American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Congressman John R. Lewis
A biography of John R. Lewis, one of the leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement. He participated in pivotal resistance campaigns such as the Freedom Rides and the March on Washington, and went on the serve in the United States...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Coretta Scott King
Biography chronicles the life and work of Coretta Scott King, a champion of Civil Rights and advocate of non-violent civil disobedience.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Dame Jane Goodall
A biography of Jane Goodall, renowned worldwide for her work with the chimpanzees of Tanzania. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Dame Julie Andrews
A biography of the legendary actress, Julie Andrews. Most people would recognize her for starring role in the classic movie, The Sound of Music. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
A biography of Kiri Te Kanawa, a world-renowned soprano opera singer from New Zealand. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Daniel K. Inouye
Biography of senator and Medal of Honor recipient, Daniel Inouye a Japanese-American serving in World War II who made many longstanding contributions to American government and political life.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: David Boies
Informative biography on counselor and human rights advocate, David Boles, provides an overview of his life and career as a formidable litigator. Students can listen to interviews with Boies, read his profile and look at pictures in the...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: David Mc Cullough
Biography of David Mccullough, distinguished author and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes for his work writing and publishing historical biographies.
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Academy of Achievement: Doris Kearns Goodwin, ph.d.
Biography of Pulitzer Prize winner Doris Kearns, a prolific writer and professor of American government and history who has written many notable books on past presidents.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Edward Albee
Biography of Edward Albee, American playwright and Pullitzer and Tony award honoree who wrote, Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf, among other notable works. Students can read about Edward Albee's life and listen to interviews.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Edward O. Wilson, ph.d.
Biography, photos and interview on E.O. Wilson who is considered to be the father of sociobiology, has authored many books and had been active in conservation efforts.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Edward Teller, ph.d.
Biography of Edward Teller teaches us about his early life which began in Budapest, Hungary, his interest in physics and his subsequent contributions in the development of the atomic bomb.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Ehud Barak
Biographical information on former Prime Minister of Israel, Ehud Barak, a member of Israel's Labor Party who advocated negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Elie Wiesel
Biography of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, writer, and winner of the Nobel Prize for Peace. Students can learn through this comprehensive site about his extraordinary life and how he continues to speak out against genocide and...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Elizabeth Blackburn, ph.d.
Biography on Elizabeth Blackburn, a research scientist who is credited with discovering new understanding of telomerase and telomere biology, opening the door to new treatments for degenerative diseases, aging, as well as cancer.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Biography of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, president of Liberia and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Sirleaf is a champion of democracy and leader in women's rights.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Eric S. Lander, ph.d.
Biography of Eric Lander a scientist and pioneer of human gene research and medicine.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Ernest J. Gaines
Biography of American author, Ernest Gaines, well-known for his novels and essays, including The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pitman and A Gathering of Old Men, both adapted for television.
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Academy of Achievement: Esperanza Spalding
Biography of jazz musician, singer and songwriter, Esperanza Spalding.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Francis Ford Coppola
Biography of Francis Ford Coppola provides an overview of Coppola's life and career in film.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Francis S. Collins, m.d., ph.d.
Biographical resource on Francis Collins who was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work in human genetics, decoding DNA, and his contributions to improving human health.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Frank M. Johnson, Jr.
Biography of Frank Johnson a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and champion of civil rights. Johnson was a lawyer and judge who began his career in the South, ultimately spending 44 years on the bench upholding the U.S. Constitution.
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Academy of Achievement: Frank Mc Court
Biography of writer, Frank McCourt, whose famous memior, Angela's Ashes, tells the story of his impoverished life in Ireland and sold over 4 million copies.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Frank O. Gehry
Biography on Frank Gehry, a renowned architect and designer. Some of his famous works include the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, France, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.