Books in Great American Horses series

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Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend, and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.

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

Examines the life of the African-American singer-actor who spoke out against racism and injustice.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of this famous abolitionist.

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 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.

Explore the life and achievements of world famous inventor and teacher, George Washington Carver.

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.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of this civil rights activist.

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.

Describes the life of one of baseball's greatest pitchers, who was unable to play Major League baseball due to segregation for many years, after which he became the first black pitcher in the American League.