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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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Aretha Franklin: Motown Superstar
Silvia Anne Sheafer
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 1996)Explores the life and career of the soul and gospel singer, from her musical upbringing in Detroit to her struggles with personal heartache and racial prejudice and her success in the music industry.
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Hernando De Soto
Peggy Pancella
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 14, 2003)Pancella, Peggy
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Hatshepsut: First Female Pharaoh
Peggy Pancella
Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2003)This book presents an overview of Hatshepsut's life, as well as his influence on history and the world.
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Osei Tutu of Asante
K. Y Daaku
Paperback (Heinemann Educational, March 15, 1976)None
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Christopher Columbus
Peggy Pancella
Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 28, 2003)This book presents an overview of Christopher Columbus' life, as well as his influence on history and the world.
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Louis Armstrong: King of Jazz
Wendie C. Old
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 1998)Explores the life and career of the renowned trumpeter and bandleader of the jazz era
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Mahalia Jackson: The Voice of Gospel and Civil Rights
Barbara Kramer
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 2003)A biography of the renowned gospel singer, who hoped that her art would further the cause of civil rights for African-Americans, presents the story of an ordinary woman whose commitment, talent, and faith won her the love of millions of people all over the world.
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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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Tutankhamen
Brian Williams
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, April 1, 2002)Presents an overview of Tutankhamen's life as well as his influence on history and the world.
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The Life of Joseph Brant
Ryan Nagelhout
Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)Joseph Brant is an important figure in the American Revolution and Native American history thanks to his role as a military and political leader of the Mohawk Nation. Brants education and abilities helped him rise to a leadership role within the Iroquois Confederacy. Readers learn these facts and more through this historical biography, which complements elementary social studies standards. Readers are encouraged to visualize Joseph Brants story through historical artwork and primary sources. Readers walk away with an understanding of how Brants contributions to history affected the Mohawk and Iroquois people. Sidebars and a timeline supplement the texts engaging material.
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