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With Nelson Mandela's stalwart deeds and defiance fresh in our minds, this History Makers biography offers a complete narrative of his life and his impact on the world. This title illustrates the difficult and empowering chapters of Mandela's upbringing, his activism, his imprisonment, and his election. Readers will be riveted and inspired by the transformation of a young man seeking to end apartheid to a world leader who continues to inspire courage
...Pope John Paul II has made a lasting impression not only on those belonging to the Catholic faith but also to people of differing religious backgrounds. An unlikely candidate for the papacy, Karol Wojtyła ascended St. Peter's throne as the first non-Italian pope in 450 years. A harbinger of modernity and religious reform, Pope John Paul II revolutionized the Church during his reign, one of the longest in papal history. This book features an exploration
...Known for his invaluable contribution to our understanding of life and evolution, Charles Darwin was a scientist who has become legend. His History Makers biography presents primary sources and historical context on his life and legacy. In this title, chapters scrutinize this man as a teacher, traveler, scientist, husband, and author, revealing the personal evolution of an enduring figure.
The History Makers biography of Henry Ford illustrates the transformation of an American businessman from his building successes and ideals to his emergence as an icon of industry and the modern world. This title starts by analyzing his origins and the stages of his career, then goes beyond chronology to evaluate his emblematic principles and inventiveness. From life to legacy, readers witness the evolution of a man into legend.
The History Makers biography of Isaac Newton narrates events from this mathematician's personal life while providing key details about the scientists and theories he studied and the trials of his world. Analysis of his personal and intellectual journey is evidenced by Newton's own words and the words of his contemporaries and predecessors. By pairing the story of his life to explanations of mathematical and scientific theory, readers make connections
...This legendary man is considered a great leader not only within the United States but by the world. This History Makers biography breaks down Abraham Lincoln's life into chapters that explore each facet. Abraham Lincoln looks at primary sources and social circumstances to delve into the multiple layers of an extraordinary history maker.
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