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A simple description of the life of Abraham Lincoln, presented from his point of view.
Abe's Fish : A Boyhood Tale of Abraham Lincoln
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Dark-hued watercolor illustrations subtly envelop this fabricated, though plausible tale from Abe Lincoln's childhood. When Abe's path crosses a soldier's, Abe's kind act may be the beginning to his understanding freedom. Interesting endnotes offer answers to many questions young readers might ask about Lincoln's childhood. A beautiful book.publisher summary
A biography of the great Civil War president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, including illustrations of people, places, and artifacts of the times.
Adoniram Judson : God's Man in Burma
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Presents the life of the early nineteenth-century missionary who endured many hardships working and teaching in Burma and translated the Bible into Burmese.
Always Inventing : A Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell
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A biography, with photographs and quotes from Bell himself, which follows this well known inventor from his childhood in Scotland through his life-long efforts to come up with ideas that would improve people's lives.
Anne Frank : Beyond the Diary : A Photographic Remembrance
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Photographs, essays, diary excerpts, and interviews depict Anne Frank
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Although her survival techniques and showmanship led to a life of fame, Annie's subsequent contributions to society left a lasting legacy.mwfb
Although her survival techniques and showmanship led to a life of fame, Annie's subsequent contributions to society left a lasting legacy.publisher summary
Tells the story of Booker T. Washington's childhood following the end of slavery, his struggle to get an education, and his journey at age sixteen to the Hampton Institute.
Boy Who Loved to Draw : Benjamin West
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Recounts the life story of the Pennsylvania artist who began drawing as a boy and eventually became well known on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Recounts how Ellen Craft and her husband, William, escaped from slavery disguised as "Mr. Johnson," a young white man with his arm in a sling, and his manservant.
Destined to Live : A True Story of a Child in the Holocaust
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Slightly different from holocaust stories whose perspective focuses on prison camps, this true story highlights hiding techniques the Jews employed for survival. The risk shouldered by those who assisted was great, and this author expresses the guilt felt over it. [gw]Go Free or Die : A Story About Harriet Tubman
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A biography of the black woman whose cruel experiences as a slave in the South led her to seek freedom in the North for herself and for others through the Underground Railroad.
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While the world stood in awe of Helen's accomplishments, she remained loyal and dependent upon her friend and teacher, Anne Sullivan. Helen never stopped challenging herself to grow and contribute. Inspiring. [gw]publisher summary
The children's author provides a fictionalized, but historically accurate, account of her childhood in 1920s China.
Julius Caesar : The Boy Who Conquered an Empire
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An insightful presentation of a great leader's rise to power, supplemented with engaging details interspersed throughout the text.Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express
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Fifteen-year-old Kate risks her life in a storm to prevent a train disaster.
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When Tiki and Ronde move up to seventh grade football, they learn that seniority rules over skills, and they must decide whether to stay with the team even if it means being bench warmers. Reprint.
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Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President.
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This presentation of Lincoln's life as viewed by his children gives the reader a more personal look at the man. A gratifying portrayal that conveys whatever his position in life, Lincoln took time to enjoy his boys.Marquette & Jolliet : Quest for the Mississippi
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Describes the lives of Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit priest, and Louis Jolliet, a fur trader, and their expedition along the Mississippi River to bring Christianity to and trade furs with Native Americans.
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Chronicles the life of Martha Washington, who married George Washington when she was twenty-seven following the death of her first husband, as she worked by the side of the first president of the U.S. to build a new nation.
Matthew Henson : The Quest for the North Pole
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Describes the life and career of Matthew Henson, from his early life as a cabin boy to becoming the first African American to explore the North Pole.
Matthew Henson : The Quest for the North Pole
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Describes the life and career of Matthew Henson, from his early life as a cabin boy to becoming the first African American to explore the North Pole.
Night Running : How James Escaped with the Help of His Faithful Dog
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A runaway slave makes a daring escape to freedom with the help of his faithful hunting dog, Zeus, in this book based on the true story of James Smith's journey from Virginia to Ohio in the mid-1800s.
One Giant Leap : The Story of Neil Armstrong
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Discusses the life and accomplishments of astronaut Neil Armstrong, from his childhood in Ohio to his famous moon landing
Revolutionary Poet : A Story About Phillis Wheatley
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Recounts how a young slave girl became a renowned poet
Rocket Man : The Mercury Adventure of John Glenn
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Presents the life of the former U.S. Senator, beginning with his childhood years in Ohio, his service as a fighter pilot in two wars, and his training and career as one of the first astronauts in space.
Silent in an Evil Time : The Brave War of Edith Cavell
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Because of the efficiency and gentleness of Edith Cavell, one thousand soldiers escaped to Holland and avoided death or German imprisonment during World War I. Highly recommended for a school library collection.