Akron Public Library

Traces the extraordinary life of this great reformer, from her wealthy childhood in New York State, through her years as a brilliant writer and lecturer for equal rights for women.

Examines the life and career of Harry Houdini, whose dramatic style, skill at staying in the news, and determination to continually invent new escapes made him one of the most famous magicians of all time.

-- 100+ page biographies of famous Americans.-- Great for reports and curriculum tie-ins.

A biography of the American inventor and industrialist who is best known for making the automobile practical, through both his revolutionary assembly lines and his desire to make a car every working man could afford.

Traces the life of the Civil War nurse who cared for wounded soldiers and earned the title, "Angel of the Battlefield."

"Phantom cries from wounded soldiers echo through the air. Strange orbs of light appear in photographs. These stories and more are found at Gettysburg Battlefield, the site of a historical American Civil War battle. Readers will follow along in spooky delight as they discover the ghosts of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania"--

Examines the life and illegal exploits of Billy the Kid, an infamous bandit of the Old West.

A biography of the man known for his interest in teaching the deaf and for his invention of the telephone.