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Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin, The
This Franklin biography also includes details about important historical events of his time, e.g., events leading to Revolutionary War. Franklin's family and scientific interests are also explored.
| Author: Giblin, James Cross |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Amelia and Eleanor Go For A Ride
Story of an evening when two famous and courageous women take to the air, and the highway. Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt have a mini adventure after dinner at the White House.
| Author: Ryan, Pan Munoz |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading | social studies
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Down the Colorado: John Wesley Powell, the One-Armed Explorer
This biography of John Wesley Powell, son of an Ohio abolitionist, a teacher who lead a group of the first exploration of the treacherous Colorado River in 1869--despite the loss of an arm in the Civil War. A timeline, bibliography, and an author's note
| Author: Ray, Deborah Kogan |
HSE Descriptors:
science | social studies
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Down the Colorado: John Wesley Powell, the One-Armed Explorer
This biography of John Wesley Powell, son of an Ohio abolitionist, a teacher who lead a group of the first exploration of the treacherous Colorado River in 1869--despite the loss of an arm in the Civil War. A timeline, bibliography, and an author's note
| Author: Ray, Deborah Kogan |
HSE Descriptors:
science | social studies
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First in the Field: Baseball Hero Jackie Robinson
This biography of Jackie Robinson, which focuses on his life until he retired from professional baseball, is accompanied by photographs. A timeline that notes African American sports milestones concludes the book.
| Author: Dingle, Derek T. |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Flight
This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Lindbergh's daring flight over the Atlantic in 1927. It opens with a brief historical note by author Jean Fritz.
| Author: Burleigh, Robert |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Followers of the North Star
These poems present a profile of African-American heroes in an historical and cultural context. Heroes and heroines include Benjamin Banneker, Harriet Tubman, cowboy Deadwood Dick, George Washington Carver, Jackie Robinson, Leontyne Price, and Martin Lut
| Author: Altman, Susan & Lechner, Susan |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Heart of a Champion, The
These are short biographies of sports figures who have been featured on Wheaties boxes over the years. Subsections, organized by traits that contribute to success (commitment, grace, courage, team effort, and perseverance) are preceded by short essays abo
Heroes
The author provides 12 biographies of important men throughout the world and throughout history that she illustrates in the art style of the time and place. An introduction, maps, and a list of further reading make this a useful book in the classroom.
| Author: Hazell, Rebecca |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading
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Heroes and She-roes
Twenty-one poems celebrate and chronicle the actions of real-life persons (and one dog) who have performed heroic acts in service to others.
| Author: Lewis, J. Patrick |
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Heroes and She-roes
Twenty-one poems celebrate and chronicle the actions of real-life persons (and one dog) who have performed heroic acts in service to others.
| Author: Lewis, J. Patrick |
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Home Run
The main text is a simply written, poetic account of one of Babe Ruth's at bats. The vintage-style baseball cards on each page provide additional information about Ruth. The illustrations are reminiscent of Norman Rockwell.
| Author: Burleigh, Robert |
HSE Descriptors:
| math
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Joan of Arc
The author weaves together historical fact and fiction in the story of a modern French girl who idolizes Joan of Arc. An historical map and beautiful illustrations enhance the stories.
| Author: Morpurgo, Michael |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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John Brown: One Man Against Slavery
This book tells the story of John Brown, White abolitionist and dissident, from the point of view of his daughter Annie. The book brings historical ideas and moral conflicts alive in a personal and elaborate way. The book answers the question: Can one p
| Author: Everett, Gwen |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Madam President
Short biographies of some of the powerful and influential women who have been involved in politics. The biographies are woven into a simple story about a girl who wants to be president when she "grows up" despite the people around her who try to tell her
| Author: Thimmesh, Catherine |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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More Spice Than Sugar: Poems about Feisty Females
All the poems in this collection are about women and girls, some famous and some not. The three sections of the book are "When I Am Me," "She's a Winner" (about sports), and "Against the Odds." Work from some famous poets is included.
| Author: Morrison, Lillian (comp.) |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies | language arts - reading
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Mother Teresa
This is a beautifully illustrated biography of the woman who became Mother Teresa.
| Author: Demi |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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My Dream of Martin Luther King
The author tells the story of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. as a dream with King as a young boy suffering the injustices of segregation. Her strong paintings, more somber than her usual colorful quilt-like illustrations, give a solidity to the drea
| Author: Ringgold, Faith |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading | social studies
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North Star to Freedom
This book is subtitled "The Story of the Underground Railroad," and it is that, but it's also more-- the history of slavery is presented, biographies of key figures are provided, lesislation is discussed. The author is Canadian, so this provides an intere
| Author: Gorrell, Gena K. |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Picture Book of Dwight David Eisenhower, A
This is another in the series of excellent biographies by David Adler. It's a cradle-to-grave glimpse at Ike. It is easy to know Eisenhower through Adler's carefully placed quotes and primary source photographs.
| Author: Adler, David |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Picture Book of Frederick Douglass, A
This engaging biography tells the life story of the civil rights leader Frederick Douglass and the role he played in a turbulent time of the United States. The book ends with author's notes and a timeline. The Adler biographies are well written and acce
| Author: Adler, David |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Picture Book of Jesse Owens, A
This very readable biography tells the life story of Jesse Owens, the 1936 Olympic star, and the prejudice he combated throughout his life. The book ends with a page of notes and a page of dates.
| Author: Adler, David |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Picture Book of Simon Bolivar, A
Adler describes Simon Bolivar's life and character, showing how his courage and dedication enabled him to achieve his goal: to liberate his native Venezuela from Spain.
| Author: Adler, David |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Picture Book of Sojourner Truth, A
As with the other Adler biographies, most readers will find this book engaging and thought provoking. It tells the life story of Sojourner Truth, an African-American woman who lived through most of the 19th century. The book ends with author's notes and
| Author: Adler, David |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow
The story of Satchel Paige's baseball career told by a fictional baseball player who once batted against Paige. Biographical and historical information are included in a preface and appendix.
| Author: Sturm, James and Tommaso, Rich |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Streams to the River, River to the Sea
This is a fictional recounting of Sacagawea's association with Lewis and Clark. Although some Reading Group members were concerned about the accuracy of the portrayal, in the introduction, the author cites several references used in crafting the story.
| Author: O'Dell, Scott |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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To Dare Mighty Things: The Life of Theodore Roosevelt
The book depicts T. Roosevelt's life from youth to death. It explains his marriages, children, passions and accomplishments as a politician and conservationist. Full color illustrations and direct quotes help bring the story of Teddy Roosevelt to life.
| Author: Rappaport, Doreen |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading | social studies
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Toussaint L'Ouverture
The author wrote the biography of Haiti's hero, Toussaint L'Ouverture, who led the fight for liberation from France and Spain, to accompany Jacob Lawrence's paintings.
| Author: Myers, Walter Dean |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Twelve Rounds to Glory
This biographical tribute told in rap-inspired verse captures the life of the "Louisville Loudmouth" who was in so many respects the "Greatest of all Time." This amazing account of Muhammed Ali's life is told in twelve chapters, like a 12 round boxing mat
| Author: Smith, Charles |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - writing | language arts - reading
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Two Brothers, The
King Solomon observes a miracle that results from the love and concern that two brothers have for each other. This helps him decide on the site for his great temple.
V is for Victory: America Remembers WWII
This amazingly detailed book provides the reader with a capsule history of one of the most horrific wars in history. The photographs, maps, headlines, etc. add to the books impact. This is a perfect reference book. Open this book to all the drama, passion
| Author: Krull, Kathleen |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Vherses: A Celebration of Outstanding Women
Beautiful woodcuts and brief biographical paragraphs accompany poems about Rachel Carson, Emily Dickinson, Gertrude Ederle, Ella Fitzgerald, Anne Frank, Jane Goodall, Martha Graham, Fannie Lou Hamer, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Georgia O'Keefe, Eleanor Rooseve
| Author: Lewis, J. Patrick |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Wanted Dead or Alive: The True Story of Harriet Tubman
This is a spellbinding yet simply written account of Harriet Tubman and how she led hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
| Author: McGovern, Ann |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Heroes and Heroines > well-known heroes > Gandhi, Mahatma
Gandhi
The remarkable life of Mahatma Gandhi is told through simple text and beautiful Moghul-inspired illustrations. An author's note includes additional information and maps locate the principle places involved in his life.
| Author: Demi |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Heroes and Heroines > well-known heroes > Mandela, Nelson
Mandela
This picture book biography tells Nelson Mandela's story, from his childhood to his imprisonment and ultimate freedom.
| Author: Cooper, Floyd |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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Heroes and Heroines > well-known heroes > Saladin
Saladin
This beautifully illustrated biography of the revered Islamic hero, Saladin, provides a balanced view of the Crusades. The book includes a map, historical context, a postscript of history post-Saladin, a glossary, and a bibliography.
| Author: Stanley, Diane |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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