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|  | The Story of Harriet Tubman by Kate H. McMullan
One in a series of biographies written for readers ages seven to eleven, this is the life of Harriet Tubman dramatically told. It tells how Tubman led over 300 slaves to safety as a 'conductor' on the Underground Railroad and how this incredible woman became a nurse, a scout, and a spy for Union Forces during the Civil War. AUTHOR: Kate H. McMullan
PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | High Water by John O'Brien
Description not available.The Philadelphia-born author describes how he returned to live near the West Virginia birthplace of his father--a difficult, disappointed, and defeated man who had left his home in the mountains in the wake of a family scandal--and discovered a world of great beauty whose inhabitants, despite hardship and exploitation, remain true to a traditional way of life. Reprint. 12,500 first printing. AUTHOR: John O'Brien
PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | The Kennedys at War by Edward J. Renehan
These profiles of three Kennedy men--father Joe, first-son Joe, Jr. and JFK--focus on their service during World War II. Joseph P. Kennedy was, ultimately, a failure as Ambassador to England; Joe, Jr. died in the war; and JFK's experiences became a platform to greater things. AUTHOR: Edward J. Renehan
PUBLISHER: Doubleday Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Amelia Earhart by Anthony D'Adamo, John Parlin
One in a series of easy-to-read biographies, this title introduces kids to Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly a plane. This adventurous woman broke flight records and was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone. AUTHOR: Anthony D'Adamo, John Parlin
PUBLISHER: Dell Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Thurgood Marshall by Coretta Scott King, Lisa Aldred, Nathan I. Huggins
Examines the life of the first black man to be appointed an associate justice of the highest court in the country. AUTHOR: Coretta Scott King, Lisa Aldred, Nathan I. Huggins
PUBLISHER: Chelsea House Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | The Rumsfeld Way by Jeffrey A. Krames
This study of the leadership skills of Donald Rumsfeld examines his work in the corporate sector as well as the many times he has answered the call of public service--often at the request of the highest official of the land. Rumsfeld`s approaches to problems and solutions, as well as his flexibility, help to explain his unqualified success as Secretary of Defense under George W. Bush when he led the invasion of Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks. AUTHOR: Jeffrey A. Krames
PUBLISHER: American Media International
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: Biographies
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