Crowley County Combined Library

Describes the life and career of Barack Obama, from his early life in Hawaii to his years as an Illinois senator and as the elected President of the United States.

This book tells the life story of Frida Kahlo, whose paintings "Henry Ford Hospital," "My Birth," "The Two Fridas," and "Without Hope" have been praised internationally among art critics and patrons.

Describes the life of the British author whose blockbuster "Harry Potter" series catapulted her from poverty into worldwide fame.

This book tells the life story of Walt Disney, whose characters, movies, television programs, and theme parks became entertainment sensations.

Biography of the American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist who was co-founder (with Dolores Huerta) of the National Farm Workers Association which later became the United Farm Workers (UFW).

Examines the life of Henry Ford and provides information about Ford's family background, childhood, education, and revolutionary work as an automobile manufacturer.

An exploration of the life of Mother Teresa that discusses her childhood, early years as a nun, ministry to the poor, beatification, and other related topics.

Examines the life of the American physician who developed the first polio vaccine.

This biography examines the remarkable life of Malcolm X using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking black-and-white images and rich color photographs, readers will learn about Malcolm X's family background, childhood, education, and role as a human rights activist and nation of Islam leader. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index....