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Books with author Dennis Brindell Fradin

  • Who Was Thomas Jefferson?

    Dennis Brindell Fradin, Who HQ, John O'Brien

    Paperback (Penguin Workshop, July 28, 2003)
    Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It's true. The shy Virginia statesman refused at first, but then went on to author one of our nation's most important and inspiring documents. The third U.S. president, Jefferson was also an architect, inventor, musician, farmer, and-what is certainly the most troubling aspect of his life-a slave owner. Finally, here's a biography for kids that unveils the many facets of this founding father's remarkable and complicated life.
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  • Who Was Ben Franklin?

    Dennis Brindell Fradin, Who HQ, John O'Brien

    Paperback (Penguin Workshop, Feb. 18, 2002)
    Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe-inspiring.
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  • 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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  • Who Was Ben Franklin?

    Dennis Brindell Fradin, John O'Brien

    eBook (Penguin Workshop, Feb. 18, 2002)
    Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe-inspiring.
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  • Hiawatha: Messenger of Peace

    Dennis Brindell Fradin

    Hardcover (Margaret K. McElderry, Sept. 30, 1992)
    A portrait of the great Iroquois leader Hiawatha chronicles his role in bringing peace to the five warring Iroquois tribes and uniting them into the powerful Iroquois Federation, in a biography enhanced by paintings by modern Iroquois artists.
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  • Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution

    Dennis Brindell Fradin, Larry Day

    Paperback (Bloomsbury USA Childrens, April 1, 2009)
    Told in a step-by-step account of the 24 hours leading up to the battles that sparked the American revolution, this picture book is sure to both inform and entertain. On April 18th at 9:30 p.m. Paul Revere learned that the British Army was marching toward Lexington and Concord to arrest rebel leaders. At 5:20 the next morning, a shot rang out and the American Revolution had begun. In less than 24 hours a rebellious colony would be changed forever.
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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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  • Who Was Thomas Jefferson?

    Dennis Brindell Fradin, Who HQ, John O'Brien

    eBook (Penguin Workshop, July 28, 2003)
    Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It's true. The shy Virginia statesman refused at first, but then went on to author one of our nation's most important and inspiring documents. The third U.S. president, Jefferson was also an architect, inventor, musician, farmer, and-what is certainly the most troubling aspect of his life-a slave owner. Finally, here's a biography for kids that unveils the many facets of this founding father's remarkable and complicated life.
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  • Stolen into Slavery: The True Story of Solomon Northup, Free Black Man

    Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Jan. 28, 2014)
    The true story behind the acclaimed movie 12 Years a Slave, this book is based on the life of Solomon Northup, a free black man from New York who was captured in the United States and sold into slavery in Louisiana. Solomon Northup awoke in the middle of the night with his body trembling. Slowly, he realized that he was handcuffed in a dark room and his feet were chained to the floor. He managed to slip his hand into his pocket to look for his free papers that proved he was one of 400,000 free blacks in a nation where 2.5 million other African Americans were slaves. They were gone. This remarkable story follows Northup through his 12 years of bondage as a man kidnapped into slavery, enduring the hardships of slave life in Louisiana. But the tale also has a remarkable ending. Northup is rescued from his master's cotton plantation in the deep South by friends in New York. This is a compelling tale that looks into a little known slice of history, sure to rivet young readers and adults alike.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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  • With a Little Luck: Surprising Stories of Amazing Discoveries

    Dennis Brindell Fradin

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, Feb. 2, 2006)
    Luck + genius = serendipity. From Isaac Newton’s sudden grasp of gravity to Alexander Fleming’s chance development of penicillin, from fossils to the Dead Sea Scrolls, rubber balls to nuclear fission, history is brimming with stories of fantastic lucky breaks.Though genius and hard work play an important part, the luck of many scientists, explorers, and inventors has led to breakthroughs that revolutionized our world. In lively and accessible prose, award-winning author Dennis Fradin reveals the thrilling stories behind 11 monumental discoveries, as well as the tragedies and triumphs of the fascinating men and women behind these advances. Illustrated with historical photos and engravings.
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  • Battle of Yorktown

    Dennis Brindell Fradin

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Chronicles the events that led to the battle where Great Britain was defeated and the Americans won the Revolutionary War.
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  • The Mayflower Compact

    Dennis Brindell Fradin

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Oct. 1, 2006)
    Introduces the reasons for and highlights the details of the trip of the Pilgrims from England to America in the early 1600s, and describes the struggle of the new settlers to adjust to life in America.
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