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Examines the life and work of the man known as the inventor of the telephone, discussing his family, education, his various inventions, and his work with the deaf.

Relates how the young pilot distinguished himself in World War II and subsequently became the first person to break the sonic barrier.

A biography of the first man on the moon, covering his life and his career as an astronaut.

Focuses on Darwin's development of his idea of natural selection, his voyage to the Galapagos Islands, and the publication and defense of his works.