By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 1551XISBN: 978-0-635-01551-8Format: Paperback
Jean Nicolet was brave and curious. He left his home country of France to come to present-day Canada and make a life. He lived among Indians. He explored new lands. He was the first to discover Lake Michigan. Jean loved his life in New France.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15528ISBN: 978-0-635-01552-5Format: Paperback
Old Abe was an extraordinary eagle. He became a symbol of courage and spirit for Wisconsin's Civil War soldiers. His popularity only increased after the Civil War. Nationwide, Old Abe is remembered as one of the most famous "veterans" of the Civil War!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15544ISBN: 978-0-635-01554-9Format: Paperback
Lewis Powell was a hero in many different ways. He cracked German codes during World War II, then returned home to crack the grip of school segregation. Lewis Powell felt that it was his patriotic duty to serve as a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court where he served for 15 years.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15579ISBN: 978-0-635-01557-0Format: Paperback
Orson Welles was many things - actor, radio personality, director, writer and producer. His award-winning film, Citizen Kane, was a highlight in his career. Although he never became wealthy from films, his influence on Hollywood was strong.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15587ISBN: 978-0-635-01558-7Format: Paperback
George Wythe was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a well-known lawyer, and was an inspiration to his younger friend - Thomas Jefferson!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15633ISBN: 978-0-635-01563-1Format: Paperback
Tecumseh was one of the most admired Native American Indian chiefs in history. The courageous warrior tried to save the lands of his people for many years. He bravely led warriors into battle to avoid the expansion of English settlers.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15641ISBN: 978-0-635-01564-8Format: Paperback
John Glenn was a legendary American astronaut. He was the first American to fly a spacecraft all the way around the Earth and the oldest person in space! John Glenn was a military veteran, company president, college graduate, U.S. Senator, astronaut, and an American hero.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 1565XISBN: 978-0-635-01565-5Format: Paperback
Neil Armstrong is one of most famous astronauts in history because he was the first man to step onto the moon. Armstrong was a pilot, husband, astronaut, student, engineer, war veteran, father, professor, businessman... he was really busy!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15668ISBN: 978-0-635-01566-2Format: Paperback
Cesar Chavez rose from poverty to form the first labor union for migrant farm workers. Today, Americans remember Cesar as a great champion for economic freedom and human rights. His heroism spans the many cultures of America.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15676ISBN: 978-0-635-01567-9Format: Paperback
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado was a famous Spanish explorer who traveled throughout the American Southwest in search of famous cities of gold. Since he never found golden riches for Spain, many only saw his failures. Today we see all the rich land and resources that Francisco discovered!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 2134xISBN: 978-0-635-02134-2Format: Paperback
Hernando de Soto was one of the greatest Spanish explorers in history. He helped to discover much of present-day southeast America and was even the first European to see the mighty Mississippi River!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 21358ISBN: 978-0-635-02135-9Format: Paperback
Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca was a brave Spanish explorer who encountered many difficulties. After experiencing a dangerous sea voyage to get to the New World, he was separated from his friends, then shipwrecked, then separated again! Alvar Nuñez wandered around America for eight years before finding a way to return home to Spain!
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