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Anne Hutchinson
Barbara Kiely Miller, Susan Nations
Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2007)Introduces the life of Anne Hutchinson, the Puritan woman who faced persecution in sixteenth-centuyr Massachusetts because of her efforts to express her religious beliefs freely.
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Frederick Douglass
Barbara Kiely Miller
Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2007)Introduces the life of Frederick Douglass, who escaped from slavery in Maryland to become a speaker and writer for abolition and the rights of African Americans and women, and an advisor to presidents.
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Mae Jemison
Luke Colins, Gail Saunders-Smith
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)An early biography of the first African-American female astronaut. This nonfiction book explores the life and achievements of Mae Jemison. Through full-color photographs and simple, easy-to-read text, emergent readers will discover her inspiring life, from early childhood to adult.
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Booker T. Washington
Riley Flynn, Gail Saunders-Smith
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)Explore the life and achievements of world famous teacher and African American leader, Booker T. Washington.
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Jackie Robinson
Isabel Martin, Kathryn Nicole Clapper
Paperback (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)Take me out to the ball game! Explore the life and achievements of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play baseball in the Major Leagues.
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Garrett Morgan
Sarah L. Schuette, Kathryn Nicole Clapper
Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)Explore the life and achievements of Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor and entrepreneur.
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Standardbreds
Victor Gentle, Janet Perry
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Sept. 1, 2001)Horses have proven to be among the most popular of subjects for children of all reading abilities. This series capitalizes on that popularity for the grade 1 and up reader. Each book describes the exciting history of one horse breed, details the markings and other features that qualify a horse as a member of that breed, and describes famous horses of that breed.And they're off! No doubt you've heard these words sometime in your life. But did you know that there are other kinds of horse racing? Standardbreds exposes young readers to a whole different kind of racing, as they learn about a horse race that's been around for centuries. This horse race even includes harnesses, carts, and saddles. With all of this wonderful information and the brilliant photos, there's no doubt readers will be trotting to the next page for the next Standardbred adventure!
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Tennessee Walking Horses
Victor Gentle, Janet Perry
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2001)Examines the history, characteristics, and uses of this gentle, stately horse.
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Sacagawea
Monica L. Rausch, Susan Nations
Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 12, 2007)These biographies introduce young readers to important figures in American history. Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, the series presents a straightforward account of each individual's life and times and describes how each person contributed to shaping our nation.
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Appaloosas
Victor Gentle, Janet Perry
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1998)Describes the history and characteristics that distinguish these horses from other breeds.
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Benjamin Banneker
Isabel Martin, Kathryn Nicole Clapper
Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)Explore the life and achievements of Benjamin Banneker, a free African American astronomer, author, and inventor of the 1700s.
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Frederick Douglass
Isabel Martin, Kathryn Nicole Clapper
Paperback (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)Explore the life and achievements of Frederick Douglass, a former slave and human rights leader before, during, and after the Civil War.
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