Details Harriet Tubman's life, experiences, and efforts to aid slaves in escaping to the North, as well as her assistance to the Union cause during the Civil War.

Examines the life of the reclusive nineteenth-century Massachusetts poet whose posthumously published poetry brought her the public attention she had carefully avoided during her lifetime.

A biography of the the four boys from Liverpool who, after achieving phenomenal success as the Beatles, were pressured by international fame, and broke up in 1970.

Describes the life and work of the scientist whose theory of relativity revolutionized scientific thinking.

Explores the personal life, athletic accomplishments, and career of Jesse Owens.

Examines the rock star's childhood, family life, musical career, films, and legacy.

Surveys the life and career of the first prime minister of Israel.

A biography of the man who was elected to the office of presidency four times and provided inspired leadership during the Depression and later in the face of the Nazi menace.

A biography of the woman who followed her conscience to become the most admired, the most criticized, and the most influential woman in American history.