By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15161ISBN: 978-0-635-01516-7Format: Paperback
Louis Armstrong is a legend among jazz musicians. He came from nothing and rose to be one of the greatest musicians of all times. From New Orleans to Chicago to New York and beyond, Louis Armstrong helped bring jazz music to the world.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 1517XISBN: 978-0-635-01517-4Format: Paperback
John Deere - the name is known all over the country. Did you know John Deere is more than just a tractor company? John Deere was a blacksmith from Vermont! His invention of the self-polishing steel plow was just the beginning of a long and successful career.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 1520XISBN: 978-0-635-01520-4Format: Paperback
The Marquis de Lafayette was born in France. He served in the French Army. When Lafayette learned of the American Revolution, he left his home and came to help the young colonists win their freedom. He later fought for independence and reform in France, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Poland, and South America.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15242ISBN: 978-0-635-01524-2Format: Paperback
John Brown was a radical abolitionist whose attempt to free the slaves cost a number of lives (including two of his own sons) and helped indirectly to start the American Civil War.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15277ISBN: 978-0-635-01527-3Format: Paperback
Christopher Newport led an exciting and adventurous life. He was one of the first settlers in Jamestown and helped it survive. A master at sea, he commanded many voyages to and from England-and with only one arm!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15293ISBN: 978-0-635-01529-7Format: Paperback
Jackie Robinson was the first African American player in the major leagues of baseball. His actions helped to bring about other opportunities for African Americans.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15307ISBN: 978-0-635-01530-3Format: Paperback
Nat Turner-the name evokes both fear and awe. Born and raised in slavery, Nat was part of a bloody slave uprising in Virginia. People have differing views of Nat Turner-some see him as a hero and some as a madman. Whatever the viewpoint, America has to admit that he impacted our history.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15315ISBN: 978-0-635-01531-0Format: Paperback
Maggie Lena Walker became a strong leader in the black community in Richmond, Virginia. She used her knowledge and business ability to found a bank, becoming the first woman to do such a thing! She continued to be a successful businesswoman and community leader until her death.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15323ISBN: 978-0-635-01532-7Format: Paperback
L. Douglas Wilder has an impressive story. He trailblazed his way into government in Virginia, being the first African American in many positions. Virginians are proud of being the first state to elect an African American governor! They are also proud of his many accomplishments while in office. L. Douglas Wilder-Virginia's trailblazing governor!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15331ISBN: 978-0-635-01533-4Format: Paperback
William Wrigley, Jr. was an unlikely success. He was a troublemaker at school. He often ran away from home. However, he had determination. It helped him rise to be one of Chicago's leading businessmen.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 1534XISBN: 978-0-635-01534-1Format: Paperback
Woodrow Wilson was a United States President who remembered the horrors of war and did not want our country to have to fight! However, he led our nation and the world through World War I and on to peacetime.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15366ISBN: 978-0-635-01536-5Format: Paperback
Arthur Ashe broke many barriers and overcame many obstacles in his lifetime. He was not just a terrific African American tennis player-he was also a civil rights activist. He was called an "ambassador of what was right."
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