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|  | Travels in Alaska by David Rains Wallace, John Muir, Jonathan Reese, Noah Waterman
John Muir's record of his 1879 voyage through the fjords of Alaska, whose scenery he called hopelessly beyond description. AUTHOR: David Rains Wallace, John Muir, Jonathan Reese, Noah Waterman
PUBLISHER: Random House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart by David A. Adler, Jeff Fisher
A basic introduction to the life of the legendary aviatrix who is best known for being the first woman to fly an airplane solo across the Atlantic Ocean. This exploration of Amelia Earhart's life (1897-1937) covers not only her career as a pilot, but also introduces readers to her childhood, her role in World War I as a a nurse's aid, and her thoughts about becoming a doctor--a career choice she changed after she attended her first air show. Illustrated with color drawings. AUTHOR: David A. Adler, Jeff Fisher
PUBLISHER: Holiday House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | It's Always Something by Gilda Radner, Roseanne Roseannadanna
Description not available.The autobiography of the late Saturday Night Live comedienne and wife of Gene Wilder chronicles her losing battle with cancer and celebrates her triumphs in the cruel face of disease. Reprint. AUTHOR: Gilda Radner, Roseanne Roseannadanna
PUBLISHER: Morrow/Avon
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Amelia Earhart by Alan Daniel, Lea Daniel, Pat Lakin
Description not available.Profiles Amelia Earhart, who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and who disappeared during her attempt to become the first woman to fly around the world. AUTHOR: Alan Daniel, Lea Daniel, Pat Lakin
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Warriors Don't Cry by Anne Greenberg, Julie Rubenstein, Melba P. Beals
The author reflects on her role in the 1957 integration of Little Rock Central High School. A 16-year-old girl at the time, the author was among the first nine black students to attend that school--a situation that brought out the best, and the worst, in her neighbors and fellow students. The integration of Central High School was, and continues to be, an important turning point in the American civil rights movement. AUTHOR: Anne Greenberg, Julie Rubenstein, Melba P. Beals
PUBLISHER: Pocket Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | The Eagle & the Rose by Rosemary Altea
Description not available.A gifted medium describes her ten experiences with the afterlife and introduces her spirit familiar, Grey Eagle, a Native American guide who has taught her how to heal, astral-travel, and perform soul rescues. Reprint. AUTHOR: Rosemary Altea
PUBLISHER: Warner Books, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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