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Books in American Legends series

  • Sacagawea

    Don McLeese

    Library Binding (Rourke Publishing (FL), Jan. 1, 2004)
    A biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshoni Indian woman who played an important role in guiding the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Northwest Territory of the United States in 1805-1806.
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  • Juan Bobo and the Bag of Gold

    Virginia Schomp

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2013)
    American Legends and Folktales celebrates the wisdom and humor of larger-than-life characters in six traditional stories that reflect the diversity of Americas cultural heritage.
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  • Casey Jones

    Andrea P. Smith

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Casey Jones is best known for his work as a railroad engineer and for his dramatic death, which occurred when he was trying to stop his train—named Cannonball—in order to save lives. This volume details Casey Jones's life and the tragic railroad accident that catapulted him to fame. Illustrated and narrated through the graphic-novel format, this volume is an excellent tool for getting students interested in history and reading.
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  • Rosie the Riveter: A Cultural Icon

    Kate Shoup, Bryan Landsberg

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Aug. 15, 2018)
    World War II found men racing to the battlefields and women racing to fill the jobs the men left behind. Many women found themselves working toward the war effort in industries previously reserved for their husbands, sons, and other male relatives. A majority of women worked in factories. One such woman inspired the iconic legend of Rosie the Riveter, a fictitious idol who has inspired many from the 1940s on. In this richly illustrated book, readers will discover Rosie the Riveter's story, from her start as a subject of a photograph to the living propaganda legend she became, to her place in the United States in the twenty-first century.
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  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: The Headless Horseman

    Cathleen Small, Washington Irving

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 1, 2017)
    A superstitious schoolmaster, in love with a wealthy farmer's daughter, has a terrifying encounter with a headless horseman.
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  • Chief Joseph

    Don McLeese

    Hardcover (Rourke Educational Media, Oct. 1, 2003)
    Biography Of The Chief Who Was Considered A Great Leader Not Only By Native Americans But Also By White Settlers.
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  • Molly Brown

    Kirra Fedyszyn

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Margaret Brown earned her nickname as the Unsinkable Molly Brown after she survived the sinking of the Titanic. This illustrated, graphic retelling of the events of her life will enthrall readers. Aside from her part in the Titanic story, Margaret Brown was deeply involved in advocating for literacy, education, suffrage, and human rights, especially rights for children. She worked hard on behalf of the survivors of the shipwreck, too. This is an interesting story of a true American legend.
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  • The Life of Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul

    Silvia Anne Sheafer

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Explores the life and career of the soul and gospel singer, from her musical upbringing in Detroit to her struggles with personal heartache and racial prejudice and her success in the music industry.
  • Annie Oakley: The Woman Who Never Missed a Shot

    Jeffrey Talbot, Richard Madison

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 1, 2014)
    An introduction to the life and career of sharpshooter Annie Oakley.
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  • Jim Bowie

    Andrea P. Smith

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Jim Bowie, known for his famous knife and for his famous demise at the Alamo, lived a life full of adventure. From duels, land speculation schemes, and a hunt for the San Saba silver mines, his life was ready-made to become a legend. Readers will be fascinated by the facts about this American legend. The graphic illustrations lend to the action for a fun ride through history that young readers won't soon forget.
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  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: The Headless Horseman

    Cathleen Small, Washington Irving

    Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 1, 2017)
    When Ichabod Crane arrives in the quiet village of Sleepy Hollow, he could never anticipate just how restless his life there would become. He settles in to his new home, is well liked by everyone, and tries to make a name for himself by falling in love with the young and wealthy Katrina. However, in the dead of night, there lurks a spirit out for blood. The Headless Horseman preys upon wayward travelers, and one unfortunate evening, Ichabod finds himself in the Horsemans path. This is a richly illustrated retelling of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, accessible for young readers, and sure to engage the mind and introduce them to this much-loved classic tale.
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  • The Life of Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul

    Silvia Anne Sheafer

    Paperback (Enslow Publishers, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Author Silvia Anne Sheafer relates the entertaining life and career of this legend of soul music, from her childhood in Detroit, through her struggles with personal heartache and racial prejudice, to her continued success as a major force in the music industry. Crowned the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin has won fifteen Grammy Awards, and has also received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.