Explore the life and accomplishments of the Mongol conqueror who established the largest empire in history. The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless rulers to walk the earth are revealed in th…
From her childhood encounters with discrimination to her activism as an adult, Coretta Scott King dreamed of finding a place where people were treated equally. This compelling biography tells how s…
Nero wanted to be a singer. But his mother wanted him to be emperor of the most powerful empire in the world. Through lies, scheming and murder she achieved her goal with terrible consequences At f…
These stories, covering the entire life of the backwoods boy who became president, emphasize Lincoln's humanity and sense of humor.
This entertaining volume, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, sheds light on the life of England's King George III. It begins when he was a bashful boy who blushed easily, goes on to his…
For a long time, the main role of First Ladies was to act as hostesses of the White House...until Eleanor Roosevelt. Born in 1884, Eleanor was not satisfied to just be a glorified hostess for her …
Take a Stand, Rosa Parks! by Peter and Connie Roop. It is one in a series of chapter book biographies the Roops have done for Scholastic. Rosa Parks is best known for her refusal to give up her sea…
Recounts the life of the English king best known for his multiple marriages, and looks at his times, the many people he ordered executed, religious changes, relationships with other monarchs, court…