By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15374ISBN: 978-0-635-01537-2Format: Paperback
Gwendolyn Brooks was a famous African American poet from Chicago. She started writing at a young age and had her first poem published by the time she was 13! Who says kids can't do big things?!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15382ISBN: 978-0-635-01538-9Format: Paperback
Harry Flood Byrd as governor was known for a "pay as you go" policy for road improvements, and he modernized Virginia's state government. Harry Flood Byrd as a Senator led a "Massive Resistance Movement" against the integration of public schools
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15404ISBN: 978-0-635-01540-2Format: Paperback
Jacques Cartier was a French navigator who was the first European to explore the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15412ISBN: 978-0-635-01541-9Format: Paperback
Carrie Chapman Catt was a major force in the campaign for woman suffrage. Since she was a young girl, she knew she could achieve great things if she just set her mind to it. And she wouldn't take no for an answer!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15420ISBN: 978-0-635-01542-6Format: Paperback
Ada Deer is a Menominee Indian. She made her mark in history when she was appointed the first female Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs in 1993. Always a champion of her tribe's cause, Ada Deer has an impressive record of success.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15447ISBN: 978-0-635-01544-0Format: Paperback
Patrick Henry was known as the "voice of the American Revolution." He was a skilled lawyer who was able to persuade juries. This talent helped him when he gave speeches supporting the American Revolution. He inspired many patriots and citizens to demand their freedom!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15455ISBN: 978-0-635-01545-7Format: Paperback
John Harold Johnson was a determined man. Against many odds, he founded the successful Johnson Publishing Company in 1942. John Harold Johnson is an inspiration to anyone who has ever had a dream and the will to match it.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15471ISBN: 978-0-635-01547-1Format: Paperback
George Catlett Marshall was the only professional soldier to ever win the Nobel Prize for Peace. He spent most of his life serving in the United States Army. He is most remembered for the "plan" to help rebuild a war-torn Europe after World War II.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15536ISBN: 978-0-635-01553-2Format: Paperback
Vel Phillips is an amazing woman. She was the first African American (and woman) in many state government positions in Wisconsin. She fought tirelessly for civil rights . . . and succeeded. A true pioneer in Wisconsin's civil rights movement - Vel Phillips.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15552ISBN: 978-0-635-01555-6Format: Paperback
Ronald Reagan came from humble beginnings. He loved football, acting, and America. From Hollywood to Washington, D.C., Reagan was loved by millions. He is considered one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15560ISBN: 978-0-635-01556-3Format: Paperback
Jean Baptiste Point du Sable came to America in the 1770s. He was a long way from home - born of a French father and black mother in Haiti. His talents and good sense helped establish the thriving settlement that became Chicago.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15595ISBN: 978-0-635-01559-4Format: Paperback
John Smith has been described as proud, arrogant, decisive, brave, brilliant, and prone to making up stories. One thing is known for sure-he was very important to the survival of the Jamestown colony. He set rules, organized work, and made sure everyone pulled their own weight.
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