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Anne Schraff
Examines the life of John Brown, including his childhood on the frontier, his fight against slavery and the Harpers Ferry raid, his execution, and legacy in American history –Provided by…
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After teaching math and science in Bolivia for ten years, Jaime Escalante arrived in California speaking little English. Through much hard work, he earned a degree in mathematics and made…
This book explores the life of Ellen Ochoa from her childhood in California to her missions in space. On April 6, 1993, Ellen Ochoa, a mission specialist, sat in the…
"Published by agreement with Townsend Press, Inc." -- Copyright page.
At first, Bobby Wallace was everything Cindy Gibson hoped for. He was friendly, seemingly mature, and handsome–the perfect escape from her problems in school and even bigger troubles at home…
When the school has a Princess of the Fair contest for a student embodying the qualities of Harriet Tubman, Jasmine Benson will stop at nothing to win.
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Read about these heroes of exploration and flight: Orville and Wilbur Wright, Matthew Henson and Robert Peary, Richard Byrd, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Jacqueline Cochran, Neil Armstrong, and Sally Ride…
When Ken’s efforts to help end the Vietnam War fail, he is forced to decide where his loyalties lie.
German immigrant Amelia struggles alongside her family to become established in an Ohio settlement.
Originally published as ‘Harriet Tubman: Moses of the Underground Railroad’ in 2001. –Title page verso.
Originally published in 2003 as Dr. Charles Drew, blood bank innovator.
Basil, a newcomer, with mysterious links to the past decides to take on the troublemakers at Hawthorne High School.
Originally published as ‘Frederick Douglass: speaking out against slavery’ in 2002. –Title page verso.
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Recounts the civil rights accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr., exploring his early life and his activism within the context of the Jim Crow American South and explaining the ways…
