Akron Public Library

A biography of the Osage Indian ballerina whose love of dance took her from a life on a reservation to a career on the stage.

Examines the life of pioneer aviator Amelia Earhart, who mysteriously disappeared during an around-the-world flight in 1937.

Illustrations and simple text provide young readers with a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of Annie Oakley.

A biography of the ninteenth-century woman who escaped slavery and helped many other slaves get to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

A biography of the woman who, with the assistance of her devoted teacher Annie Sullivan, achieved success and fame despite being blind and deaf.

A biography of the woman who served as First Lady for the longest time, and who was the first President's wife to speak out about important issues of the day, by writing newspapers articles and books, giving radio interviews and speeches, and teaching classes.

A look at the life and accomplishments of the famous pioneer

Illustrated biography of the young Jewish girl who, with her family and others, hid from the Nazis in an annex for two years before being betrayed and sent to a concentration camp.

A biography of the famous medieval Venetian traveler, Marco Polo.