Heroes of the US Marines (Heroes of the US Military) (Heroes of the Us Military (Gareth Stevens))
by Maria Nelson
-- Clear and concise biographies of the world's most important and influential scientists -- Traces the development of revolutionary ideas and inventions that continue to shape the way we live -- Complemented by full-color paintings, drawings, and photographs This fascinating book captures the life and times of Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher who studied a wide range of subjects and helped shape early scientific beliefs.
Sitting Bull, 1831-1890 (American Indian Biographies)
by Anne M. Todd
Nathan Hale (On My Own Biographies)
by Shannon Knudsen and Shannon Zemlicka
Recounts the life of Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale, whose decision to become a spy for General George Washington cost him his life.
Born to two uneducated farmers, Abraham Lincoln came from meager origins and had only 18 months of formal education. Yet, he worked himself up from farmer to respected lawyer to U.S. Congressman to the 16th U.S. president. He was a humanitarian who did not believe in killing animals for food. From the start of his political career, he fought for the abolition of slavery, and once elected president, he passed the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring the freedom of any slaves in territories not un...
Paul Revere (Heroes of American History)
by Carin T Ford and Carin T Patriot
A biography of Paul Revere, who is best remembered for his dangerous ride to warn other American patriots that British troops were on the move at the start of the Revolutionary War.
Leif Erickson (Junior Biographies from Ancient Civilizations)
by John Bankston
She Touched the World: Laura Bridgman, Deaf-Blind Pioneer
by Sally Hobart Alexander and Robert Alexander
Barack Obama (Rookie Biographies) (Rookie Biographies (Library))
by Joanne Mattern
Stonewall Jackson (Historical American Biographies)
by Lynda Pflueger
A biography of the Confederate general who gained the nickname Stonewall for his stand at the first battle of Bull Run during the Civil War.
The Importance of (Importance of)
by Corinne J Naden, Karen D. Povey, E Barter James, and Mona Hill
Seminole Chief Osceola (Native American Chiefs and Warriors)
by William R. Sanford
Scott Joplin (Black Americans of Achievement S.) (Black Americans of Achievement (Pb))
by Katherine Preston
Traces the life of the well-known ragtime pianist and composer who wrote over 500 pieces of music, including a ballet and two operas.
Saint Joan of Arc (Biography (Lerner Hardcover))
by Jeremy Roberts
A biography of the young French woman who, inspired by visions supposedly from God, led the French army against English invaders, was burned at the stake as a heretic, and eventually was declared a saint.
Using the 'recount' non-fiction genre, this title explores a wide variety of famous leaders throughout history including Julius Caesar, Joan of Arc, Queen Isabella, Napoleon Bonaparte, Winston Churchill, and Richard Nixon.
