Best Selling Books by Beverly Gherman

Did you know that Thomas Jefferson''s mother ran a plantation by herself, or that Abraham Lincoln''s mother was a wrestler? James Madison''s mom called him "Jemmy" and made his shirts while he went to college, and Woodrow Wilson created Mother''s Day to celebrate all mothers--especially his. Join Beverly Gherman and Julie Downing in this celebration of the women behind the White House. Gherman delightfully dishes fun facts about each mother, and Downing''s lively illustrations are sure to enthrall and entertain.

As the artist behind the beloved Peanuts comic strip for more than 50 years, Charles Schulz—arguably the most famous cartoonist in the world—created a colorful cast of characters that continues to bring humor and comfort to millions of readers. In this distinctively designed yet highly accessible book, renowned children''s biographer Beverly Gherman traces both the life events that shaped Schulz''s art and the various ways in which art influenced his life in return. Acclaimed by artists ranging from Andrew Wyeth to Mo Willems, the artistic elements of Schulz''s work are brought to life in a colorful layout and thoroughly explored in an enchanting text that will draw in even the most reluctant readers.

This full-color biography describes the life and work of the popular American artist who depicted both traditional and contemporary subjects, including children, family scenes, astronauts, and the poor.

America’s sixth president and son of America’s second president, John Quincy Adams lived an extraordinary life. Beginning as a young boy as secretary for his father during the peace talks that ended the Revolutionary War, Adams served his country as a diplomat, state senator, secretary of state, the president, and as a representative in congress. Through his many speeches, essays, books, and written reports, Adams helped shape America. Today, he is remembered as a great statesman, a scholar, and a poet, just as he hoped he would be.

Profiles former peanut farmer, Georgia governor, and United States president Jimmy Carter, including his ongoing promotion of social justice and human rights around the world.

Explores the life and career of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, including her marriage to Charles Lindbergh, flying experiences, and success as an author.

Narrates the life of the Scottish author who showed an early talent for writing and produced adventure stories including "Treasure Island."

Discusses the life and career of the nature photographer and the personal inspirations that led to some of his most memorable photographs.

Describes the life of the popular author of poems, essays, short stories for adults, and books for children.

A biography that follows Sandra Day O''Connor from her childhood on an Arizona ranch, through her days as a young lawyer, to her appointment as the first female to be named to the Supreme Court.

"A reverential, chronological history of a major American painter. Gherman tells O''Keeffe''s story from infancy to old age. . . . This is the story of a very strong woman, a pioneer in the sense of her singular vision and the courage to be lead by it".--School Library Journal. 26 black-and-white photos.

The life and accomplishments of the choreographer, dancer, and author best known for the ballets she created on American themes and for the choreography of the musical "Oklahoma."

Contains correspondence, typescripts, research materials, notes, and printed material created and accumulated by Beverly Gherman.

Describes the work of Wilhelm Roentgen, the German physicist who won the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for his discovery of X rays.