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Jonas Salk: The Man Who Saved the Children
By author: Carole Marsh
Product Code: 23776
ISBN: 978-0-635-02377-3
Format: Paperback
Did you know … Jonas Salk worked at a summer camp? Jonas Salk was the oldest child in his family? Jonas Salk did some of his research in a basement? Jonas Salk did some of his research in a basement? When Jonas Salk graduated from high school he wanted to be a lawyer?
John C. Frémont: American Explorer, Soldier, and Politician
By author: Carole Marsh
Product Code: 23806
ISBN: 978-0-635-02380-3
Format: Paperback
Did you know … John Frémont was the Republican party’s first presidential candidate? John Frémont taught math on a ship? John Frémont charted the Oregon Trail? John Frémont served in the Army and the Navy?
Ben Nighthorse Campbell: Native American Senator
By author: Carole Marsh
Product Code: 23830
ISBN: 978-0-635-02383-4
Format: Paperback
Ben Nighthorse Campbell will go down in history as one of the greatest American Indian chiefs. But he's not the kind of chief you're probably thinking about! He's a jewelry designer, a black-belt judo expert (and was captain of the U.S. judo team at the 1964 Olympics), an Air Force veteran, and a senator! And, he's been inducted into the Council of 44 Chiefs, Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Lame Deer, Montana! Read all about him!
Rachel Carson: Excellent Ecologist
By author: Carole Marsh
Product Code: 25248
ISBN: 978-0-635-02524-1
Format: Paperback
Rachel Carson was a science pioneer. She was a writer and a scientist. She recognized the dangers pesticide use created for nature. Rachel Carson wrote books to warn people about pesticides like DDT. The most well-known is Silent Spring. Rachel’s books inspired others to research the dangers she found.
Charles Kettering: Patent Giant
By author: Carole Marsh
Product Code: 25256
ISBN: 978-0-635-02525-8
Format: Paperback
Charles Kettering wore many hats. He was a farmer, teacher, engineer, scientist, mechanic, and inventor. Charles invented the first electrical ignition system and the self-starter for cars! He holds the patent on more than 300 inventions. Charles Kettering is a true American success story.
Pedro Alvarez Cabral: Discoverer of Brazil
By author: Carole Marsh
Product Code: 26244
ISBN: 978-0-635-02624-8
Format: Paperback
Pedro Alvarez Cabral is one of history's noteworthy explorers. However, not much is known about his life. He was born sometime between 1460 and 1467, in Belmonte, Portugal. He was the third son of Fernao Cabral, the governor of Beira and Belmonte. His mother's name was Isabel de Gouvea.
John D. Rockefeller: An Industrial Revolutionary
By author: Carole Marsh
Product Code: 26252
ISBN: 978-0-635-02625-5
Format: Paperback
You might not think of John Davison Rockefeller as a "farmboy," but he once was. John chose his first job for the experience he would get. He wasn't concerned about how much he would be paid. You might wonder why he would have been, since someday he would be the richest man in America!
Joseph McCarthy: U.S. Senator and Communist Hunter
By author: Carole Marsh
Product Code: 26384
ISBN: 978-0-635-02638-5
Format: Paperback
This Biography Reader is a one-of-a-kind curriculum supplement! This student resource is not your ordinary biography; it’s a little book packed with facts, trivia, and activities that promotes reading, writing and discussion!
Robert F. Kennedy: Brother of a President
By author: Carole Marsh
Product Code: 26465
ISBN: 978-0-635-02646-0
Format: Paperback
This Biography Reader is a one-of-a-kind curriculum supplement! This student resource is not your ordinary biography; it’s a little book packed with facts, trivia, and activities that promotes reading, writing and discussion!
Paul Bunyan: The Biggest Lumberjack There Ever Was!
By author: Carole Marsh
Product Code: 2649X
ISBN: 978-0-635-02649-1
Format: Paperback
This Biography Reader is a one-of-a-kind curriculum supplement! This student resource is not your ordinary biography; it’s a little book packed with facts, trivia, and activities that promotes reading, writing and discussion!
Vasco Nuñez de Balboa: The Diplomatic Conquistador
By author: Carole Marsh
Product Code: 26538
ISBN: 978-0-635-02653-8
Format: Paperback
This Biography Reader is a one-of-a-kind curriculum supplement! This student resource is not your ordinary biography; it’s a little book packed with facts, trivia, and activities that promotes reading, writing and discussion!
Dick Cheney: U.S. Vice President
By author: Carole Marsh
Product Code: 26708
ISBN: 978-0-635-02670-5
Format: Paperback
Dick was a very successful high school student. He was captain of the football team. He was elected president of his senior class by his fellow classmates. Because he had studied hard and made good grades, Dick was awarded a scholarship to Yale University.