Biographies Chapters

We may know about a famous person's accomplishments, but what do we know about THEM? What is the human-interest story in THEIR lives? This biography collection features the stories behind the lives of some famous (and not-so-famous) individuals.

As a student at the College of Fort Hare, Nelson Mandela begins to experience racial bias.

Brownwood High School in Texas does not have a baseball program, so Jim Morris plays football.

Realizing he is powerless to stop the unrest happening in his country, Nicholas abdicates the throne for both himself and his ill son.

Realizing he is powerless to stop the unrest happening in his country, Nicholas abdicates the throne for both himself and his ill son.

Nicholas' wealthy parents die when he is just a boy and legend says he wants to share the money his parents leave him.

Nicholas' wealthy parents die when he is just a boy and legend says he wants to share the money his parents leave him.

Although Nicholas is out of touch with the common people, he has the support of the aristocracy for most of his reign.

Although Nicholas is out-of-touch with the common people, he has the support of the aristocracy for most of his reign.

Read a poem about the life of Nicole Regina White, a 20 year-old junior in International Studies.

Lincoln dies at Petersen's boarding house, across the street from the Ford Theater, less than twelve hours after being shot.

Splitting atoms, called nuclear fission, creates energy (in the form of heat) called nuclear energy.

Despite advice of scouts, Bean and DePodesta use James's system to pick the 2002 Oakland A's team members.

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