By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 14890ISBN: 978-0-635-01489-4Format: Paperback
Ulysses S. Grant never wanted a military career-yet he went down in history as the most capable of Union generals during the Civil War. He never desired to be in politics-yet he became the 18th president of the United States. No one thought this average student and failed businessman would become all that he did in American history!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 14920ISBN: 978-0-635-01492-4Format: Paperback
James Madison was an important part of American history-not just because he was the fourth president! James Madison was a driving force in the meeting on, and writing of, the Constitution. This man, though small in size, looms large in early American history!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 14939ISBN: 978-0-635-01493-1Format: Paperback
Robert E. Lee-the pride of Virginia! His military foresight, decisiveness, and ability to inspire greatness in his troops was phenomenal. Not only was he a brilliant Confederate general, he was also a perfect gentleman and loyal Virginian.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 14955ISBN: 978-0-635-01495-5Format: Paperback
Christopher Columbus dreamed of being a man of the sea. He never lost sight of that dream. He did not give up, no matter what people said. He was a man with a vision. That vision led to the famous voyage to the New World.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 14971ISBN: 978-0-635-01497-9Format: Paperback
Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist. She is best known for her bravery when she refused to give up her seat on a public bus to a white man. Little did she know what kind of massive movement that one small refusal would start!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 1498XISBN: 978-0-635-01498-6Format: Paperback
Chief Powhatan was the powerful ruler of the Powhatan Indians of Virginia. He commanded great respect and fear from his tribe. The interactions between the Powhatans and the Jamestown colonists were both productive and destructive. One of the most famous Powhatans was Pocahontas-Chief Powhatan's daughter.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15005ISBN: 978-0-635-01500-6Format: Paperback
Betsy Ross is near and dear to American's hearts. She was the young and talented seamstress believed to have sewn the first American flag. What an honor! She was the woman who sewed up a new nation!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15048ISBN: 978-0-635-01504-4Format: Paperback
Harold Washington was Chicago's first African American mayor. From the South Side of Chicago, to the Army, to college and beyond, Harold gained many life experiences that would aid him while mayor.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15056ISBN: 978-0-635-01505-1Format: Paperback
John Rolfe was a famous founding father of the Virginia Colony. He grew the first profitable crop in the New World, and that crop was tobacco.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15064ISBN: 978-0-635-01506-8Format: Paperback
Pocahontas was the legendary daughter of the powerful Chief Powhatan. She was brave as a child and young woman. Her curiosity about the English colonists led her to become an important part of their lives. She could very well be considered the first female American ambassador!
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. Get the Answer Key for the Quizzes! Click HERE.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15080ISBN: 978-0-635-01508-2Format: Paperback
As a boy, John Muir was enchanted by nature. As an adult, this love led to great achievements in the world of ecology. John is remembered as America's first naturalist. A knowledgeable man of nature - our Muir of the mountains!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15129ISBN: 978-0-635-01512-9Format: Paperback
Dr. Mae Jemison had a dream. She also had the grit and dedication to follow it. A strong student and hard worker, she became not only a doctor, but also the first African American woman in space.
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