By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15099ISBN: 978-0-635-01509-9Format: Paperback
Richard J. Daley is a Chicago legend. As mayor, he was tremendously powerful on both the local and national levels. No doubt about it - Chicago would not be where it is today without Richard J. Daley.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15102ISBN: 978-0-635-01510-5Format: Paperback
Ernest Hemingway is one of Illinois' most famous sons. He was the most popular novelist of the 20th century. His stories were often based on his own life adventures - and he had plenty!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15110ISBN: 978-0-635-01511-2Format: Paperback
Harry Houdini was an amazing entertainer. He was dedicated, persistent, and determined to be world-famous. He practiced, practiced, and practiced until he got his magic tricks right. From a young boy to a grown man, he delighted his audiences.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15153ISBN: 978-0-635-01515-0Format: Paperback
John Cabot claimed North America for England. This ensured that the English would have a foothold in North America.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15188ISBN: 978-0-635-01518-1Format: Paperback
Wild Bill Hickok was a legendary gunfighter and marshal of the Wild West. He had a tendency to embellish his gun-fighting stories with fiction. His reputation across America gained him huge popularity.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15218ISBN: 978-0-635-01521-1Format: Paperback
Robert La Follette was a major force during the Progressive Era of American history. A fiery political leader, he inspired many people and angered many people. He had strong opinions and stuck to those opinions. "Fighting Bob" will always be remembered in American politics.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15234ISBN: 978-0-635-01523-5Format: Paperback
To Americans, John Paul Jones was a hero during the Revolutionary War. To the British, he was sort of a pirate! Destined for greatness on the sea since his childhood, John Paul Jones is known as the "Father of the American Navy."
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15269ISBN: 978-0-635-01526-6Format: Paperback
The Harveys were an interesting couple. They were both born in the East and moved to Wisconsin. They were both schoolteachers. Perhaps the most memorable thing they both did was help the soldiers during the Civil War. Louis and Cordelia Harvey – Wisconsin’s pride and joy.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15390ISBN: 978-0-635-01539-6Format: Paperback
Medard Groseilliers was a master fur trader. He collected a small fortune over his lifetime as a fur trader. He also explored and opened up many new lands in the Great Lakes Region, including Wisconsin.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15439ISBN: 978-0-635-01543-3Format: Paperback
James Groppi grew up in the slums of Milwaukee. He knew what it was like to be poor. As a Catholic priest, he felt compelled to take up the cause of the poor and underprivileged African Americans. His impact will forever be an important part of Wisconsin history.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 1548XISBN: 978-0-635-01548-8Format: Paperback
George Mason guided the founding fathers into the American Revolution and welcomed the country's newfound independence.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15498ISBN: 978-0-635-01549-5Format: Paperback
Robert Rutherford McCormick was a colorful character in Chicago's history. He was editor and publisher of one of the nation's most important newspapers, the Chicago Tribune. He used his paper to voice his often-controversial political beliefs. All in all, McCormick was a major influence in Chicago history.
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