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.
The Great Depression begins after the 1929 stock market crash and is the worst economic disaster in American history.
Hosenfeld, who keeps a diary of the acts committed by Hitler and the Nazis, dies in the war camps even though Szpilman tries to help him.
Once he gives up the throne, Nicholas and his family live a life in exile very different from their royal upbringing.
While he is still a child, Howard Hughes unexpectedly loses both of his parents.
Because of his love of flying, Howard starts an aircraft company and advances aviation.
Inspired by his uncle's career, Howard Hughes becomes a successful movie producer.
Going against accepted standards, Howard Hughes asks the courts for the right to manage his family business before he turned 21. He won his case.
Edgardo, kidnapped from his Jewish family, becomes a well-educated, world-famous priest who credits the servant girl for saving him, and his Inquisito...
After the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution becomes effective, in 1868, many people believe it does not give women the right to vote. Susan B. A...
The Wright brothers discover how to test lift and drag and how to use a propeller in the air.
Throughout their ordeal, slave voices show that the human spirit can overcome almost anything.
Slaves are sold as property as though they are animals; many are beaten and families are split up.
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