A biography of William Penn, founder of the Quaker colony of Pennsylvania, who struggled throughout his life for the freedom to practice his religion.
A biography of the well-known author of "The Little House on the Prairie," describing the pioneer experiences that provided the basis for much of her writing.
Marques de Lafayette (Grandes Personajes en la Historia de los Estados Unidos)
by Kathleen Collins
Sojourner Truth (In Their Own Words )
by Peter Roop and Connie Roop
Robert de La Salle (Great Explorers) (Great Explorers (Chelsea House))
by Samuel Willard Crompton
La Salle is one of the best-known but least-understood explorers of human history. Celebrated for following the Mississippi to its mouth in present-day Louisiana, he was also berated for failing to relocate that same area when he came by sea. Justly known as the greatest of the canoe-carrying and paddle-wielding Frenchmen of his time, he was a failure when it came to colonization and conquest. There was greatness within him, including a powerful will to succeed, but there was also sheer stubborn...
Pocahontas (What's So Great About?)
by Susan Harkins and William H Harkins
King Tut (What's So Great About?)
by Susan Harkins and William H Harkins
Augustus: The First Roman Emperor - Biography for Kids Children's Biography Books
by Baby Professor
The Makers of America set offers engaging and inspiring portraits of the private lives and public achievements of some of the most significant people in history. These critically acclaimed volumes make skillful use of primary sources to capture the excitement of a period and provide a rich historical context. They offer a fresh, stimulating approach to learning about important chapters in history, including many events, movements, and issues often neglected by traditional narratives.This volume...
Women Who Broke the Rules: Mary Todd Lincoln (Women Who Broke the Rules)
by Kathleen Krull
"Well-behaved women seldom make history."--Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Many awe-inspiring women have changed the course of history. From social justice to women's rights to discovering and shaping our amazing country, there's nothing women haven't left their mark on. But it's not easy to affect change, and these women didn't always play by the rules to make a difference! Kathleen Krull blends history and humor in this accessible young biography series. Mary Todd Lincoln had a unique and determined,...
Harriet Tubman (Americans: The Spirit of a Nation)
by R Conrad Stein
"Explores the life of Harriet Tubman, including her childhood in slavery and her escape, her Underground Railroad missions, her spy work during the Civil War, and her legacy in American history"--Provided by publisher.
At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing things. This inspiring illustrated biography is perfect for young middle-grade readers. Black-and-white line drawings throughout, sidebars on related topics such as Louis Braille, a timeline, and a bibliography enhance readers' understanding of...
Girl Who Fought Back: Vladka Meed and the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
by Joshua M Greene
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of history's most powerful acts of resistance. Here, author Joshua M. Greene (Signs of Survival) tells the true story of a young Jewish woman who was instrumental in the uprising as a smuggler of messages and weapons into and out of the Warsaw Ghetto. Warsaw, Poland, 1940s: The Nazis are on the march, determined to wipe out the Jewish people of Europe. Teenage Vladka and her family are amo...