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The Brontë Sisters
The Bronte sisters are among the most beloved writers of all time, best known for their classic nineteenth-century novels Jane Eyre Charlotte, Wuthering Heights Emily, and Agnes …
Jane Austen
"e;An excellent 'starter biography,' clearly written, peppered with period images, movie stills and great tidbits of historical facts . . . engaging."e;-AustenproseJane …
Noah Webster
An “excellent” biography of the man behind Webster’s Dictionary and the role he played in American history (School Library Journal, starred review). Noah Webster may be best …
Frida and Diego: Art, Love, Life
Nontraditional, controversial, rebellious, and politically volatile, the Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are remembered for their provocative paintings as well as for …
Mary Shelley
This YA biography offers “a thorough, sensitive portrayal of one of literature’s most remarkable authors, illustrated with period portraits and engravings” (Kirkus). Most famous …
Life of Paul Laurence Dunbar
"e;I know why the caged bird sings,"e; wrote Paul Laurence Dunbar in "e;Sympathy,"e; one of his best-loved poems. Author Catherine Reef paints a rich and memorable …
Florence Nightingale
Most people know Florence Nightingale was a compassionate and legendary nurse, but they don't know her full story. She is best known for her work during the Crimean War, when she …
Poverty in America
The poor have been a part of the U.S. population since the founding of the nation, although society's attitude toward them has changed over time. ""Poverty in America"" examines …
Working in America
From colonial times to today, the destiny of the United States has been inextricably linked to its workforce. The Puritan work ethic - the belief that hard work helps to secure …
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah Bernhardt was a French stage actor who became a global superstar in the late nineteenth century—the Lady Gaga of her day—and is still considered to be one of the greatest …