Paul Revere worked hard for his money—not only as a silversmith and engraver but as a dentist, too.

Early readers will delight in the page-turning story of Pocahontas, daughter of a powerful Algonquian Indian chief.

This inspiring story of the country boy who grew up to be America’s most beloved president is told in simple vocabulary aimed at newly independent readers. Illustrations on each spread and lively language bring Lincoln to life.

From his own experiences as a migrant farmworker, César Chávez knew about poverty and pain, discrimination and despair. He grew up with one goal: to make a difference. Chávez organized a labor union—which became the United Farm Workers Union—to demand higher wages and better working and living conditions.

Diego Rivera made his art available to everyone, rich or poor. In his lifetime, Rivera painted enough murals to stretch over a mile.

Ochoa became an engineer with important research and inventions to her credit—and the first Hispanic woman in space.

Frida Kahlo was eighteen years old when her body was crushed in a horrible bus accident. During her long, painful recovery, Kahlo taught herself to paint.

"I'm just an American guy who happens to be of Mexican descent," says George Lopez, who has achieved astounding success across cultural lines. How did the boy who started his life in poverty and misery end up living the American dream?

Roberto Clemente, the first great ballplayer from Puerto Rico. Despite physical pain from injuries and emotional pain from the racism of the 1960s, Clemente wowed major-league fans with his amazing fielding, throwing, and hitting.

Colin Powell was the first African American to be Secretary of State, following an illustrious career as a four-star general and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

She became a medical doctor and engineer, but she held onto her dream. In 1992, she was the first African-American woman in space.

Muhammad Ali—born Cassius Clay—became one of the best-known people in the world.