By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15463ISBN: 978-0-635-01546-4Format: Paperback
Aldo Leopold is thought of by many as the father of wildlife ecology. A true Wisconsin hero, he was a great scholar, teacher, writer, scientist, and philosopher. He is best known for his book A Sand County Almanac. This book helped pave the way for the conservation movement. Aldo Leopold truly opened our eyes to the natural world!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 1548XISBN: 978-0-635-01548-8Format: Paperback
George Mason guided the founding fathers into the American Revolution and welcomed the country's newfound independence.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15498ISBN: 978-0-635-01549-5Format: Paperback
Robert Rutherford McCormick was a colorful character in Chicago's history. He was editor and publisher of one of the nation's most important newspapers, the Chicago Tribune. He used his paper to voice his often-controversial political beliefs. All in all, McCormick was a major influence in Chicago history.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15501ISBN: 978-0-635-01550-1Format: Paperback
Father René Ménard was a brave man of God. He was smart and determined. Educated at many of the finest schools in France, he came to the wilds of present-day Canada as a missionary to the Indians. What an exciting -and often scary- life!
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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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