People who change the world may, or may not, be famous in their own lifetimes. Often it takes years for others to understand forward-thinking contributions. This collection introduces you to some of the world's most-famous people
Joe Gould, Jim Braddock's manager and close friend, helps the boxer to make a comeback.
Serving time in an Indiana prison, John Dillinger meets Harry "Pete" Pierpont and Homer Van Meter who teach him to become a bank robber.
John Glenn orbits the earth, but almost becomes lost in space.
John Newton, a former slave trader, writes a journal telling of the horrors of the slave ship.
Read a poem about the life of Juan Ortiz, a 26 year-old first year Masters student in Civil Engineering.
Read a poem about the life of Julia Pryde, a 23 year-old first year Masters student in Biological Systems Engineering.
Many dinosaurs live during the Jurassic Era but the T-Rex, Raptor and the Triceratops live in the Cretaceous era.
The jurors in the Penn case go to Newgate Prison until they pay all fines for disobeying the judge and finding in favor of William Penn.
Ada learns about the power of love.
In addition to teaching, Morris coaches a baseball team who talks him into trying out for the major leagues.
Read a poem about the life of Professor Kevin Granata, an engineering teacher.
Three generations of Kims retain firm control both politically and personally in North Korea using a philosophy called chuch'e (juche).
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