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  • Sam Houston

    Barbara Kiely Miller

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Introduces the life of Sam Houston, who lived among the Cherokee, is the only man to have been in Congress and governor in two states, helped lead Texas to independence from Mexico, and supported the Union even though he owned slaves.
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  • John Muir

    Barbara Kiely Miller

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2007)
    Introduces the life of John Muir, who immigrated from Scotland as a boy and became a naturalist who explored the wonders of the American West, an advocate for the establishment of national parks, and the founder of the Sierra Club.
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  • Quarter Horses

    Victor Gentle, Janet Perry

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Describes the physical features and other characteristics that have made the quarter horse one of the most popular breeds in America.
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  • Thomas Jefferson

    Monica Rausch

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 31, 2007)
    Introduces the life and times of President Thomas Jefferson and explains his place in American history.
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  • Chief Joseph

    Barbara Kiely Miller

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2007)
    Introduces the life of Chief Joseph, the Nez Percâe leader who tried to take his people to freedom in Canada, and when that failed, surrendered and became known as a peacemaker.
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  • Palominos

    Victor Gentle, Janet Perry

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Describes the physical characteristics and appearance that a palomino horse has, how these horses are bred, and some famous palominos.
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  • Miniature Horses

    Victor Gentle, Janet Perry

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2001)
    Examines the history, characteristics, and uses of the Miniature horse.
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  • Chincoteague Ponies

    Victor Gentle, Janet Perry

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2001)
    Describes the physical features and other characteristics of this breed of small horses.
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  • Chief Joseph

    Barbara Kiely Miller

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2007)
    Introduces the life of Chief Joseph, the Nez Percâe leader who tried to take his people to freedom in Canada, and when that failed, surrendered and became known as a peacemaker.
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  • George Washington Carver

    Barbara Kiely Miller

    Hardcover (Weekly Reader Early Learning Library, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Key features: - Leveled readers developed in consultation with a reading specialist- Ideal first biographies and first report books- Supports curriculum standards in social studies, including the impact of individuals on American history- Engaging text that makes historical events accessible to young readers- Maps that build students' map-reading skills and show where the individuals lived and traveled- Supports character educationSpecial Features: - Maps- Historical photographs- Glossary- Index- Sources of further information
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  • Harriet Tubman

    Monica Rausch

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 31, 2007)
    Introduces the life and times of Underground Railroad and anti-slavery leader Harriet Tubman and explains her place in American history.
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  • Sam Houston

    Barbara Kiely Miller

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2007)
    Introduces the life of Sam Houston, who lived among the Cherokee, is the only man to have been in Congress and governor in two states, helped lead Texas to independence from Mexico, and supported the Union even though he owned slaves.
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