"The author of a splendid, Newbery Award-winning Lincoln (1987) uses a similar approach to another monumental figure. The result is a carefully researched biography, extended ...

Development Anthropologyis a detailed examination of how anthropology is used in international development projects. Written from a practitioner's standpoint, and containing ...

Here, in her words and the words of those who knew her, is a look at one of the great First Ladies of the 20th century who, with her husband, led the U.S. through a war ...

Follows the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, from her early life to her marriage, years in the White House, and beyond.

Discusses the personal and public life of the woman who was First Lady during the difficult years between the Depression and World War II.

Annotation -- Profiles the lives and careers of women whose accomplishments have contributed to our society-- Fully illustrated with photographs and paintings.

A biography of the First Lady who, despite her shyness, followed her conscience and devoted her life to helping others and working for peace.

Eleanor Roosevelt overcame many hardships throughout her life. Considered homely, Roosevelt grew up at the end of the Victorian era in an aristocratic family, where, as far as ...

Eleanor Roosevelt, the niece of President Theodore Roosevelt, was born into an already-historical family. Her life would be filled with hardships, determination, advocacy, and ...