By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23660ISBN: 978-0-635-02366-7Format: Paperback
Jefferson Davis was named after a president and he became president of the Confederate States of America! He was a leader to many people. Jefferson Davis was a soldier, senator, farmer, and writer. Jefferson Davis was a spokesman for the South!
These popular readers include easy-to-read information, fun facts and trivia, humor, activities and a whole lot more. They are great for ages 5-11 (grades K-5), because although simple, these readers have substance and really engage kids with their stories. They are great for social studies, meeting state and national curriculum standards, individual and group reading programs, centers, library programs, and have many other terrific educational uses.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23679ISBN: 978-0-635-02367-4Format: Paperback
Samuel Adams was a man with a goal. He wanted the American colonies to be free and independent from England, their mother country. He knew that the people had to want this independence more than anything for it to happen. Samuel worked his entire life to inspire the people toward freedom, and saw America become its own country!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23687ISBN: 978-0-635-02368-1Format: Paperback
The Lords of Baltimore gave the city of Baltimore, Maryland its name. They founded the state of Maryland! The Calvert family was important to the colony, and later state, of Maryland for over 6 generations. Check out this interesting and dynamic family.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23695ISBN: 978-0-635-02369-8Format: Paperback
Thomas Paine wrote the most widely read pamphlets of the American Revolution. His works inspired soldiers, diplomats, and even George Washington! His pamphlet, Common Sense, influenced many common people and the Continental Congress. Thomas’ ideas about government also influenced Thomas Jefferson when writing the Declaration of Independence.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23776ISBN: 978-0-635-02377-3Format: 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?
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23806ISBN: 978-0-635-02380-3Format: 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?
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23830ISBN: 978-0-635-02383-4Format: 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!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 25248ISBN: 978-0-635-02524-1Format: 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.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 25256ISBN: 978-0-635-02525-8Format: 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.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 26244ISBN: 978-0-635-02624-8Format: 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.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 26252ISBN: 978-0-635-02625-5Format: 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!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 26384ISBN: 978-0-635-02638-5Format: 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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