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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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 21374ISBN: 978-0-635-02137-3Format: Paperback
Diego Rivera is one of the most famous Mexican artists in history. He experimented with many different styles of art, but he is most known for his beautiful murals. Diego Rivera traveled to many centers of artistic culture and studied with other artists to keep learning more about art. He continually tried to improve himself.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23520ISBN: 978-0-635-02352-0Format: Paperback
What do you call an incredibly brilliant genius? An Einstein! That name comes from a curious little boy named Albert who lived in Germany. He disliked school, long sleeves, ball games, and lots of people. Instead he loved to observe nature, play the violin, and study his compass. This little boy grew up to become one of the most famous scientists in all of history
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 21404ISBN: 978-0-635-02140-3Format: Paperback
Roberto Clemente was more than just an amazing baseball player. His humanitarian efforts helped many people to overcome obstacles in their lives. Roberto even built a sports center in his native country of Puerto Rico for poor kids to learn to play sports! Roberto decided to use his fame and position to achieve good for others.
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