Books in Childhood of Famous Americans Ready-to-read series

Focusing on her spirited and mischievous childhood, a title in a popular biography series highlights the traits that later made Althea Gibson a true tennis champion--the first African-American to compete in what is now known as the U.S. Open, and to win the singles championship in what is now the French Open. Original.

Focuses on the early years of the well-known poet, Langston Hughes, whose writings reflect the everyday experiences of African Americans.

"Recreates the childhood of the woman traditionally remembered as the maker of the first American flag, which was secretly presented to General George Washington in Philadelphia in 1776."

Recounts Abner Doubleday's experiences growing up in Cooperstown, New York, and describes how he came to formulate some rules for playing baseball

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A biography focusing on the childhood of the man who turned down the field command of the United States Army and became the leader of the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

Presents the boyhood of the Revolutionary leader and first President of the United States.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Focuses on the youth of the Massachusetts slave who, after joining the colonial patriots in their struggle for freedom, was the first man to die in the American Revolution.

While their father is away, young Annie Oakley and her brother John help their mother during a blizzard.

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hardcover ex-library Childhood of Famous Americans Book on Cyrus McCormick Farmer Boy