By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23784ISBN: 978-0-635-02378-0Format: Paperback
Sitting Bull was a brave Indian war chief. His Lakota (Sioux) tribe defeated General George Custer at the famous Battle of Little Bighorn. He fought his entire life to take care of his people and keep them free. Sitting Bull only surrendered and went to live on a reservation when he had no other choice.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23792ISBN: 978-0-635-02379-7Format: Paperback
Did you know … Henry Hudson’s group was the first to stay the winter in Canada?
Henry Hudson was an English explorer?
Henry Hudson had a mutiny on his ship at the end of his voyage?
Henry Hudson has a river and a bridge named for him?
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23814ISBN: 978-0-635-02381-0Format: Paperback
Geronimo was a great warrior of the Apache tribe. He fearlessly protected his people from many enemies. Geronimo was among the last Indians to surrender to the United States. He is remembered as a brave chief and strong warrior.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23822ISBN: 978-0-635-02382-7Format: Paperback
Crazy Horse is one of the most famous chiefs of the Oglala Sioux. He spent his entire life defending his tribe and their land. Crazy Horse may be best known for his leadership and victory at the Battle of Little Bighorn. There are no known pictures of Crazy Horse. The illustration for this book is based on the Crazy Horse Memorial in Crazy Horse, South Dakota!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23857ISBN: 978-0-635-02385-8Format: Paperback
Condoleezza Rice is one of the most famous and successful African American women in U.S. history! She has bravely accepted the challenge of working in an environment where she is different. She has excelled in all she does. Condoleezza Rice is an excellent role model to us all!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23849ISBN: 978-0-635-02384-1Format: Paperback
Carol Moseley Braun is a very well known African American woman! She was the first black woman elected to the U.S. Senate and didn't stop there. After earning a long list of awards and achievements, Carol decided to accomplish something really big! She joined the 2004 U.S. presidential race!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 24934ISBN: 978-0-635-02493-0Format: Paperback
From the time that Charles Dryden was a little boy, he always dreamed of flying airplanes. As a young man, he did learn to fly. Charles became a Tuskegee Airman! This brave group of African American aviators proved that they had the knowledge and the skills needed to be successful pilots.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 25264ISBN: 978-0-635-02526-5Format: Paperback
Garrett Morgan was a businessman and an inventor. He invented many practical products. One is the traffic signal! It helped by making our streets safer. Garrett also invented a gas mask! Fire departments needed these. This gas mask was also used by solders in World War I. Garrett Morgan used his innovative ideas to improve our public safety.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 25272ISBN: 978-0-635-02527-2Format: Paperback
Granville Woods held patents on over 60 different inventions. Some of his inventions are still in use today. Granville invented an "Induction Telegraph" that allowed trains to communicate with each other! This helped to stop accidents on the railways. Granville was recognized for his work both during his lifetime and after his death. What an accomplishment!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 25280ISBN: 978-0-635-02528-9Format: Paperback
Charles Drew was an outstanding athlete and an ideal student. He studied hard and earned several degrees. Charles was the first person to develop a blood bank! Charles Drew’s discovery changed the field of medicine forever.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 26163ISBN: 978-0-635-02616-3Format: Paperback
Barbara Jordan fought with her strong voice for the poor. She was the first African American woman from the South to serve in the U.S. Congress! She worked to see that African Americans kept the right to vote. Barbara Jordan never forgot the people who elected her.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 26171ISBN: 978-0-635-02617-0Format: 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!
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