By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23733ISBN: 978-0-635-02373-5Format: Paperback
Ferdinand Magellan was a brave sailor. He was the first person to sail around the world! He worked hard to show others his ideas were right. He did not give up. Ferdinand Magellan led the way for other explorers to follow him.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23741ISBN: 978-0-635-02374-2Format: Paperback
Marie Curie was one of the first women scientists to become famous all over the world. She was a true pioneer in the field of science. In fact, she gave her life for the science she loved so much! Marie Curie showed us how to have confidence in ourselves and our work.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 2375XISBN: 978-0-635-02375-9Format: Paperback
During the American Revolution, many women were called Molly Pitcher because they brought pitchers of water to soldiers in the heat of battle. Some of these women joined in the fight. However, only three women received military pensions for the Revolutionary War: Mary McCauley, Molly Corbin, and Deborah Sampson. This book is about Mary McCauley.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23768ISBN: 978-0-635-02376-6Format: Paperback
Marco Polo wrote a book? Marco Polo began exploring BEFORE Christopher Columbus? Marco Polo went to jail? Marco Polo was only 17 when he began his journey?
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23784ISBN: 978-0-635-02378-0Format: Paperback
Sitting Bull was a brave Indian war chief. His Lakota (Sioux) tribe defeated General George Custer at the famous Battle of Little Bighorn. He fought his entire life to take care of his people and keep them free. Sitting Bull only surrendered and went to live on a reservation when he had no other choice.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23792ISBN: 978-0-635-02379-7Format: Paperback
Did you know … Henry Hudson’s group was the first to stay the winter in Canada?
Henry Hudson was an English explorer?
Henry Hudson had a mutiny on his ship at the end of his voyage?
Henry Hudson has a river and a bridge named for him?
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23814ISBN: 978-0-635-02381-0Format: Paperback
Geronimo was a great warrior of the Apache tribe. He fearlessly protected his people from many enemies. Geronimo was among the last Indians to surrender to the United States. He is remembered as a brave chief and strong warrior.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23822ISBN: 978-0-635-02382-7Format: Paperback
Crazy Horse is one of the most famous chiefs of the Oglala Sioux. He spent his entire life defending his tribe and their land. Crazy Horse may be best known for his leadership and victory at the Battle of Little Bighorn. There are no known pictures of Crazy Horse. The illustration for this book is based on the Crazy Horse Memorial in Crazy Horse, South Dakota!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23857ISBN: 978-0-635-02385-8Format: Paperback
Condoleezza Rice is one of the most famous and successful African American women in U.S. history! She has bravely accepted the challenge of working in an environment where she is different. She has excelled in all she does. Condoleezza Rice is an excellent role model to us all!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23849ISBN: 978-0-635-02384-1Format: Paperback
Carol Moseley Braun is a very well known African American woman! She was the first black woman elected to the U.S. Senate and didn't stop there. After earning a long list of awards and achievements, Carol decided to accomplish something really big! She joined the 2004 U.S. presidential race!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 24934ISBN: 978-0-635-02493-0Format: Paperback
From the time that Charles Dryden was a little boy, he always dreamed of flying airplanes. As a young man, he did learn to fly. Charles became a Tuskegee Airman! This brave group of African American aviators proved that they had the knowledge and the skills needed to be successful pilots.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 25264ISBN: 978-0-635-02526-5Format: Paperback
Garrett Morgan was a businessman and an inventor. He invented many practical products. One is the traffic signal! It helped by making our streets safer. Garrett also invented a gas mask! Fire departments needed these. This gas mask was also used by solders in World War I. Garrett Morgan used his innovative ideas to improve our public safety.
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