The Jonas Brothers - Kevin, Joe, and Nick - have brought boy bands back in style. The pop-rock group has sold more than eight million albums worldwide and toured the globe, playing sold-out… More →

In this five-book set, learn about the people behind some of the most well-known brands in the world. Meet Bobbi Brown, the person behind Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Learn all about Henry Ford,… More →

Thomas Edison was known as an inventor, but what about before that? Find out what happened when Edison was younger, and what he did that made him famous later on. More →

Who is your favorite star? Read about the life stories and achievements of today's most popular athletes, singers, actors, and entertainers. Fun facts highlight the path each person took to… More →

Who is your favorite star? Read about the life stories and achievements of today's most popular athletes, singers, actors, and entertainers. Fun facts highlight the path each person took to… More →

When Vanessa Hudgens stepped onto the stage to try out for a role in High School Musical, she was one of over six hundred hopefuls. At that time, she was not well known. But the producers… More →

Crabtree's Voices for Freedom is a series of biographical portraits of heroes whose vision, words, and actions were instrumental in shaping the abolitionist movement in U.S. history before… More →

Crabtree's Voices for Green Choices is a series of biographical portraits of people who advanced the goals of achieving greener, more sustainable lifestyles. Young readers will be inspired by More →

Walt Disney was known as a movie maker and theme park creator, but what about before that? What happened when Disney was younger? What did he do then that led to his being famous later on?… More →

Wayne Gretzky, known to millions of hockey fans as "The Great One," wasn't the biggest, fastest, or strongest hockey player ever, but he was without a doubt the best so far. When he retired… More →