A series that examines the lives of people who have had a major impact on the history or current practice of religion. This volume follows the life of Mohandas Gandhi, leader of the Indian struggle for independance.

An Iranian cleric who criticized the modernization efforts of the Shah of Iran (Mohammed Reza Pahlavi), Khomeini called for a fundamentalist Islamic state in Iran.

Each title features:
- "In Their Own Words" boxes offering selected quotations from the subject
- "Did You Know?" boxes that highlight fascinating facts about each person
- Chronology, suggestions for further reading, and a listing of related Web sites.
- A final chapter that delves into the legacy of the subject's thoughts and deeds for new generations of black Americans.

- "Being Asian American" boxed inserts that examine the impact of the subject's cultural heritage
- "The Story of My Family" and "Between the Generations" sections that allow readers to experience an important part of American history
- First-person accounts highlighted with full-color photographs that vividly bring each of these individuals' stories to life.

With a combination of speed, strength, power, and agility, Roger Maris knew how to best help his team win games, whether it was running extra bases, bunting to advance a teammate, or throwing a man out at home plate from right field. In 1961, Maris found himself in a home-run race with fellow Yankee slugger Mickey Mantle to take over Babe Ruth's single-season record of 60. On the last day of the regular season, Maris cracked home run number 61, adding him to the record books. Considered by some sport critics to be a one-year wonder, Maris reached the World Series seven times in his 12-season...

Though known for his work on television, in music, and in film, Jamie Foxx truly exploded onto the scene in 2004 with his Academy Award-winning portrayal of Ray Charles in the biopic "Ray". The highly praised role showed critics and fans alike that Foxx was a force to be reckoned with. Foxx's earlier work had been a series of hits and misses, with bright spots including his stint on the popular sketch comedy show "In Living Color" and his platinum album, "Unpredictable". Foxx's life was not always so golden, however. He grew up in the segregated town of Terrell, Texas, and had little contact...

Susan B. Anthony spent her life working to bring equality to women and African Americans. She wanted both groups to have the same educational opportunities, the same working options, and the same voting rights as white males. Read about this pioneer for equality in this book.

Venus and Serena Williams have dominated the tennis scene for years - winning numerous Grand Slam singles titles to become the first- and second-ranked tennis players in the world. Venus is known for her 127-mile-per-hour serve and her graceful agility on the court. Serena is known for her aggressive court style and fashion flair.