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A biography of Abigail Smith, who became the wife of the second president of the United States and the mother of the sixth.

An overview of the athletic accomplishments of the track star who has been called the "first lady of the heptathlon.

A biography of the fourth president's wife, whose accomplishments included saving valuable documents when the British burned the White House during the War of 1812.

A biography of the founder of modern nursing.

This gay tomboy's early escapades, her adventures with Buffalo Bill and his Wild West Show, and her travels far and wide to display her shooting skill provide much action in this story.

A biography of the First Lady, focusing on her fight for the rights of women, Blacks, and the poor, and her role as a peace advocate and delegate to the United Nations.

Traces the life of the Shoshoni Indian girl who was stolen from her tribe at the age of twelve, sold to a French trapper, and served as a guide in the Lewis and Clark expedition.

The story of the patient teacher who taught a blind and deaf child to communicate with others.

Discusses the life and career of the writer famous for having created the Boxcar Children.

In 1904, nine-year-old Samantha, an orphan living with her wealthy grandmother, and her servant friend Nellie have a midnight adventure when they try to find out what has happened to the seamstress who suddenly left her job.

Harry, bored with her sheltered life in the remote orange-growing colony of Daria, discovers magic in herself when she is kidnapped by a native king with mysterious powers.

When Samantha's tenth birthday party is spoiled by the boy next door, Aunt Cornelia and her young twin sisters try to ease Samantha's disappointment by inviting her and Grandmary to visit them in New York City.

A biography of the well known nineteenth-century American author whose popular novels, "Little Women" and "Little Men," were based on her own family experiences.

A biography of the author of the well-loved "Amelia Bedelia" books.

A brief account of the life and accomplishments of Eleanor Roosevelt.