Crowley County Combined Library

From the time he was a little boy, Neil Armstrong dreamed of flying bout how he turned his dream into reality and how his incredible drive, determination, and talent took him all the way to the moon.

"I pray that God forgive them..." Corrie Ten Boom stood naked with her older sister Betsie, watching a concentration camp matron beating a prisoner. "Oh, the poor woman," Corrie cried. "Yes. May God forgive her," Betsie replied. And, once again, Corrie realized that it was for the souls of the brutal Nazi guards that her sister prayed. Both woman had been sent to the camp for helping the Jews. Christ's Spirit and words were their guide; it was His...

Recounts the life of Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale, whose decision to become a spy for General George Washington cost him his life.

A biography of the African-American woman who helped over 300 slaves escape through the Underground Railroad and was never caught herself.

Focuses on Kelly Clarkson's family background, her youth in Texas, musical talent and drive.

Explores the life of the 14th Dalai Lama, including his years in exile and the continuing efforts to free Tibet. Features interviews with Chinese scholars, Tibet activists, and His Holiness himself.

"This biography introduces readers to Jimmy Carter including his early political career and key events from Carter's administration including the Emergency Natural Gas Act, a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, and the Iran hostage crisis. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included." -- Publisher's website.

Introduces the life and legacy of the explorer whose journey west from Spain in search of China brought knowledge of the Americas to Europe, and describes his later life.

Tells about the life and works of American author Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Focuses on Phillip Phillip's family background, his youth in Georgia, and his early years learning to play guitar and performing in a band, to finding success on the 11th season of American Idol.