A biography of the Scottish immigrant who made a fortune in the steel industry and used much of it for philanthropic causes.

Thomas Paine

by Milton Meltzer

Published 1 September 1996
The story of the self-educated craftsman who earned a place in history as the voice of the American Revolution.

Andrew Jackson & His America

by Milton Meltzer

Published 1 September 1993
A look at the life and times of our seventh president.

Thomas Jefferson

by Milton Meltzer

Published 31 December 1991
A biography of the third president who was also the author of the Declaration of Independence.

Mark Twain

by Milton Meltzer

Published 1 March 1985
Surveys the life of Samuel Clemens, who grew up in Missouri, was a river pilot on the Mississippi, became a journalist, and achieved fame as a writer under the pen name Mark Twain.

Describes the voyages of Columbus, the terrible impact of the Spaniards on the Indians, and the ultimate cultural influence of the Native Americans on their white conquerors.