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Books with author Dennis Fradin

  • The signers: The fifty-six stories behind the Declaration of Independence

    Dennis B Fradin

    Paperback (Scholastic, Aug. 16, 2003)
    "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."For more than 225 years these words have inspired men and women in countries the world over to risk everything in pursuit of these lofty ideals. When they first appeared in our nation's birth certificate, the Declaration of Independence, they were a call to action for a colony on the brink of rebellion. The 56 men who dared to sign their names to this revolutionary document knew they were putting their reputations, their fortunes, and their very lives on the line by boldly and publicly declaring their support for liberty and freedom. As Benjamin Franklin said as he signed his name, "We must all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately!"Who were these men who are the first heroes of our nation? Award-winning team of author Dennis Brindell Fradin and illustrator Michael McCurdy bring their considerable talents together to illuminate the lives of these valiant men, ranging from the poorest farmers to the wealthiest merchants, whose dauntless courage inspired thousands of colonists to risk all for freedom.
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  • Tornado!: The Story Behind These Twisting, Turning, Spinning, and Spiraling Storms

    Judy Fradin, Dennis Fradin

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, April 12, 2011)
    Book Details:Format: HardcoverPublication Date: 4/12/2011Pages: 64Reading Level: Age 10 and Up
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  • Colorado from Sea to Shining Sea

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 1993)
    Introduces the history, people, geography, industries, and notable sights of Colorado
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  • The Virginia Colony

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1986)
    Presents the history, economy, culture, and people of the Virginia colony from the early Indian settlements to the Revolution, and includes brief biographies of prominent Virginians of the period from Powhatan to Thomas Jefferson and Henry Lee
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  • New York from Sea to Shining Sea

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1994)
    An overview of the Empire State, introducing its history, geography, industries, sites of interest, and famous people
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  • Ohio from Sea to Shining Sea

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 1994)
    Introduces the history, geography, industries, notable sights, and famous people of the Buckeye State.
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  • 5,000 Miles to Freedom: Ellen and William Craft's Flight from Slavery

    Dennis Fradin, Judith Fradin

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, Jan. 24, 2006)
    What would it take for slaves to escape from slavery in the Deep South, 1,000 miles from freedom and then on to England during the period of the Fugitive Slave Act? For most slaves the thought of escape was unimaginable. But fear did not stop Ellen and William Craft from chasing freedom.An inspiring and riveting story of two amazing people stopping at nothing to fight for freedom and racial equality, this thrilling true tale chronicles Ellen and William Craft's lives from their flight from slavery in Georgia to their rise to world-wide fame as heroes of the Abolitionist movement.Illustrated with period artwork, newspaper clippings, and archival photographs, 5,000 Miles to Freedom captures the unforgiving realities of slave life, the political hatred between North and South, and, above all, the extraordinary achievements of this remarkable couple.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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  • Kansas in Words and Pictures

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1980)
    A history and description of the Sunflower State.
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  • Samuel Adams: The Father of American Independence

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Hardcover (Clarion Books, April 20, 1998)
    A slight figure clad in a threadbare coat, Samuel Adams was an unlikely portrait of a dangerous revolutionary. The man who would later be called the Father of the American Revolution, however, worked tirelessly behind the scenes to achieve the goal of American independence, uniting his genius for words and his passion for politics to urge countless numbers toward revolution. In this insightful biography, Dennis Brindell Fradin traces Adams's life from boyhood to his two terms as one of Massachusetts's most senior senators, for a thoughtful and dramatic account of the pioneer whose indomitable spirit shaped the national character of what would become the United States. Author's note, bibliography, index.
  • Voting and Elections

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Dec. 1, 1985)
    A brief history of elections and voting and an explanation of how these procedures work in the United States today
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  • The Thirteen Colonies

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 1989)
    Discusses events that led to the founding of the Thirteen Colonies
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  • Bound for the North Star: True Stories of Fugitive Slaves

    Dennis B. Fradin

    Hardcover (Clarion Books, Oct. 16, 2000)
    Provides a compilation of twelve true stories that tell of the courageous escapes made by slaves to find their way to freedom in the north, including the story of Henry "Box" Brown and John Anderson, complete with period photos and prints.
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