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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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23547ISBN: 978-0-635-02354-4Format: Paperback
Most people remember Alexander Graham Bell as the man who invented the telephone. But this book will tell you the rest of the story. This great man possessed a unique passion for deaf people. He worked his entire life to help them communicate with the world! Read all about it!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23563ISBN: 978-0-635-02356-8Format: Paperback
Harriet Beecher Stowe is the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, a controversial story about slavery. She bravely wrote about real events in a fictional tale. It provided the first honest picture of slavery for many people in America. Some people, like President Abraham Lincoln, think she may have even started the Civil War!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23598ISBN: 978-0-635-02359-9Format: Paperback
General Colin Powell is one of the most respected men in the world! He has discipline, integrity, military skill, and wisdom. Colin is the first black U.S. Secretary of State! He helps President George W. Bush communicate with other nations and keep America safe. Colin has an awfully big job!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 2361XISBN: 978-0-635-02361-2Format: Paperback
Roger Williams was one of the first supporters of freedom of religion. He left England because of his religious beliefs. Then the Massachusetts Bay Colony kicked him out because of his beliefs! Finally he bought land from the Indians and founded his own colony, now the state of Rhode Island!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23652ISBN: 978-0-635-02365-0Format: Paperback
Did you know … Henry built and drove race cars? Henry ran in an election for senate? Henry created a museum? Henry could fix watches?
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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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