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  • Leonardo Da Vinci: Artist, Inventor, and Renaissance Man

    Rachel A Koestler-Grack

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Jan. 1, 2006)
    This new series explores the lives of the men and women who had a profound influence on the shaping of the world--particularly the ways in which the sciences, arts, and letters are perceived by the modern observer, Ideally suited for school reports, these books are fully documented, with sidebars that provide background information about each subject. This series meets world history curriculum standards.
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  • Chief Joseph

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 6, 2004)
    Chief Joseph was a Nez Perce Indian who tried to keep the peace for his people. During his lifetime, Chief Joseph learned how to hunt and fish, led his people on the Flight of the Nez Perce, and spoke with the president of the United States. Can you imagine what it was like for him growing up? What kind of a leader was he? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and many more. In this book you will read about the tools Chief Joseph could make from goat horns and rocks, discover how he was different from his brother, Ollokot, and learn why he decided to lead his people to Canada.
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  • Tecumseh, 1768-1813

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Koestler-Grack, Rachel A.
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  • Abraham Lincoln

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    eBook (Chelsea House Publications, May 1, 2009)
    This work explores the life and career of Abraham Lincoln who was born to two uneducated farmers. It tells how he worked himself up from farmer to respected lawyer to US Congressman to the 16th US president.

  • The Inuit: Ivory Carvers of the Far North

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Discusses the Inuit Indians, focusing on their tradition of carving ivory. Includes a recipe for a blueberry-topped snowcream, and instructions for carving soap animals and for playing an Inuit game.
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  • Osceola, 1804-1838

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Discusses the life of Seminole warrior Osceola, from his childhood in an Upper Creek village to his involvement in the Second Seminole War, capture, and death.
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  • The Iroquois: Longhouse Builders

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Discusses the Iroquois Indians, focusing on their tradition of building longhouses. Includes a recipe for maple candy and instructions for making a braided raffia wristband.
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  • Leonardo Da Vinci: Artist, Inventor, And Renaissance Man

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    eBook (Chelsea House Publications, Jan. 1, 2006)
    This new series explores the lives of the men and women who had a profound influence on the shaping of the world--particularly the ways in which the sciences, arts, and letters are perceived by the modern observer, Ideally suited for school reports, these books are fully documented, with sidebars that provide background information about each subject. This series meets world history curriculum standards.

  • Going to School During the Civil Rights Movement

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Discusses the history of the Civil Rights movement and the social life of children during this time. Explores segregated school systems and conflicts during integration. Includes activities.
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  • Molly Pitcher: Heroine Of The War For Independence

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Mary Ludwig, later dubbed Molly Pitcher, left the farm she was born on in New Jersey only to find herself loading cannons for George Washington's troops at the battle of Monmouth.
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  • Tom Brady

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    eBook (Chelsea House Publications, April 1, 2008)
    'Football Superstars' celebrates some of the top players in the history of American football. Each book covers a player's childhood, influences, path to the pros, setbacks and triumphs, personal life, commitment to charities and other organizations, and his legacy to the sport.

  • The House of Representatives

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    language (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 2007)
    "A history of the U.S. House of Representatives and its accomplishments from 1789 to 2007."--From source other than the Library of Congress