Abigail Adams

by Kem Knapp Sawyer

Published 1 August 2009

Eleanor Roosevelt

by Kem Knapp Sawyer

Published 20 February 2006
DK's Biography series for young readers features one of the best-known and most inspiring women of the 20th century — Eleanor Roosevelt. A biography of the First Lady who, despite her shyness, followed her conscience and devoted her life to helping others and working for peace.

Supports the Common Core State Standards.


Oprah Winfrey

by Kem Knapp Sawyer

Published 21 August 2006

Harriet Tubman

by Kem Knapp Sawyer

Published 1 January 2010
An illustrated exploration of the life of Harriet Tubman that covers her childhood, experiences as a slave, escape to freedom, work on the Underground Railroad, antislavery activism, and other topics.