Barbara Kramer

"The story of how a young Southern girl who was raised on a pig farm became one of the most influential and inspiring people in the world. We all know Oprah Winfrey as a talk-show host, actress, producer, media mogul, and philanthropist, but the "Queen of Talk" wasn't always so fortunate. She suffered through a rough childhood and went on to use her personal struggles as motivation. Oprah's kindness, resilience, and determination are just some of...

Provides a broad overview of the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela. Includes photographs, fact boxes, a timeline, a quiz, and a picture glossary.

Explore one of the most recognized people in history with the biography of Cleopatra. Kids will learn about her life, achievements, legacy, and why she continues to fascinate generations of readers. This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Readers with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach that kids love.

Highlights the life and career of Sonia Sotomayor, the first hispanic justice to serve as a Supreme Court justice. Includes a timeline, text-related quiz, a picture glossary, and color photographs.

Profiles the dynamic man who began life as a slave and became an artist, agriculturist, university professor, and public speaker who addressed the House Ways and Means Committee on the issue of import tariffs in 1921.

Traces the life of Thomas Edison, one of the most influential inventors in American history, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the many inventions for which he is best known.

Presents an overview of the life and career of Beyoncé.

Presents the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell, examining how he invented the telephone and his work with the deaf.

Lance Armstrong was reaping the rewards of his hard work winning international cycling competitions and million-dollar endorsements. Then, in 1996, everything came to an abrupt halt. Cancer had spread throughout his body. With his trademark preseverance he recovered from cancer and went onto win the Tour de France.