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Warriors Don't Cry (Abridged)

by Melba Pattillo Beals

Published 1 July 2007
Young Adult

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Sitting Bull (Native American Legends)

by Don McLeese

Published 1 January 2003
Children

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The Secret of Priest's Grotto

by Dr P Taylor

Published 9 June 2007
Children

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Off the Map

by Tim Tanner

Published 1 May 1993
Adult

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Cover of Pequeñas Biografías de Grandes Personajes (Little Biographies of Big People): Sets 1 - 2

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Clara Barton (Heroes of American History)

by Carin T Ford

Published 16 January 2006
Children

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Cover of Benjamin Franklin (Time Heroes of History #6)

Cover of Benjamin Franklin (6pack)

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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.

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Surveys the life of Swiss/German immigrant John Sutter, on whose land gold was discovered in the mid-nineteenth century, spurring the California gold rush and westward expansion.

Cover of Main Personalities During the French Revolution: Marie Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte, Marquis de Lafayette, Maximilien Robespierre Biography Book for Kids 9-12 Junior Scholars Edition Children's Biography Books

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Franklin D. Roosevelt (Biographies)

by Rebecca Larsen

Published 1 August 1991
Young Adult

Discusses the life of the president who guided America through such crises as the Great Depression and World War II.

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Real Princesses

by Valerie Wilding

Published 21 August 2007
Children

Cover of Women Civil War Spies of the Confederacy

Details the lives of six women who fought to preserve the Confederacy and the Southern way of life by serving as spies during the Civil War.

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Duke Day for Annie

by Agy Wilson

Published 19 February 2014
Children

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A biography of the nineteenth-century Quaker minister who was an important participant in the causes of abolition and women's rights.

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Alfred Wegener (Science Readers)

by Greg Young

Published 21 September 2007
Children

In this appealing biography, children will read about the fascinating life, theories, and discoveries of Alfred Wegener. From his time in Greenland studying meteorology with hot balloons to his theory of Pangea, readers will be eager to learn more about Wegener's contributions to science and the strides he took towards developing the study of plate tectonics. The easy-to-read text, accessible glossary, helpful index, and intriguing facts work in conjunction with the lively images and captivating...

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Miracle Escape

by Larisa Moshar

Published 1 September 2006
Children