Biography & Autobiography - Historical
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Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence
$20.99 Add to cart“All men are born free and equal.”
Everybody knows about the Founding Fathers and the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But the founders weren’t the only ones who believed that everyone had a ri- Author: Woelfle, Gretchen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: February 01 2014
- ISBN10: 0761365893
- Language: English
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The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus
$18.99 Add to cart“Words, Peter learned, were powerful things. And when he put them in long, neat rows, he felt as if the world itself clicked into order.” For shy young Peter Mark Roget, books were the best companion- Series: Incredible Lives for Young Readers
- Author: Bryant, Jen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 42
- Publish Date: September 15 2014
- ISBN10: 0802853854
- Language: English
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Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story
$5.99 Add to cartThe extraordinary true story of Ruby Bridges, the first Black child to integrate a New Orleans school — now with simple text for young readers
In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked through an ang
- Series: Scholastic Reader, Level 2
- Author: Bridges, Ruby
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: December 01 2009
- ISBN10: 0545108551
- Language: English
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Frederick Douglass
$5.99 Read moreDiscover the world of one of America’s most celebrated abolitionists, writers, and orators in this inspirational biography of Frederick Douglass. Kids will learn about his life, achievements, and the … [more below]
- Series: Readers BIOS
- Author: Kramer, Barbara
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 17 2017
- ISBN10: 1426327560
- Language: English
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The Ghostly Tales of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
$12.99 Read moreGhost stories from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky streets and shores of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula!
Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk aroun
- Series: Spooky America
- Author: Telgen, Diane
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: August 07 2023
- ISBN10: 1467197459
- Language: English
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To Be a Slave
$8.99 Read moreWhat was it like to be a slave? Listen to the words and learn about the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, telling about their forced journey from Africa to the United States, their work in the … [more below]
- Series: Puffin Modern Classics
- Author: Lester, Julius
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: December 29 2005
- ISBN10: 0142403865
- Language: English
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Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
$6.99 Add to cartThe perfect biography to “bite into” at the start of a new school year! Children are sure to be fascinated by the eccentric and legendary Johnny Appleseed, a man who is best known for bringing apple t… [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Holub, Joan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: September 08 2005
- ISBN10: 0448439689
- Language: English
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Before She Was Harriet
$8.99 Add to cartAn evocative poem and stunning watercolors come together to honor an American heroine in a Coretta Scott King Honor and Christopher Award-winning picture book.
We know her today as Harriet Tubman, bu- Author: Cline-Ransome, Lesa
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: June 11 2019
- ISBN10: 0823444295
- Language: English
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Alexander Hamilton: A Plan for America
$4.99 Read moreThe life of Alexander Hamilton, a key leader in the United States after the Revolutionary War, is introduced in this early reader biography.
Alexander Hamilton was one of America’s founders. He was the
- Series: I Can Read Level 2
- Author: Albee, Sarah
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 01 2018
- ISBN10: 0062432907
- Language: English
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Vip: Lewis Latimer: Engineering Wizard
$7.99 Read moreGet ready to light up the world with Lewis Latimer in this exciting middle grade nonfiction biography. Perfect for fans of the Who Was and Little Leaders series, the books in the VIP series tell the t
- Series: VIP
- Author: Patrick, Denise Lewis
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: January 05 2021
- ISBN10: 0062889664
- Language: English
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Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote
$8.99 Read moreElizabeth Cady Stanton stood up and fought for what she believed in. From an early age, she knew that women were not given rights equal to men. But rather than accept her lesser status, Elizabeth went
- Author: Stone, Tanya Lee
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: February 16 2010
- ISBN10: 0312602367
- Language: English
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Never Too Young!: 50 Unstoppable Kids Who Made a Difference
$14.95 Add to cart“Young readers are sure to find inspiration as they read about unique children from all over the world who were able to change the world around them and be encouraged to follow their dreams and fight … [more below]
- Author: Weintraub, Aileen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: September 04 2018
- ISBN10: 1454929170
- Language: English
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Leonardo Da Vinci: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #10: Monday with a Mad Genius
$7.99 Read moreThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the … [more below]
- Series: Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker #19
- Author: Osborne, Mary Pope
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: January 13 2009
- ISBN10: 0375846654
- Language: English
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The True Story of Pocahontas
$5.99 Read moreLearn about how Pocahontas helped early Americans survive
Filled with suspense and historical details, here’s a very young biography of the Powhatan Indian princess who played a vital role in early- Series: Step Into Reading
- Author: Penner, Lucille Recht
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: September 10 1994
- ISBN10: 0679861661
- Language: English
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Nelson Mandela
$4.99 Read moreNelson Mandela, who courageously dealt with adversity and emerged a world leader, has been an inspirational role model for millions of people around the world, from students to presidents. After being… [more below]
- Series: Readers BIOS
- Author: Kramer, Barbara
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: August 05 2014
- ISBN10: 1426317638
- Language: English
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Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge
$19.99 Read moreA powerful poem about Ona Judge’s life and her self-emancipation from George Washington’s household.
Ona Judge was enslaved by the Washingtons, and served the President’s wife, Martha. Ona was widely- Author: Shepard, Ray Anthony
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: January 05 2021
- ISBN10: 0374307040
- Language: English
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Marvelous Mattie: How Margaret E. Knight Became an Inventor
$19.99 Read moreWith her sketchbook labeled My Inventions and her father’s toolbox, Mattie could make almost anything – toys, sleds, and a foot warmer. When she was just twelve years old, Mattie designed a metal guar
- Author: McCully, Emily Arnold
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: February 21 2006
- ISBN10: 0374348103
- Language: English
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Who Was Robert E. Lee?
$6.99 Read moreRobert E. Lee seemed destined for greatness. His father was a Revolutionary War hero and at West Point he graduated second in his class In 1861, when the Southern states seceded from the Union, Lee w… [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Bader, Bonnie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: June 26 2014
- ISBN10: 0448479095
- Language: English
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An Apple for Harriet Tubman
$9.99 Read moreBest Children’s Books of the Year, Bank Street College
One day I am going to be free–and I’m going to have all the apples I want.
Like other enslaved African American children, young Harriet Tubman had
- Author: Turner, Glennette Tilley
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 24
- Publish Date: November 01 2016
- ISBN10: 0807503967
- Language: English
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The Ghostly Tales of Philadelphia
$12.99 Read moreGhost stories from the City of Brotherly Love have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky streets of Philadelphia!
Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the
- Series: Spooky America
- Author: Hester, Beth Landis
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: August 07 2023
- ISBN10: 1467197394
- Language: English
