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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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 2618XISBN: 978-0-635-02618-7Format: 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! They are great for ages 5-9 (grades K-4), because although simple, these readers have substance and really engage kids with their stories.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 26198ISBN: 978-0-635-02619-4Format: Paperback
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space! Sally did not plan a career as an astronaut. She wanted to be a professional tennis player. When Sally saw she could not achieve that goal, she returned to college. She used her education to build a career in space. Sally worked hard to learn and succeed as an astronaut!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 26201ISBN: 978-0-635-02620-0Format: Paperback
Chief Joseph was a brave man. He was not going to allow the government to place his tribe on a reservation. He tried to lead them on a 1,400 mile journey to safety! The retreat ended at the Battle of Bear Paw Mountain. Chief Joseph will always be remembered for his beautiful speeches, love for the land, and concern for his people.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 2621XISBN: 978-0-635-02621-7Format: 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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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 26228ISBN: 978-0-635-02622-4Format: Paperback
Eleanor Roosevelt changed the way Americans saw their First Lady! She had her own opinions and was not afraid to share them. Eleanor worked to help the poor and those that did not have someone to speak for them. She was dedicated to her beliefs and a loud voice for change. Eleanor did things that no other woman had done!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 26236ISBN: 978-0-635-02623-1Format: Paperback
Mary McLeod Bethune started the first school for African American girls. She had only five students and no money, but that didn’t stop her. Mary was an advisor to presidents. She was a businesswoman and an author. She worked hard to see that all blacks and all women had equal rights. Mary was one of the greatest educators in the United States!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 26260ISBN: 978-0-635-02626-2Format: Paperback
William Jefferson Clinton wanted to be a professional saxophone player. Everything changed when he met President Kennedy! He served five terms as the youngest governor in Arkansas history. The U.S. enjoyed more peace and economic well being under his presidency than ever before. He believed in "Putting People First."
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 26279ISBN: 978-0-635-02627-9Format: Paperback
Hillary Rodham Clinton is a lawyer, author, and politician. She is famous for her work to improve healthcare and help women and children. She is a strong woman with a lot of ideas! Hillary was First Lady of the United States. She became a U.S. Senator from New York. Some say she might even become the first woman president!
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