By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23636ISBN: 978-0-635-02363-6Format: Paperback
Sequoyah invented the first written Cherokee alphabet. In fact, his was the first of any written Indian languages! He overcame many obstacles, worked many years, and ignored great opposition to achieve his goal. And he did it!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23644ISBN: 978-0-635-02364-3Format: Paperback
Did you know … King George III enjoyed hunting fox? King George III liked to play card games? King George III had 15 children? King George III followed his father and grandfather as king?
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23709ISBN: 978-0-635-02370-4Format: Paperback
Anne Marbury Hutchinson is a role model for any person who believes in the rights of the individual to freedom of thought, freedom of speech, and freedom to worship. Her faith and her bravery to stand up for what she believed in inspired many others to defend her and to follow her. Anne was also one of the first English colonists to settle in Rhode Island.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23717ISBN: 978-0-635-02371-1Format: Paperback
Phillis Wheatley came to America when she was a little girl. She was small, quiet, and did not speak English. But her masters taught her many things and gradually unlocked her brilliant mind. Phillis was the first African American to publish a book, the first African American poet, and one of the first female writers of her time!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23725ISBN: 978-0-635-02372-8Format: Paperback
Abigail Adams is known for being the wife of President John Adams and the mother of President John Quincy Adams. But she was more than just another first lady! She was an excellent writer, a smart businesswoman, and the mother of five children. Abigail is best remembered for writing many letters expressing her opinions about society at the time.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23733ISBN: 978-0-635-02373-5Format: Paperback
Ferdinand Magellan was a brave sailor. He was the first person to sail around the world! He worked hard to show others his ideas were right. He did not give up. Ferdinand Magellan led the way for other explorers to follow him.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23741ISBN: 978-0-635-02374-2Format: Paperback
Marie Curie was one of the first women scientists to become famous all over the world. She was a true pioneer in the field of science. In fact, she gave her life for the science she loved so much! Marie Curie showed us how to have confidence in ourselves and our work.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 2375XISBN: 978-0-635-02375-9Format: Paperback
During the American Revolution, many women were called Molly Pitcher because they brought pitchers of water to soldiers in the heat of battle. Some of these women joined in the fight. However, only three women received military pensions for the Revolutionary War: Mary McCauley, Molly Corbin, and Deborah Sampson. This book is about Mary McCauley.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23768ISBN: 978-0-635-02376-6Format: Paperback
Marco Polo wrote a book? Marco Polo began exploring BEFORE Christopher Columbus? Marco Polo went to jail? Marco Polo was only 17 when he began his journey?
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23784ISBN: 978-0-635-02378-0Format: Paperback
Sitting Bull was a brave Indian war chief. His Lakota (Sioux) tribe defeated General George Custer at the famous Battle of Little Bighorn. He fought his entire life to take care of his people and keep them free. Sitting Bull only surrendered and went to live on a reservation when he had no other choice.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23792ISBN: 978-0-635-02379-7Format: Paperback
Did you know … Henry Hudson’s group was the first to stay the winter in Canada? Henry Hudson was an English explorer? Henry Hudson had a mutiny on his ship at the end of his voyage? Henry Hudson has a river and a bridge named for him?
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23814ISBN: 978-0-635-02381-0Format: Paperback
Geronimo was a great warrior of the Apache tribe. He fearlessly protected his people from many enemies. Geronimo was among the last Indians to surrender to the United States. He is remembered as a brave chief and strong warrior.
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