ... MoreWho Is Jackie Chan?
Who Was Richard Nixon?
On August 8, 1974, millions sat stunned as they watched Richard Nixon on TV when he announced he was stepping down as th... MoreWho Was Richard Nixon?
Who Is Temple Grandin?
Autism did not stop her--in fact, it helped Temple Grandin become a brilliant scientist and inventor.Temple Grandin wasn... MoreWho Is Temple Grandin?
Who Was Harvey Milk?
Although he started out as a teacher without aspirations to be an activist or politician, Harvey Milk found himself capt... MoreWho Was Harvey Milk?
Who Was Ida B. Wells?
The story of how a girl born into slavery became an early leader in the civil rights movement and the most famous Black ... MoreWho Was Ida B. Wells?
Who Is David Beckham?
Whenever a young David Beckham was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he’d always answer with the same response... MoreWho Is David Beckham?
Who Was Celia Cruz?
How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the "Queen of Salsa"?... MoreWho Was Celia Cruz?
Who Was Benedict Arnold?
Find out how this one-time American hero became the country's most notorious traitor.As a young child, Benedict Arnold n... MoreWho Was Benedict Arnold?
Who Was Nellie Bly?
Get ready to journey around the world with Nellie Bly--one of America's first investigative journalists. Eli... MoreWho Was Nellie Bly?
Who Was Confucius?
Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirtie... MoreWho Was Confucius?
Who Was Duke Ellington?
A pivotal fixture of the Harlem Renaissance, Duke Ellington was the bandleader of the historic Cotton Club and a master ... MoreWho Was Duke Ellington?
Who Was Walt Whitman?
Walt Whitman was a printer, journalist, editor, and school teacher. But today, he’s recognised as one of America’s found... MoreWho Was Walt Whitman?
Who Was Catherine the Great?
Born in 1729, Princess Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbs was never supposed to come to power. But at age sixteen, she married the h... MoreWho Was Catherine the Great?
Who Was Levi Strauss?
As a young working-class German immigrant, Levi Struass left his family’s dry goods business in New York City to journey... MoreWho Was Levi Strauss?
Who Is RuPaul?
Learn how this Emmy-winning host, producer, and television personality became the world's most famous drag queen.RuPaul ... MoreWho Is RuPaul?
Who Was A. A. Milne?
Find out how stories about his son's stuffed bear, famously known as Winnie the Pooh, made A. A. Milne one of the world'... MoreWho Was A. A. Milne?
Who Is Neil deGrasse Tyson?
Find out how Neil deGrasse Tyson became one of America's best-known scientists. When he was nine years old, N... MoreWho Is Neil deGrasse Tyson?
Who Was Juliette Gordon Low?
How did a woman with the desire to help others became the founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America?Bor... MoreWho Was Juliette Gordon Low?
Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers?
Learn how this heroic group of American Indian men created a secret, unbreakable code and helped the US win major battle... MoreWho Were the Navajo Code Talkers?
Who Was David Bowie?
Find out how this English singer-songwriter and actor who constantly reinvented his look and sound became one of the mos... MoreWho Was David Bowie?
Who Was Queen Elizabeth II?
How did a little girl who loved horses become the longest reigning monarch in England? Find out in this addition to the ... MoreWho Was Queen Elizabeth II?
Who Were Stanley and Livingstone?
Join the American journalist Henry Morton Stanley on his amazing quest to find David Livingstone, England's most celebra... MoreWho Were Stanley and Livingstone?
Who Is Dale Earnhardt Jr.?
Rev your engines and get ready for this exciting look at how Dale Earnhardt Jr. lived up to his family legacy and became... MoreWho Is Dale Earnhardt Jr.?
Who Was Charles Schulz?
Learn more about the cartoonist who created Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the lovable Peanuts gang in this new ... MoreWho Was Charles Schulz?
Who Was Ernest Hemingway?
Find out how a journalist and sportsman became one of the most famous American novelists of the twentieth century in thi... MoreWho Was Ernest Hemingway?
Who Was Jimmy Carter?
How did a peanut farmer from a small town in Georgia become the 39th President of the United States? Find out in this ad... MoreWho Was Jimmy Carter?
Who Was Johnny Cash?
Was Johnny Cash always the rebellious "Man in Black" that we remember him as today? Find out in this biography from the ... MoreWho Was Johnny Cash?
Who Was Ponce de León?
Learn the story of Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León and how he shaped the history of both Florida and Puerto Rico... MoreWho Was Ponce de León?
Who Was E. B. White?
An entertaining biography of the man behind Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web, two of the best loved children's books of... MoreWho Was E. B. White?
Who Was Georgia O'Keeffe?
Georgia O'Keeffe is famously known for her colorful, large paintings of flowers, but this artist's portfolio expands far... MoreWho Was Georgia O'Keeffe?
Who Was Michelangelo?
Michelangelo created some of the world's most recognisable art, from the statue of David to the intricate ceiling fresco... MoreWho Was Michelangelo?
Who Is Shaquille O'Neal?
Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls... MoreWho Is Shaquille O'Neal?
Who Is LeBron James?
Today, LeBron James is an international superstar who has won four NBA Championships, earned two Olympic gold medals, wr... MoreWho Is LeBron James?
Who Was John McCain?
In 2008, John McCain ran for president against Barack Obama, becoming a well-known national figure. But his presidential... MoreWho Was John McCain?
Who Was Jim Thorpe?
While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professi... MoreWho Was Jim Thorpe?
Who Was Frank Sinatra?
Before Frank Sinatra became the international superstar that we remember him as today, he was just a young boy singing f... MoreWho Was Frank Sinatra?
Who Was Salvador Dalí?
Most famous for his surrealist painting The Persistence of Memory and its melting clocks, Salvador Dalí combined his dre... MoreWho Was Salvador Dalí?
Who Was John Lewis?
Starting in the 1960s, John Lewis began his activism alongside civil rights legend and good friend Martin Luther King Jr... MoreWho Was John Lewis?
Who Was Langston Hughes?
Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, and was raised by his grandmother, who told him many stories of the Black ... MoreWho Was Langston Hughes?
Who Is Michael Phelps?
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Michael Phelps began swimming at age seven at the urging of his mum. As a young ... MoreWho Is Michael Phelps?
Who Is Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift always knew she wanted to be a country music artist, so at age thirteen, she convinced her parents to move ... MoreWho Is Taylor Swift?
Who Is Billie Jean King?
Billie Jean King grew up in a family of athletes. It was no surprise when she quickly began to excel at tennis. She beca... MoreWho Is Billie Jean King?
Who Is Lin-Manuel Miranda?
Born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, Lin-Manuel Miranda had a passion for the arts and creativity from a young age.... MoreWho Is Lin-Manuel Miranda?
Who Is Shaun White?
Shaun White, known as “The Flying Tomato' because of his bright red hair, received his first snowboarding sponsorship by... MoreWho Is Shaun White?
Who Was Shirley Chisholm?
Read all about about the first Black woman to be elected to Congress in this empowering addition to the Who Was? series.... MoreWho Was Shirley Chisholm?
Who Is Tony Hawk?
Tony Hawk, also known as 'Birdman,' knew from an early age that he was special. Using skateboarding as an outlet for his... MoreWho Is Tony Hawk?
Who Is Carol Burnett?
From an early age, Carol Burnett developed a love for entertainment, teaching herself to 'Tarzan yell' at age nine. Afte... MoreWho Is Carol Burnett?
Who Is Willie Nelson?
Willie Nelson showed interest and promise in music at a young age. After being gifted a guitar by his grandpa at age six... MoreWho Is Willie Nelson?
Who Was Vincent van Gogh?
Today, Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of all time. During his lifetime, he sold just one painting. T... MoreWho Was Vincent van Gogh?
Who Was Katherine Johnson?
From a very young age, Katherine Johnson counted everything—the number of dirty dishes she'd washed, the steps she walke... MoreWho Was Katherine Johnson?
Who Was Andy Warhol?
Working in the aptly named “Factory,” Warhol’s paintings, movies, and eccentric lifestyle blurred the lines between pop ... MoreWho Was Andy Warhol?
Who Was Jesus?
This fascinating addition to our best-selling Who Was...? Series presents young readers with a biography that covers wha... MoreWho Was Jesus?
Who Was Frida Kahlo?
You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all--with her black braided hair and colorful Mexi... MoreWho Was Frida Kahlo?
Who Is Michelle Obama?
Born into a close knit family in Chicago, Michelle Robinson was a star student who graduated from Princeton and Harvard ... MoreWho Is Michelle Obama?
Who Is Beyoncé?
In 2003, Beyoncé went solo after being in the popular girl group Destiny's Child and began one of the most iconic, succe... MoreWho Is Beyoncé?
Who Was Cleopatra?
Cleopatra was born into a time when power struggles within her own kingdom of Egypt were magnified with the increasing d... MoreWho Was Cleopatra?
Who Was Marie Curie?
Born in Warsaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867, Marie Curie was forbidden to attend the male-only University of Warsaw, so ... MoreWho Was Marie Curie?
Who Is Vera Wang?
Today, Vera Wang is one of the most famous fashion designers in the world. But did you know that she didn't start design... MoreWho Is Vera Wang?
Who Is John Cena?
The champ is here! Learn about WWE legend John Cena and his exciting transition from wrestler to Hollywood actor. This a... MoreWho Is John Cena?
Who Was David Bowie?
Find out how this English singer-songwriter and actor who constantly reinvented his look and sound became one of the mos... MoreWho Was David Bowie?
Who Is Taylor Swift?
Learn how a young girl who lived on a Christmas tree farm grew up to become one of the most celebrated musical artists ... MoreWho Is Taylor Swift?
Who Is Shaun White?
Read about American snowboarder Shaun White and his epic career in this exciting addition to the Who Was? series.Shaun W... MoreWho Is Shaun White?
Who Is Rita Moreno?
How did a girl growing up near the rainforests of Puerto Rico become a Hollywood star and the first Puerto Rican woman t... MoreWho Is Rita Moreno?
Who Is Rita Moreno?
How did a girl growing up near the rainforests of Puerto Rico become a Hollywood star and the first Puerto Rican woman t... MoreWho Is Rita Moreno?
Who Is Bethany Hamilton?
The inspiring story of amputee Bethany Hamilton, who survived losing her arm in a shark attack and then went on to becom... MoreWho Is Bethany Hamilton?
Who Was Lizzie Borden?
How did a young woman who was devoted to helping others become the prime suspect in her parents' gruesome deaths? Learn ... MoreWho Was Lizzie Borden?
Who Was Langston Hughes?
Find out how a young boy from the Midwest became one of the most important writers and activists of the Harlem Renaissan... MoreWho Was Langston Hughes?
Who Is Tony Hawk?
Learn about the life and legacy of American skateboard legend Tony Hawk and what makes him one of the most celebrated sk... MoreWho Is Tony Hawk?
Who Is Ruby Bridges?
How did a six-year-old Black girl become the courageous face of the 1960 civil rights movement? Learn all about the insp... MoreWho Is Ruby Bridges?
Who Is Billie Jean King?
Learn about the amazing life of the former world No. 1 tennis player who fought for gender equality in sports! Billie Je... MoreWho Is Billie Jean King?
Who Is Willie Nelson?
Learn how a boy from Texas with an early talent for music grew up to become one of the most legendary country artists of... MoreWho Is Willie Nelson?
Who Was Katherine Johnson?
Read all about how a young Black girl who loved numbers grew into a brilliant mathematician who helped land the first pe... MoreWho Was Katherine Johnson?
Who Was Alex Trebek?
Clue: A former journalist who became the beloved host of America's favorite game show and quiz competition. Answer: Who ... MoreWho Was Alex Trebek?
Who Was Sidney Poitier?
How did a young boy who was born on an island in the Caribbean become the first Black actor to win an Academy Award? Fin... MoreWho Was Sidney Poitier?
Who Was Sidney Poitier?
How did a young boy who was born on an island in the Caribbean become the first Black actor to win an Academy Award? Fin... MoreWho Was Sidney Poitier?
Who Was John McCain?
How did the son of a naval officer go on to become a United States Navy captain, an Arizona senator, and a candidate for... MoreWho Was John McCain?
Who Is Carol Burnett?
Discover why comedian and actress Carol Burnett is one of the most iconic entertainers of the twentieth century.From an ... MoreWho Is Carol Burnett?
Who Was Wilma Mankiller?
Learn about the life and legacy of the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation! Wilma Mankiller's... MoreWho Was Wilma Mankiller?
Who Is "Weird Al" Yankovic?
Read all about how a young boy from California who listened to polka music and played the accordion became a comedian, p... MoreWho Is "Weird Al" Yankovic?
Who Was Wilma Mankiller?
Learn about the life and legacy of the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation! Wilma Mankiller's... MoreWho Was Wilma Mankiller?
Who Is Dale Earnhardt Jr.?
Rev your engines and get ready for this exciting look at how Dale Earnhardt Jr. lived up to his family legacy and became... MoreWho Is Dale Earnhardt Jr.?
Who Was Alex Trebek?
Clue: A former journalist who became the beloved host of America's favorite game show and quiz competition. Answer: Who ... MoreWho Was Alex Trebek?
Who Is Hayao Miyazaki?
Be inspired by the magical life of Studio Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki, whose astounding filmography includes My Neighb... MoreWho Is Hayao Miyazaki?
Who Is Vera Wang?
Learn about how beloved designer Vera Wang first got her start in the world of fashion! Explore her amazing career creat... MoreWho Is Vera Wang?
Who Is Misty Copeland?
How did a young dancer from California become one of the most famous ballerinas in history? Learn all about Misty Copela... MoreWho Is Misty Copeland?
Who Is Misty Copeland?
How did a young dancer from California become one of the most famous ballerinas in history? Learn all about Misty Copela... MoreWho Is Misty Copeland?
Who Is Michael Phelps?
Find out how a mischievous boy became a phenomenal swimmer and the greatest Olympian of all time in this inspiring addit... MoreWho Is Michael Phelps?
Who Is "Weird Al" Yankovic?
Read all about how a young boy from California who listened to polka music and played the accordion became a comedian, p... MoreWho Is "Weird Al" Yankovic?
Who Is Hayao Miyazaki?
Be inspired by the magical life of Studio Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki, whose astounding filmography includes My Neighb... MoreWho Is Hayao Miyazaki?
Who Was Cleopatra?
Learn all about the truly epic life of one of the most famous women rulers in history! Cleopatra's legacy as a trailblaz... MoreWho Was Cleopatra?
