Ruth Ashby

To read quick biographies of women who have made a difference in the world, pick up this book and browse it. It covers politicians, athletes, entertainers, social reformers, scientists, and other types of women who made their mark in their own time. Not all of them were notable for doing good; a few, especially in the ancient world, became famous for their bloody reigns or their tyrannical practices.

Occasionally the authors who contributed research and writing to the book tend let their political opinions peek into the biographies and can get a little preachy about their positions; but overall, it’s a great book to read if you’re interested in characters in history or in learning more about famous women.… (altro)

This biography is about Benjamin Franklin. It is a chapter length biography that starts when Franklin is a boy working in his brother's printing shop. He decides to run away and the story goes on to tell of his accomplishments until his death in 1790. Benjamin Franklin played an important role in American history. He was a delegate for the First Continental Congress and made important observations on electricity. This biography focuses on how reading helped Franklin with his many accomplishments.… (altro)