Charnan Simon

A biography of the wife of the first president of the United States, a woman who did not relish her role, but who entertained her guests both warmly and formally.

Presents the life of the woman whose devotion to social work led to her establishing Hull House in Chicago and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.

Describes the efforts of Andrew Carnegie to build public libraries as a way of improving community life in Pittsburgh and other places.

Traces the efforts of industrial workers to secure better working conditions, including the eight-hour day and how deteriorating relations between striking workers and police led to the Haymarket Square Riot which resulted in the unfair convictions of eight social revolutionaries in a murder conspiracy trial.

A simple biography of former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, focusing on her efforts to beautify the nation.

Provides information about wolves, including anatomy, behavior, and diversity.

Brief biographies emphasizing the voyages and discoveries of various explorers of the ancient world including Hanno of Carthage, Nehsi of Egypt, Pytheas of Greece, and Alexander the Great.

Relates the life story of Molly Brown, who rose from humble beginnings to great wealth through the Colorado Gold Rush, survived the sinking of the Titanic, and was active in social reform.

Follows the life and accomplishments of Richard Burton, African explorer, Islamic scholar, discoverer of Lake Tanganyika, and translator of "The Arabian Nights."