Subjects / Biography
Biography - GVRL Always available eBooks about people in all fields.
Biography - Topic Pages Topic Pages are a dynamic “one stop shop” where you can find much of what your library has on any one topic. Topic Pages aggregate information from Credo Reference, your other library databases and the open web, all on one screen.
Africa
An African Biographical Dictionary Presents biographical sketches of historical and contemporary Africans from a wide range of fields of achievement. Includes religious leaders, business people, educators, sports-men/women and scientists.
Nelson Mandela: A Biography Everyone needs to know the inspiring life story of Nelson Mandela, freshly retold here especially for students and general readers.
African-Americans
Black History & Biography Collection (GVRL) Always available eBooks for Black History Studies.
The History Makers Stories of success against the odds, achievement in the face of adversity, and, in all cases, stories of inspiration.
The Martin Luther King, Jr., Encyclopedia Based upon the papers of Martin Luther King Jr., this encyclopedia provides fresh and revealing insights into Dr. King's life, work, family, associates, and opponents.
Americans
The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives 1981-2007 Presents original scholarly biographies of notable Americans. Profiles careers and achievements as well as biographical data including family members; educational background; names of spouses and marriage and divorce dates; addresses of residences; and cause of death and place of burial.
General
Bio. True Story From the A&E cable channels, this is the companion website for The Biography Channel.
Leadership: Fifty Great Leaders and the Worlds They Made Provides a summary of the leadership styles, successes, and failures, of the greatest leaders in world history
Time 100 People who Shape our World, 2012 "Here's (Time's) list of the 100 men and women whose power, talent, or moral example is transforming our world."
Latinos
100 Hispanics You Should Know Meet 100 Hispanics from around the world and throughout history who have lived amazing lives.
Hispanic Biographies Read biographies of significant Hispanic individuals.
Hispanic Biographies (GVRL) Provides informative biographical profiles of the important and influential persons of Latino heritage who form the international Hispanic community. Covers persons of various nationalities in a wide variety of fields, including architecture, art, business, dance, education, fashion, film, industry, journalism, law, literature, medicine, music, politics and government, publishing, religion, science and technology, social issues, sports, television, theater, and others.
Middle East
Biographical Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa Illuminates the lives of the most influential and controversial figures in the Middle East and North Africa who came to prominence during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Includes profiles of contemporary leaders who belong to various political, ethnic, and religious groups, as well as notable individuals associated with business, law, science, social issues, sports, entertainment, literature, and the fine and performing arts.
Nevada People
Scientists & Inventors
American Men & Women of Science This respected resource is a biographical dictionary of the significant players in the physical, biological and related sciences. Each edition includes biographical entries on approximately 120,000 living scientists, providing birthdate; birthplace; field of specialty; education; honorary degrees; current position; professional and career information; awards; memberships; research information; and addresses for each entrant where available.
Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography Provides information on the history of science through articles on the professional lives of scientists. All periods of science from classical antiquity to modern times are represented.
The Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers Provides biographical sketches on astronomers from antiquity to modern times.
Timelines
Timelines - World Book Find a timeline of Political Leaders, World History, Arts & Literature or Science. Create a login to edit the timeline and make it your own.
Women
From Suffrage to the Senate Entries include biographical sketches on women who have worked in various arenas of American politics, including campaigns and the media. Also covers court cases, legislation, organizations, movements and social issues that are relevant to the topic.
Women's History Biographies Women you've heard of, and women you've never heard of. Find out more!