Biographies of some famous people of the United States and their contributions to their country, from George Washington to Jackie Robinson to Mia Hamm.

"For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title! The Who Was? History of the World is a journey along the timeline of history, noting the birthdays of 150 people in the series and what was happening in the world at that moment in time. Follow the timeline to learn who was doing what when, from the days of ancient Egypt, all the way up to the present"--

"There is a lot of pressure in today's society for kids to succeed, but failing is a part of learning how to be a successful person. In his teaching career, Luke Reynolds saw the stress and anxiety his students suffered over grades, fitting in, and getting things right the first time. [This book] was created for these students to learn that their mistakes and failures do not define their whole lives, but help them grow into their potential. Kids will...