Fleming Community 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.

When Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers he became the fir st African American to play on a white Major League Baseball team. Read about how Robinson changed the face of baseball when he broke the color barrier and opened the door for the non-white players that followed.

Presents an introduction to the life of Nelson Mandela, a civil rights activist who opposed apartheid in South Africa, and became the country's president in 1994.

Traces the life and achievements of the Baptist pastor who became a driving force behind the African American civil rights movement.

Presents a biographical profile of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman astronaut, discussing the schooling and training she needed in order to fulfill her dream of being part of the space program.

An introduction to the life of Thomas Alva Edison, whose many inventions included the phonograph and the light bulb.

Presents an introduction to the life of Florence Nightingale, the woman credited with revolutionizing hospital care and nursing in the nineteenth century.

Traces the life and achievements of Barack Obama, from his childhood and early career in politics to his life as President of the United States.

A biography of Mae Jemison, the first female African American astronaut.

A simple biography of computer industry pioneer Steve Jobs, a founder of Apple Computer, Inc.