This absorbing and award-winning biography tells the story of the tragedies and triumphs of Clara Wieck Schumann (1819-1896)--at once artist, composer, editor, teacher, wife, and mother of eight children.

Describes the life of the German pianist and composer who made her professional debut at age nine and who devoted her life to music and to her family.

A biography of the freed slave who made her fortune in Colorado and used her money to bring other former slaves there to begin new lives.

Recreates the ... story of Henry and Clara Rathbone, the young couple who sat in the President's box on the night of Lincoln's assassination.

Awarded the prestigious Institute of Historical Research Prize, Ridley's sparkling history brings vividly to life the tragicomic story of a rhinoceros named Clara who became a star in 18th century Europe.

Clara Barton is one of the most selfless humanitarians that America has ever known. She bravely nursed thousands of wounded soldiers, from both sides, during the Civil War. Clara even founded the American Red Cross! Read more about Clara Barton, one of my favorite heroines. These popular readers include easy-to-read information, fun facts and trivia, humor, activities and a whole lot more. They are great for ages 7-12 (grades 2-6), because although simple, these readers have substance and really engage kids with their stories. They are great for social studies, meeting state and national curriculum standards, individual and group reading programs, centers, library programs, and have many other terrific educational uses. Get the Answer Key for the Quizzes! Click HERE.

Part novella, part philosophy, Clara was Schelling's most popular work during his lifetime, and appears here in English for the first time.