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Dissected Lives
Despite his debilitating illness Stephen Hawking found way to share his knowledge of the universe. He was a bright man who was always hungry for knowledge. He experimented studied and…
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Jane Goodall is known for her chimpanzees. She is a woman with a mission and everything that she does points to living that. Reading her story will help to figure…
You know Bill Gates. Everybody does. He's a very successful businessman with unique ideas and strategies that pushed him to become a world leader in his own right. His biography…
Unlike the other presidents Nelson Mandela was once a prisoner for 27 years. His tale is one of bravery hope and inspiration. Know about his struggles and his accomplishments. By…
Who was Benedict Arnold and why was he dubbed as both an American hero and a traitor. Don’t you think it’s confusing if someone is named as both hero and…
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During the heat of the American Revolution, Thomas Paine created and distributed a pamphlet of Common Sense. What was written in that pamphlet? Why did Thomas Paine call it Common…
Did you know that some of the heroes of the American Revolution were not military men? Take for instance the case of Paul Revere. Paul was a silversmith and engraver…
Use this book to investigate influential groups and people of the Constitutional Convention. Read about the lives of James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington. Understand how these…
Unlike the other presidents, Nelson Mandela was once a prisoner for 27 years. His tale is one of bravery, hope and inspiration. Know about his struggles and his accomplishments. By…
What good will reading about Fidel Castro and his Communist Marxist Government do? It will create a solid foundation that will help in the deep understanding of Fidel’s government. The…
You know Bill Gates. Everybody does. He’s a very successful businessman with unique ideas and strategies that pushed him to become a world leader in his own right. His biography…
Hillary Clinton is a powerful and influential woman. She recently ran for presidency and lost to Donald Trump. Clinton has been a statewoman for years and she has touched many…
You have probably heard about Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. When it comes to ancient minds who created foundations in philosophy, science, and math, these three names would automatically come up…
King Hammurabi graced history books because of his Code of Law. The Code of Law sets the standards for punishments to meet the requirements of justice. In this book, you…
China has had many emperors. Some of them came down in history with many great achievements. One of these emperors was Shi Huangdi. Read about the life and works of…
When she was still alive, Princess Diana was loved by the world. She did supported several charitable institutions and she inspired people wherever she go. Yes, as a princess she…
Despite his debilitating illness, Stephen Hawking found way to share his knowledge of the universe. He was a bright man who was always hungry for knowledge. He experimented, studied and…
Train your child to be a future investigator starting with the realization of historical facts that shape the present. This book features the life and times of Samuel de Champlain…
Charles Goodyear discovered rubber, a material that is still in use these days. But like other inventors, Charles didn’t win right away. The tried and failed many times. He didn’t…
Give your child the chance to meet Confucius in the pages of this biography book. Reading biographies will not only reveal personal decisions, it will also showcase the circumstances of…
When it comes to bravery, General William Sherman is definitely somewhere at the top. This biography book features the life and times of one of the heroes of the American…
Read about the life and times of Mark Twain. Learn about the major events in his life, which have inspired him to write youthful adventures. How did Mark Twain grow…
Let's talk about the president who bought Louisiana - Thomas Jefferson. What was his life prior to being president? How did his life change during his early years in office…
What is the Jacksonian Democracy and how does it differ to the Democracy left by the Greeks? Let's talk about the life and times of US President Andrew Jackson in…
Who was Ponce de Leon and did he find the Fountain of Youth? In this book, you’re going to read about the story of Ponce de Leon. In particular, you…
In this book, you will read about the intertwined lives of George and Martha Washington. You will also learn about the pre-existing socio-economic situation present during their era, which led…
Did you know that the great Albert Einstein was inspired by another scientist and inventor? Einstein’s inspiration was Michael Faraday, and this book is dedicated entirely to the latter. Read…
In this book, you’re going to learn about the scientific contribution of Thomas Edison. You will also get a glimpse of the prevalent socio-economic situations that pushed Thomas to tap…
Describe the life and words of Ernest Just in this biography book for kids. By reading about the lives and works of scientists, kids will pick up valuable life lessons…
Who was Carolus Linnaeus and what did he do to be dubbed as the Father of Modern Taxonomy? Read on to find out. Biography books are meant to inspire you…
Discuss the life and works of Napoleon Bonaparte. Who was he and what was his role in the historic Louisiana Purchase, which furthered the reach of the US government? By…
The Monroe Doctrine was a US policy that opposed European colonialism. It was penned by James Monroe, who was an American lawyer, diplomate and statesman. In this book, you will…
Did you know that it was a Native American who accompanied the famed duo Lewis and Clark in exploring Louisiana? What do you think the other natives felt when they…
Perhaps you’re familiar with the powerful duo Lewis and Clark. They were the great explorers who mapped the newly acquired US territory of Louisiana. In this book, you will read…
This book is a continuation of an earlier Baby Professor title tackling the story of William Clark. This time, however, spotlight will be given to Meriwether Lewis. Lewis was not…
Who was Tecumseh and what was his role in the War of 1812? This book underlines important historical facts involving Tecumseh. Get a copy of this book and use it…
It is rather unfortunate to work so hard towards a goal and to enjoy it for a just few days. Such is the story of William Henry Harrison, who was…
Kit Carson was a central figure during the US Westward Expansion from 1820 to 1850. During this time, the US was in a fur frenzy so to speak. Kit Carson…
Who was Stephen Austin and why was he called the Father of Texas? This book focuses on the life and works of Stephen Austin. It also touches on the historical…
Who was Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna? What was his role in the Texas War of Independence and eventual settlement of Texas? Reading about the past as well…
Who was Henry Ford and what was his contribution to the American industrial revolution? Read about the life and works of the man who created a new way to make…
In this book, you will read about the life and works of US President Theodore Roosevelt. What was he like growing up? What was he like as a president of…
Learn from the life and works of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States. What were his primary contributions in the history of the United States? Study his…
Study the life of Padre Junipero Serra and his missions to America. Understand why the Spanish government decided to send missionaries to the southwestern part of the US, especially in…
