Harcourt: Biographies: Moses Austin (In Spanish)

A look at the life of a brilliant colonial American who was a mathematician, astronomer, inventor, surveyor and writer. (In Spanish)

A good description of the energetic life of this Texas colonizer. Following his father's lead, Austin leads Americans to Texas and works for years at improving the colony and working to pacify the Mexican government as well. (In Spanish)

A brief biography on Thomas Jefferson with pictures and links.

Read about one of the most interesting early Americans. From Tennessee to Congress to the Alamo, find out what drove this extraordinary man.

An account of the beginning of the American lead industry started by Moses Austin, a Texas pioneer. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.

Biography of Abraham Lincoln with pictures and links. (In Spanish)

Learn about the talented explorer William Clark who helped provide some of the first information about the new Louisiana Territory. William Clark had a life full of experiences that helped prepare him for this great adventure. (In Spanish)

Find out about the "Angel of the Battlefield" as you learn about the life of this remarkable woman. Clara Barton served others throughout her life and founded the American Red Cross. (In Spanish)

A review of the events in the life of Anne Hutchinson, a brave, early American settler. Learn how Anne Hutchinson felt about religion and the way people should worship God. (In Spanish)

A brief biography of James Madison. Find out why James Madison was called the father of the constitution. Learn how his life affected the United States. (In Spanish)