Signature Lives Series

101 primary works • 101 total works
Galileo: Astronomer And Physicist
4.17
· 24 Ratings · 5 Reviews · published 2005 · 4 editions
Presents the life and work of the sixteenth-centur…
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Tycho Brahe: Pioneer of Astronomy
3.60
· 20 Ratings · 6 Reviews · published 2007 · 4 editions
Tycho Brahe was an eccentric Danish astronomer in …
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Nicolaus Copernicus: Father Of Modern Astronomy
3.42
· 19 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2005 · 7 editions
A biography profiling the life and controversial i…
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Sir Isaac Newton: Brilliant Mathematician and Scientist
3.83
· 23 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2007 · 5 editions
Isaac Newton was a scientific genius whose discove…
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Robert Hooke: Natural Philosopher and Scientific Explorer
Robert Hooke is best known for his studies of ligh…
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Amelia Earhart: Legendary Aviator
4.25
· 8 Ratings · published 2006 · 4 editions
Amelia Earhart gained worldwide fame in 1928 when …
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بنجامین فرانکلین: دانشمند و دولتمرد
بنجامین فرانکلین در هفدهم ژانویه ۱۷۰۶ در شهر بوستو…
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Benjamin Banneker: American Scientific Pioneer
A biography profiling the life of scientist and ma…
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Annie Oakley: American Sharpshooter
3.40
· 5 Ratings · published 2007 · 3 editions
- Table of contents, glossary, and index
- World ev…
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Lord Baltimore: Founder of Maryland
3.83
· 6 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2006 · 3 editions
- Personal and world event timeline
- Maps
- Life at…
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Geronimo: Apache Warrior
4.29
· 14 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2005 · 2 editions
A biography profiling the life of Geronimo, the we…
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John Hancock: Signer for Independence
3.78
· 9 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2005 · 6 editions
A biography profiling John Hancock, the man who is…
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Benazir Bhutto: Pakistani Prime Minister And Activist
3.35
· 20 Ratings · 7 Reviews · published 2006 · 8 editions
Describes the life and accomplishments of the firs…
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Andrew Carnegie: Captain of Industry
3.93
· 15 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2005 · 5 editions
A biography profiling the life of Andrew Carnegie,…
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Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson: Confederate General
3.78
· 9 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2005 · 4 editions
- World Events Timeline
- Personal Timeline
- Source…
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Queen Noor: American-born Queen of Jordan
3.76
· 45 Ratings · 6 Reviews · published 2003 · 6 editions
A biography profiling the life of Queen Noor, the …
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Adolf Hitler: Dictator of Nazi Germany
3.51
· 90 Ratings · 20 Reviews · published 2006 · 7 editions
A biography profiling the life of Adolf Hitler, th…
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Martin Luther: Father of the Reformation
A biography profiling the life of Martin Luther. I…
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Crazy Horse: Sioux Warrior
3.62
· 16 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2005 · 3 editions
A biography profiling the life of Crazy Horse, the…
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Frederick Douglass: Slave, Writer, Abolitionist
4.40
· 20 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2005 · 4 editions
A biography profiling the life of Frederick Dougla…
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William Tyndale: Bible Translator And Martyr
4.40
· 20 Ratings · 5 Reviews · published 2006 · 4 editions
Describes the life and accomplishments of the mart…
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Hypatia: Mathematician, Inventor, and Philosopher
3.65
· 51 Ratings · 14 Reviews · published 2013 · 6 editions
- World Events Timeline
- Personal Timeline
- Source…
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Elizabeth Van Lew: Civil War Spy
4.38
· 16 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2005 · 5 editions
A biography profiling the life of Elizabeth Van Le…
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Joseph Stalin: Dictator of the Soviet Union
A biography profiling the life of Joseph Stalin, d…
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Hatshepsut: Egypt's First Female Pharaoh
A pharaoh who ruled Egypt more than 3,500 years ag…
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Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross
3.31
· 13 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2007 · 4 editions
The Civil War (18611865) divided the people of the…
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Elizabeth I: Queen Of Tudor England
A biography profiling the life of Queen Elizabeth …
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Amy Tan: Author And Storyteller
2.93
· 15 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2006 · 5 editions
Amy Tans very first novel, The Joy Luck Club, made…
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Jane Goodall: Legendary Primatologist
3.55
· 11 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2006 · 5 editions
A biography profiling the life of primatologist, J…
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Sequoyah: Inventor of Written Cherokee
3.67
· 15 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2007 · 3 editions
The United States was growing at a rapid pace. For…
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Yo-Yo Ma: Internationally Acclaimed Cellist
3.78
· 9 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2007 · 3 editions
From the late 19th century into the 21st century, …
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Cesar Chavez: Crusader for Social Change
3.40
· 10 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2007 · 3 editions
Growing up in a family of migrant farm workers, Ce…
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Eva Peron: First Lady of Argentina
3.79
· 14 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2006 · 7 editions
A biography profiling the life of Eva Peron, a pop…
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Anne Hutchinson: Puritan Protester
3.22
· 18 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2006 · 4 editions
A biography profiling the life of Anne Hutchinson.…
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Benedict Arnold: From Patriot to Traitor
3.75
· 16 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2000 · 4 editions
A biography profiling the life of Benedict Arnold,…
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John Paul Jones: Father of the American Navy
A biography profiling the life of John Paul Jones,…
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Johannes Gutenberg: Inventor Of The Printing Press
3.73
· 33 Ratings · 9 Reviews · published 2010 · 3 editions
A biography profiling the life of Johannes Gutenbe…
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Mercy Otis Warren: Author and Historian
3.78
· 9 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2004 · 10 editions
A biography profiling the life of Mercy Otis Warre…
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Madam C.J. Walker: Entrepreneur and Millionaire
From the late 19th century into the 21st century, …
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Catherine De Medici: The Power Behind the French Throne
A biography profiling the life of Catherine de Med…
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Samuel Adams: Patriot and Statesman
4.29
· 7 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2005 · 4 editions
A biography profiling the life of Samuel Adams and…
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Socrates: Ancient Greek in Search of Truth
3.31
· 35 Ratings · 8 Reviews · published 2006 · 4 editions
Born into the city-state of Athens in 469 B.C., So…
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Sam Houston: Texas Hero
3.43
· 7 Ratings · published 2005 · 2 editions
Presents the life and accomplishments of the hero …
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Nikola Tesla: Physicist, Inventor, Electrical Engineer
3.60
· 15 Ratings · 5 Reviews · published 2009 · 3 editions
Covering important American figures from recent ti…
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Desiderius Erasmus: Writer And Christian Humanist
3.06
· 16 Ratings · 5 Reviews · published 2013 · 7 editions
Biography of the scholar whose ideas became the fo…
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وینستون چرچیل: نظامی و نویسنده و دولتمرد بریتانیایی
بعد از پایان جنگ جهانی اول، چرچیل از جمله کسانی بو…
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Confucius: Chinese Philosopher and Teacher
No individual has so strongly influenced Chinese c…
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Thomas Paine: Great Writer of the Revolution
3.75
· 8 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2005 · 6 editions
A biography profiling Thomas Paine, whose writings…
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فیدل کاسترو: رهبر کمونیست کوبا
سال ۱۹۵۹ در هاوانا پایتخت کوبا، صدها هزار نفر از ط…
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Gloria Steinem: Champion of Women's Rights
3.50
· 8 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2006 · 2 editions
A biography profiling the life of feminist Gloria …
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Jesse James: Legendary Rebel And Outlaw
From his beginnings as a guerrilla fighter for the…
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Abigail Adams: Courageous Patriot and First Lady
3.64
· 14 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2005 · 3 editions
A biography profiling the life and influence of Ab…
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Langston Hughes: The Voice of Harlem
3.83
· 12 Ratings · published 2005 · 5 editions
A biography profiling the life of Langston Hughes,…
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Wilma Mankiller: Chief of the Cherokee Nation
4.09
· 11 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2006 · 5 editions
A biography profiling the life of Wilma Mankiller,…
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William Shakespeare: Playwright And Poet
A biography profiling the life and the work of the…
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Zebulon Pike: Explorer and Soldier
3.14
· 7 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2005 · 3 editions
A biography profiling the life of explorer Zebulon…
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J. Edgar Hoover: Controversial Fbi Director
3.33
· 6 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2005 · 2 editions
Presents the life and accomplishments of the law e…
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George Washington Carver: Scientist, Inventor, and Teacher
From the late 19th century into the 21st century, …
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Harriet Beecher Stowe: Author And Advocate
3.57
· 7 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2005 · 10 editions
A biography profiling the life of Harriet Beecher …
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Madame Chiang Kai-shek: Face of Modern China
3.38
· 8 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2006 · 3 editions
- Table of contents, glossary, and index
- World ev…
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Ulysses S. Grant: Union General and U.S. President
3.80
· 15 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2005 · 4 editions
A biography profiling and examining the life and t…
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Pope Leo X: Opponent of the Reformation
2.75
· 4 Ratings · published 2006 · 1 edition
A biography profiling the life of Pope Leo X, the …
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Robert E. Lee: Confederate Commander
3.25
· 8 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2005 · 3 editions
A biography profiling the life and military career…
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Social Reformer
3.57
· 7 Ratings · published 2005 · 4 editions
A biography profiling the life of Elizabeth Cady S…
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Thucydides: Ancient Greek Historian
3.46
· 13 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2006 · 3 editions
Growing up wealthy in ancient Greece, Thucydides f…
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بنیتو موسولینی: دیکتاتور فاشیست ایتالیا
دیکتاتور فاشیست ایتالیا ایتالیایی‌ها از موسولینی ن…
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Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father and Statesman
3.56
· 25 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2005 · 3 editions
A biography profiling the life of Alexander Hamilt…
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Jim Bridger: Trapper, Trader, and Guide
Jim Bridger was one of the greatest explorers, tra…
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Roger Williams: Founder of Rhode Island
3.50
· 4 Ratings · published 2006 · 5 editions
A biography profiling the life of Roger Williams, …
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Elizabeth Dole: Public Servant And Senator
Elizabeth Dole has spent most of her life serving …
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Alexander the Great: World Conqueror
3.54
· 24 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2006 · 3 editions
Raised in Athens and educated by some of the great…
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Jefferson Davis: President Of The Confederacy
3.00
· 6 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2005 · 5 editions
A biography profiling the life of Jefferson Davis,…
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Booker T. Washington: Innovative Educator
By the time he was 9 years old, Booker T. Washingt…
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Abraham Lincoln: Great American President
Covering important people from the American Civil …
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Sarah Winnemucca: Scout, Activist, and Teacher
3.25
· 8 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2005 · 7 editions
Presents the life and accomplishments of the write…
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Phillis Wheatley: Slave And Poet
3.94
· 17 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2005 · 6 editions
A biography profiling the life of Phyllis Wheatley…
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Thomas Alva Edison: Great American Inventor
As a young boy, Thomas Alva Edison was fascinated …
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Martha Washington: First Lady Of The United States
4.50
· 6 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2005 · 1 edition
A biography profiling the life of Martha Washingto…
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Miguel de Cervantes: Novelist, Poet, and Playwright
Born in Spain in 1547, Miguel de Cervantes is cons…
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J. Pierpont Morgan: Industrialist and Financier
At the turn of the 20th century, J. Pierpont Morga…
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William Penn: Founder of Pennsylvania
3.33
· 3 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2006 · 3 editions
A biography profiling the life of William Penn, th…
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Aristotle: Philosopher, Teacher, And Scientist
Aristotle lived in Athens during a time when the c…
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Ramses II: Egyptian Pharaoh, Warrior, and Builder
3.27
· 15 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2011 · 5 editions
Ramses II was one of the greatest pharaohs to rule…
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Francisco Pizarro: Conqueror Of The Incas
A biography profiling the life and career of the S…
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Hillary Rodham Clinton: First Lady And Senator
Burgan, Michael
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The New Deal President
A biography profiling the life Franklin Delano Roo…
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Signature Lives
Covering important figures throughout the ages, th…
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Signature Lives: Renaissance Era
Readers connect with the men and women responsible…
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Signature Lives: Colonial America
The colonial era established the groundwork for ma…
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Scientific Revolution
Through engaging narratives, handsome imagery, and…
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Signature Lives: Modern World
Worldwide changes and connections are happening at…
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Signature Lives: Modern America (Signature Lives
Combining lively, approachable text, extensive bac…
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Signature Lives: Ancient World
Readers will be fascinated with the adventures of …
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Signature Lives: Civil War Era
The Civil War divided our nation over issues of sl…
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Signature Lives: American Frontier Era
Zebulon Pike, Biddy Mason, and Sam Houston are jus…
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Signature Lives: Revolutionary War Era
Historical images, primary source documents, and c…
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Signature Lives
0.00
· published 2005 · 1 edition
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Signature Lives: Modern America
Combining lively, approachable text, extensive bac…
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Michelangelo: Sculptor And Painter
A biography profiling the life of Italian artist M…
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