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Matthew Henson: Co-Discoverer of the North Pole
Laura Baskes Litwin
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, April 1, 2001)Recounts the life and struggles of the man who raised the American flag on the North Pole in 1909, describes how his knowledge and skills helped make the event possible, and discusses why his contributions were ignored at the time.
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Jack Johnson
Nicholas M. Healy
Library Binding (Raintree, May 5, 2003)Jack Johnson became the first African American heavyweight champion in boxing. He opened the door for African Americans to compete in boxing, baseball and other professional sports. This biography tell his story and how his perseverance and unique qualiti
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Mary Todd Lincoln: Civil War's First Lady
Mary E. Hull
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2015)"Originally published as Mary Todd Lincoln: Tragic First Lady of the Civil War in 2000."
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The Life of Sacagawea
Caitie McAneney
Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)Sacagaweas life is shrouded in mystery. Although she died around the age of 24, her role as a guide and interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition have landed her a permanent place in history. Readers explore the history of Sacagawea and the Lemhi Shoshone people, learning how she and her tribe were forever changed by the arrival of Europeans in their land. However, readers also learn how her contributions affected the course of United States history. With its focus on social studies, this historical biography brings important classroom concepts to life. Primary sources, historical artwork, sidebars, and a timeline complement the texts information-rich content.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Robin Doak
Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)This biography examines the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. The book includes biographies of other historical people and a family tree.
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Mary McLeod Bethune
Sandy Bridget Donovan
Paperback (Raintree, May 30, 2003)Mary McLeod Bethune worked hard to improve educational opportunities for black people and helped found Bethune-Bookman College. This biography tell her story and how her perseverance and unique qualities continue to set examples today. Readers will be i
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Cornel West
Rose Blue, Corinne J. Naden
Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 26, 2005)Cornel West is a professor at Princeton University who teaches and writes about race in the United States. He believes that “race matters,” which is also the title of his best-known book. In it, he talks about how black and white Americans get along with
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Chief Red Cloud, 1822-1909
Judy Monroe
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2004)A biography of Chief Red Cloud, the Lakota leader who successfully forced the United States Army to close the Bozeman Trail, which crossed ancestral lands and endangered hunting grounds and sacred sites. Includes instructions for making an animal sign and a recipe for Sioux Indian Pudding.
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The Wright Brothers: Aviation Pioneers and Inventors
Wendie C. Old
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2015)"Traces the path of the Wright Brothers as they pursued their dream of changing the world of aviation."--
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Susan B. Anthony
Ted O'Hare
Library Binding (Fitzgerald Books, Jan. 1, 2007)Learn about this fighter for equal rights and her beliefs. Includes black-and-white photographs, table of contents, dates to remember, glossary, research sources, author profile and index. Chapter Books: 6 chapters.
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Bill Russell
Nicholas M. Healy
Paperback (Raintree, Oct. 16, 2003)Many great players have done amazing things in basketball and Bill Russell was one of the greatest. His amazing skills both on and off the court are explored in this exciting biography. Learn how his perseverance and unique qualities continue to set examp
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Helen Keller
Ted O'Hare
Library Binding (Fitzgerald Books, Jan. 1, 2007)Learn about this gifted child who was not able to see or hear after having a bad fever as a toddler. Includes black-and-white photographs, table of contents, dates to remember, glossary, research sources, author profile and index. Chapter Book: 6 chapters.
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