Books in Great Americana series

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.

How did Tammy Duckworth become a Senator? Readers will learn all about this great Asian American politician and the significant events in her life in this low-leveled biography.

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.

Explore the life and achievements of world famous teacher and African American leader, Booker T. Washington.

Introduces the life of George Washington Carver, an expert on plants and plant products and an educator who devoted his life to finding new uses for such crops as peanuts and sweet potatoes that grew on farms in the South.

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.

How did Yo-Yo Ma become a world-renowned cellist? Readers will learn all about this musician and the significant events in his life in this low-leveled biography.

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.

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.

Examines the history, characteristics, and uses of this strong and elegant horse.

Explore the life and achievements of Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor and entrepreneur.

Introduces the life and times of President Thomas Jefferson and explains his place in American history.