by Bettina Ling
Franklin Watts:  A Division of Scholastic Inc.
Hardback

Take a journey with Great Life Stories and meet some of the world's most interesting people.  Each title, written in a compelling narrative style, introduces the reader to the personal hopes, aspirations, and struggles as well as the professional goals, successes, and setbacks of its chosen subject.  Also included is information about the history of the times in which the subjects lived, providing the necessary historical context to fully understand these important figures and their contributions.  Sidebars and a timeline provide additional historical connections and insights into the subject's life.