A biography of the well-loved baseball personality who set many records and made home runs a common part of the game

Two popular series, Ready-to-Read and Childhood of Famous Americans, combine to present the story of young Ben Franklin who loves doing experiments and cannot wait to test out his latest idea involving a kite!

Chronicles the early life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the thirty-second President of the United States

Chronicles the early years of Fred Rogers, who was known for his children's television show, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Follows the life of the first black woman to win the tennis competition at Wimbledon

Chronicles the early years of the renowned children's author and illustrator Ted Geisel, popularly known as Dr. Seuss

Growing up in the segregated South, Arthur Ashe's young life was filled with prejudice and difficult challenges, yet despite all the obstacles, young Arthur discovered his talents on the tennis court, grew to become the first African-American to win major tennis tournaments around the world, and became a strong role model for others in the process

Although scared of many things, young Eleanor Roosevelt was finally forced to face her severe fear of the dark and overcome it after entering the basement one night in order to get her sick aunt the ice she needed

Focusing on his childhood years, profiles the famous war general who earned the nickname "Blood and Guts" during World War Two

A biography of the famous frontiersman and Congressman, focusing on his childhood.