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Our People

Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The primary narrative focuses on the childhood, education, motivations, and achievements of a key American figure, while special sidebars introduce related topics. Absorbing historical photos, helpful time lines, detailed glossaries, and a resource section for further research will draw kids back to these books time and again!

Titles

29 titles found. Displaying 13 - 24.

Jane Addams: Social Reformer and Nobel Prize Winner
From the Series: Our People

Introduces the life and accomplishments of social reformer and Nobel Peace Prize winner,… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 6.3
  • Copyright 2004
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
John Paul Jones: Naval Hero
From the Series: Our People

The story of John Paul Jones has it all: great battles on the high seas, and high drama at… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 6.3
  • Copyright 2004
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Pioneer and Author
From the Series: Our People

Introduces the life and accomplishments of noted author and pioneer, Laura Ingalls Wilder. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 4.7
  • Copyright 2004
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Leif Eriksson: Norwegian Explorer
From the Series: Our People

A brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of the Norwiegan explorer Lief Eriksson. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 4.4
  • Copyright 2003
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Lewis and Clark: Explorers
From the Series: Our People

A brief account of the exploratory expedition led by Lewis and Clark across the little… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.2
  • Copyright 2003
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Mary McLeod Bethune: African-American Educator
From the Series: Our People

Introduces the life and accomplishments of noted African-American author, Mary McLeod Bethune. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.3
  • Copyright 2004
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Patrick Henry: Orator and Patriot
From the Series: Our People

Patrick Henry gave a mighty and thunderous voice to the cause of liberty and freedom in… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.6
  • Copyright 2004
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Phillis Wheatley: First Published African-American Poet
From the Series: Our People

Introduces the life and accomplishments of the first-ever African-American poet to have her More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.9
  • Copyright 2004
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Rachel Carson: Author and Environmentalist
From the Series: Our People

Introduces the life and accomplishments of noted author and environmentalist, Rachel Carson. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 6.2
  • Copyright 2004
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Robert Fulton: Engineer and Inventor
From the Series: Our People

Discusses the life and work of the inventor who developed the steamboat and made it a… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.8
  • Copyright 2003
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Sacagawea: Native American Interpreter
From the Series: Our People

A biography of the Shoshoni Indian woman who played an important role in guiding the Lewis… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.1
  • Copyright 2003
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Samuel Adams: Father of the Revolution
From the Series: Our People

Samuel Adams is known as the Father of the American Revolution. Young readers will gain… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • ATOS 5.9
  • Copyright 2004
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5