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Examines the life of Jackie Robinson and tells how he faced the challenges of being the first African-American player in major league baseball.

A brief overview of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his dedication to winning equal rights for African-Americans through organized, nonviolent protest.

Tells the story of Sojourner Truth, discussing her childhood as a slave, and looking at her work to secure the rights of all women after she gained her freedom; and includes a timeline.

"Traces the life of the first black Major League baseball player of the modern era, detailing his childhood, his career as an MVP-award winning baseball player, and a hero of the civil rights movement"--OCLC.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Abraham Lincoln.

Aaron Rodgers went from a small college in California to being named most valuable player in the Super Bowl.

"Simple text and full-color photographs briefly describe the life of Maya Moore and her career as a professional basketball player"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs examine the life and career of Albert Einstein.

A brief introduction to the life of singer Justin Timberlake.

A brief introduction to the life of singer Taylor Swift.

Text and illustrations look at the life of Croatian-Canadian strongman, professional wrestler, and eccentric Antonio Barichievich, known professionally as The Great Antonio.

Text and illustrations present a short biography of tennis star Arthur Ashe, who broke new racial boundaries at a time when America was segregated, later winning the US Open in 1968.

"This title introduces readers to Simone Biles, providing exciting details about her life and going deep inside the key moments of her gymnastics career"--OCLC.

A brief biography of Ronald Reagan, who went from an actor to California governer to president of the United States.

A short illustrated biography of Jimmy Carter.