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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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15609ISBN: 978-0-635-01560-0Format: Paperback
Orville and Wilbur Wright changed the course of history! They built and flew the first heavier than- air manned and powered aircraft. From the time they were young boys they pursued their dream until they achieved their goal-flight!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 13479ISBN: 978-0-635-01347-7Format: Paperback
125th Anniversary of the opening of Biltmore House
It was Christmas Eve 1895 when Biltmore’s founder George Vanderbilt first opened the doors of Biltmore House to family and friends.
Four funny friends, 250 spooky rooms, three secret passages, too many gargoyles, lots of clues but only 10 seconds to live! Four curious kids visit North Carolinaís Biltmore House and end up in a mystery filled with a hidden staircase, creepy clues, terrifying tunnels, an eerie attic, and, worst of all, disappearing kids!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15617ISBN: 978-0-635-01561-7Format: Paperback
Franklin Delano Roosevelt served four terms as a United States President, more than any other president in history! During those 16 years, he led America out of a depression, through World War II, and towards prosperity and peace.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15625ISBN: 978-0-635-01562-4Format: Paperback
Thomas Edison was a world famous inventor who patented hundreds of inventions in America and Europe. He was also a manufacturer and businessman. A life-long hard worker, Edison serves as an inspiration for many scientists and inventors, young and old.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15684ISBN: 978-0-635-01568-6Format: Paperback
Sam Houston was a great American hero, who accomplished many things for his country. He befriended the Indians and fought the Mexicans for the independence of Texas. Sam Houston bravely stood up for what he believed, regardless of the cost!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15692ISBN: 978-0-635-01569-3Format: Paperback
Dwight D. Eisenhower was a 5-star general in World War II and the 34th U.S. President. The American people trusted his leadership through many dark years of war and fear. Eisenhower symbolized true patriotism and devotion to his country.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 16400ISBN: 978-0-635-01640-9Format: Paperback
One if by land, too many tombstones, four funny friends, spooky old places, lots of clues and it's a race to the finish! When their schoolteacher cousin disappears in the middle of running the Boston Marathon, four kids wind their way through the perilous maze of Boston streets along the Freedom Trail to discover what happened!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 16486ISBN: 978-0-635-01648-5Format: Paperback
One missing head, two tall chimneys, four funny friends, tons of treasure--but which X marks the spot? Four kids set off on a real adventure in North Carolina's real pirate haunt port town of Bath. While struggling to recover a special prop and save an outdoor drama, the kids learn about the Golden Age of Piracy up and down the American coast from Maine to Florida. They also learn a lot of history, solve a mystery, meet a legend and much more!
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