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Pistols and Politics: Alexander Hamilton's Great Duel
August Greeley
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 15, 2004)None
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Her Story, Her Words: The Narrative of Sojourner Truth
Frances E Ruffin
Hardcover (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 1, 2004)Pull up a chair as Sojourner Truth reminisces about the major events that shaped her life and her work for equal rights. Readers will get to know this great woman through her compelling stories of struggle and triumph.
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One Life to Lose for My Country: The Arrest and Execution of Nathan Hale
Holly Cefrey
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 15, 2003)Nathan Hale's famous final words as he faced execution by the British, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country," are etched in our nation's history. Readers join Hale on his fateful mission behind enemy lines, and then witness his capture by the British. As Hale narrates this fictional account of his last days, he expresses the true passion for independence felt by so many during that era.
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The American Flag
Shirley Jordan
Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Aug. 15, 2003)The American flag has had many designs since the 1770s, but it has always been an inspiration.
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Victory at Sea: John Paul Jones and the Continental Navy
Scott Waldman
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 16, 2003)History comes alive for young readers as they take to the high seas with John Paul Jones and his brave sailors of the Bonhomme Richard. Readers will learn about one of the greatest naval battles in military history and witness the passion and determination that drove Jones to victory. This fictional telling of the epic battle between the Bonhomme Richard and the British war ship Serapis will reel young readers in to this exciting period of American history.
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Little Sure Shot: Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
Jennifer Silate
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 16, 2003)None
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A Bank Robber's End: The Death of Jesse James
Ryan P. Randolph
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 15, 2003)None
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Guide My Pen: The Poems of Phillis Wheatley
Greg Roza
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 15, 2003)Phillis Wheatley rose from the limitations of slavery to become a published poet whose work is still studied today. At age 14, she published her first poem. Even President George Washington was among the many fans of her work. Readers of this book will be inspired by the tale of this remarkable American.
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The British Are Coming!: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Nancy Golden
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 15, 2003)None
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From Slave to Cowboy: The Nat Love Story
Holly Cefrey
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, July 15, 2004)Saddle up, take a ride, and experience the thrills of the old Wild West as told through the eyes of Nat Love. Love, an African American cowboy, led a life of amazing adventures, making him a true American folk hero. Follow Love's inspiring journey from slave to pioneering cowboy in this dramatic re-creation of America's past.
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Gunfight at the O.k. Corral: Wyatt Earp Upholds the Law
Scott Waldman
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 16, 2003)None
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The Call of Liberty: Marquis De Lafayette and the American Revolution
Joanne Randolph
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 15, 2003)Marquis de Lafayette was a Frenchman who helped America's patriots win the Battle of Yorktown--one of the most decisive battles of the American Revolutionary War. He was a close friend of George Washingtons and one of the greatest soldiers this country has ever known. Readers will be thrilled by this tale of his heroism on the battlefield as he brought America one step closer to independence.
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