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Can't you make them behave, King George?
This entertaining volume, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, sheds light on the life of England's King George III. It begins when he was a bashful boy who blushed easily, goes on to his early days as king, and finally examines his role in the American Revolution - when Americans ceased to think of him as good King George. Fascinating history made accessible for young readers. The…
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- 0590412000
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- 45 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- 923.1 GEO
Who was Eleanor Roosevelt?
For a long time, the main role of First Ladies was to act as hostesses of the White House...until Eleanor Roosevelt. Born in 1884, Eleanor was not satisfied to just be a glorified hostess for her husband, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Eleanor had a voice, and she used it to speak up against poverty and racism. She had experience and knowledge of many issues, and fought for laws to hel…
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- 0448435098
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- 106 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- 923 ROO
Take a stand, Rosa Parks
Take a Stand, Rosa Parks! by Peter and Connie Roop. It is one in a series of chapter book biographies the Roops have done for Scholastic. Rosa Parks is best known for her refusal to give up her seat on James Blake's bus. Take a Stand explains the circumstances of Rosa's life that lead her to take on James Blake.
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- 0439676258
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- 59 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- A Scholastic Chapter Book Biography
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- 923 PAR
Davy Crockett
I stood no chance to become great in any other way than by accident.With these words, Davy Crockett reflects on his extraordinary journey from growing up in the backwoods of Tennessee to becoming a congressperson in Washington, D.C. People often do not know the truth about the man made famous for the crucial role he played in the Battle of the Alamo.Kids will find out about Davy's well-known se…
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- 0439263182
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- 128 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- In Their Own Words
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- 923.1 CRO
Lewis and Clark
Drawing from their own journals, this story offers a first-hand account of what life was like when the New World was new, as they went forth on their great expedition to the west. Simultaneous.
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- 9780439095532
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- 128 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- In Their Own Words
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- 923 SUL
Abraham Lincoln
From the inspiring yet straightforward words of Abraham Lincoln, the story of a man who went to school for no more than one year, lost two elections, and then went to lead our nation through the hardest of times, is told. Through speeches, writings, and memoirs, Lincoln offers readers a personal history lesson of his life.
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- 0439095549
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- 128 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- In Their Own Words
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- 923 LIN
The secret soldier : the story of Deborah Sampson
Deborah Sampson wanted to travel and have adventures, but since she had no money, the best way to do that was to join the army. This is the exciting true story of a woman who became a soldier during the American Revolutionary War, by dressing and acting like a man.
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- 0590430521
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- 63 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- Scholastic Biography
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- 923 SAM
Frederick Douglass fights for freedom
A biography of the man who, after escaping slavery, became an orator, writer, and leader in the anti-slavery movement of the early 19th century.
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- 0590422189
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- 79 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- Scholastic Biography
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- 923 DOU
Benjamin Franklin
Drawn from his own newspaper articles and personal recollections, a fascinating glimpse into the life of the brilliant printer, inventor, scientist, and statesman details his many accomplishments and contributions. Simultaneous.
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- 9780439158060
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- 127 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- In Their Own Words
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- 923 FRA
Will you sign here, John Hancock?
Little-known facts are highlighted in this fun book about this historical figure, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz. “The book is a most enjoyable view of history . . . The delightful illustrations exactly suit the times and the extraordinary character of John Hancock.”—The Horn Book Everyone knows that John Hancock was one of the first signers of the Declaration of Independen…
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- 0590412035
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- 47 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- 923.1 HAN
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