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Dissected Lives
Read about Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth, African American leaders and abolitionists. Although they did not personally know each other when they were alive, they fought for the same cause…
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Be inspired by the story of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor in the United States. Blackwell worked her to make the field of medicine accessible to women during a…
Horace Mann was a firm believer of the importance of education. He fought for better education for all children that's why he is known as the father of American education…
Read about renowned author and abolitionist, Harriet Beecher Stowe, who used the pen to fight against slavery. Examine how her work Uncle Tom’s Cabin affected the slavery debate. Understand how…
At the end of this book, you should be able to describe the role of John Brown in the raid at Harpers Ferry. John was an abolitionist who dedicated his…
Identify the accomplishments of Louis Braille, who invented the Braille system that the blind use today. Read about his childhood, education and how he came to develop the Braille. Also…
The life of Madame CJ Walker caught the attention of Hollywood resulting in films and TV series about her. In this book, however, only the raw truth about this amazing…
Learn from the story of Donald Trump, and how he transitioned from a billionaire businessman to president of the United States of America. This reformatted bestseller from Baby Professor features…
Do you know why Greece was once the cradle of civilization? It’s because of their philosophers and leaders. These forward thinkers were given the free reign, and the tools to…
Women, in general, have been through a lot. They were once thought of as weak and limited to household chores. But, history has told of countless stories of female struggles…
Who was Henry Ford and what was his contribution to the American industrial revolution? Read about the life and works of the man who created a new way to make…
Did Pocahontas really exist or was she just a figment of the imagination? Explore the legend of Pocahontas in this educational book for children. Retell their connection with John Rolfe…
You have probably heard about Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. When it comes to ancient minds who created foundations in philosophy, science, and math, these three names would automatically come up…
Who was Benedict Arnold and why was he dubbed as both an American hero and a traitor. Don’t you think it’s confusing if someone is named as both hero and…
During the heat of the American Revolution, Thomas Paine created and distributed a pamphlet of Common Sense. What was written in that pamphlet? Why did Thomas Paine call it Common…
Read about the life and times of Mark Twain. Learn about the major events in his life, which have inspired him to write youthful adventures. How did Mark Twain grow…
Did you know that some of the heroes of the American Revolution were not military men? Take for instance the case of Paul Revere. Paul was a silversmith and engraver…
How did James Madison become the Father of the US Constitution ? Let’s find out in this book. Inside, you will see the perfect merger of images and layouts to…
In this book, you’re going to learn about the scientific contribution of Thomas Edison. You will also get a glimpse of the prevalent socio-economic situations that pushed Thomas to tap…
Describe the life and words of Ernest Just in this biography book for kids. By reading about the lives and works of scientists, kids will pick up valuable life lessons…
In this book, you will read about the intertwined lives of George and Martha Washington. You will also learn about the pre-existing socio-economic situation present during their era, which led…
What could Crispus Attackus, an African American, have done to be hailed as a hero during the US Revolutionary Period? This biography book will give you a glimpse into the…
Did you know that the great Albert Einstein was inspired by another scientist and inventor? Einstein’s inspiration was Michael Faraday, and this book is dedicated entirely to the latter. Read…
Mercy Otis Warren was a brave and brilliant woman. She used her writing prowess to fight in the US revolutionary period. This biography book is dedicated to the life and…
Who was Carolus Linnaeus and what did he do to be dubbed as the Father of Modern Taxonomy? Read on to find out. Biography books are meant to inspire you…
Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States. This book will tap into his life and careers before he was president. Then, it will talk about his presidential…
The fourth US president elected into office was James Madison. It was during his term that the War of 1812 took place. Despite that, he went on to serve two…
Andrew Jackson had a rough childhood. He was an orphan and a self-made man. In this book, read about how he persevered and became president of the United States. Learn…
Today, you enjoy the convenience of being able to fly to distant lands. But some time ago, this was not a possibility until the Wright brothers invented the airplane. Read…
In this book, you will read about the life and works of US President Theodore Roosevelt. What was he like growing up? What was he like as a president of…
Learn from the life and works of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States. What were his primary contributions in the history of the United States? Study his…
This book explores the lives of two women in the 19th century. One became the first woman doctor while the other was an American woman who was arrested for voting…
Horace Mann and Dorothea Dix made significant improvements to education and health in the 1800s. They were both Americans who saw what was broken and made it their lives' works…
The Monroe Doctrine was a US policy that opposed European colonialism. It was penned by James Monroe, who was an American lawyer, diplomate and statesman. In this book, you will…
Discuss the life and works of Napoleon Bonaparte. Who was he and what was his role in the historic Louisiana Purchase, which furthered the reach of the US government? By…
Perhaps you’re familiar with the powerful duo Lewis and Clark. They were the great explorers who mapped the newly acquired US territory of Louisiana. In this book, you will read…
This book is a continuation of an earlier Baby Professor title tackling the story of William Clark. This time, however, spotlight will be given to Meriwether Lewis. Lewis was not…
Who was Tecumseh and what was his role in the War of 1812? This book underlines important historical facts involving Tecumseh. Get a copy of this book and use it…
Did you know that it was a Native American who accompanied the famed duo Lewis and Clark in exploring Louisiana? What do you think the other natives felt when they…
Who was Stephen Austin and why was he called the Father of Texas? This book focuses on the life and works of Stephen Austin. It also touches on the historical…
It is rather unfortunate to work so hard towards a goal and to enjoy it for a just few days. Such is the story of William Henry Harrison, who was…
Who was Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna? What was his role in the Texas War of Independence and eventual settlement of Texas? Reading about the past as well…
Kit Carson was a central figure during the US Westward Expansion from 1820 to 1850. During this time, the US was in a fur frenzy so to speak. Kit Carson…