Women have been influential from the earliest times of history. Around 3,500 years ago, Hatshepsut became an Egyptian pharaoh, something few women accomplished. Her reign was largely peaceful More →

Marie Stopes was a British paleobotanist and writer who made great strides in some women's rights and established the first birth control clinic in Britain. The Albanian-Indian Catholic nun… More →

French painter Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun was born in 1755. She created many landscapes but is most well-known for painting more than 600 portraits, including many for Marie-Antoinette and her… More →

After escaping from enslavement, Harriet Tubman went on to become a vocal abolitionist and "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. Her legacy as a social activist is undeniable. She worked… More →

Comedy legend Lucille Ball had a long, successful career in entertainment. She was wildly popular for decades--performing on stage, in movies, and on television--but she is also remembered as More →

With this title, readers will go on safari in the Galapagos Islands! This book covers how and where safari-goers can encounter several animals of the Galapagos. The title is complete with… More →

This biography introduces readers to George H.W. Bush, including his early political career and key events from Bush's administration including the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, the… More →

This biography introduces readers to George Washington, including his military service, early political career, and key events from Washington's administration including creating the first… More →

This biography introduces readers to George W. Bush, including his early political career and key events from Bush's administration including the Iraq War, the No Child Left Behind Act, and… More →

From wildlife watching at Okefenokee Swamp to visiting museums in Atlanta, Georgia is full of adventures. This title introduces the state's people, culture, and places to visit. Easy-to-read… More →