We may know about a famous person's accomplishments, but what do we know about THEM? What is the human-interest story in THEIR lives? This biography collection features the stories behind the lives of some famous (and not-so-famous) individuals.
Who is responsible for Santa Claus being fat and jolly? Author Clement Moore and illustrator Thomas Nast get the credit for creating that image of San...
Although Antwone Fisher is not a juvenile delinquent, he spends time in the George Junior Republic reform school in Grove City, Pennsylvania.
Although many men ridicule the idea of votes for women, presidential candidate Horace Greeley did not.
Jefferson hates giving speeches due to his high-pitched voice and his lisp.
Old photographs of the B-24 in action.
The Pilgrims become indentured servants, and then unsuccessfully try sailing the Speedwell and Mayflower to America.
Nicholas' coronation feast causes the death of about 2,000 people and his reign causes Russia many military losses.
Mary marries again and is forced to abdicate in favor of her son.
Baby spiders travel by "ballooning," which means they send out a strand of spider silk and ride it on the wind. Millions of spiderlings "rained" on a ...
Barrie takes care of the boys and educates them; once WWI begins, the older boys know they will need to serve their country.
Although he is little-celebrated in the 21st century, Baas Reeves was a giant of the late-19th and early-20th centuries. An African-American U.S. Depu...
Born a slave, Bass Reeves ran away from slavery during America's Civil War. He fled to Indian Territory (today's Oklahoma) where he learned five Nativ...
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