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Books in American Lives series

  • Eileen Collins

    Elizabeth Raum

    Hardcover (Heinemann-Raintree, Sept. 15, 2005)
    Eileen Collins inspired the nation when she flew as commander of the 2005 Discovery mission. Can you imagine what her experiences as an astronaut have been like? Read this book in order to get to know Eileen Collins and discover the skills and courage sh
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  • Roger Williams

    Elizabeth Raum

    Hardcover (Heinemann-Raintree, Sept. 15, 2005)
    Roger Williams was the founder of Rhode Island. This biography spanning his lifetime concentrates on the work he did to make life better for himself and other Americans. Can you imagine what his life must have been like? Find out why Roger left England to
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  • Molly Pitcher

    Rick Burke

    Paperback (Heinemann, May 30, 2003)
    Molly Pitcher was the nickname of an American woman who helped fire a cannon in the Revolutionary War. Can you imagine what her life must have been like? What she was like as a person? This book will help you get to know Molly Pitcher.
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  • Mae Jemison

    Elizabeth Raum

    Hardcover (Heinemann-Raintree, Sept. 15, 2005)
    Looks at the life of Mae Jemison, the first female African American astronaut.
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  • Alice Paul

    Elizabeth Raum

    Paperback (Heinemann, May 19, 2004)
    Alice Paul fought for years to get women the right to vote. Can you imagine what her life must have been like? What was she like as a person? Read this book in the American Lives series to get to know Alice Paul.
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  • Deborah Sampson

    Rick Burke

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, May 1, 2003)
    A biography of a young woman who, disguised as a man, served in the army during the American Revolution.
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  • John Glenn

    Elizabeth Raum

    Hardcover (Heinemann-Raintree, Sept. 15, 2005)
    Describes the life and accomplishments of the first American to orbit the earth.
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  • Luisa Moreno

    Heidi Moore

    Hardcover (Heinemann-Raintree, Sept. 15, 2005)
    Luisa Moreno spent her life fighting for the rights of Latin Americans and factory workers. Can you imagine what her life must have been like? What was she like as a person? Read this book in order to get to know Luisa Moreno and find out how she tried
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  • George Washington

    Rick Burke

    Paperback (Heinemann, Jan. 24, 2003)
    What would it have been like to be friends with George Washington, the first president of the United States? What was he like as a person? Discover how Washington once saved a man's life and how he could have become the "king of America". Read about George Washington's family, childhood, school years, and working years. You'll find out why George Washington will always be remembered.
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  • Paul Revere

    Rick Burke

    Paperback (Heinemann, May 30, 2003)
    Paul Revere was an American patriot who risked his life to warn others about British soldiers. Can you imagine what his life must have been like? Find out how Paul Revere tried to make the world a better place by standing up for what he believed in.
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  • Sally Ride

    Elizabeth Raum

    Hardcover (Heinemann-Raintree, Sept. 15, 2005)
    Sally Ride inspired the nation when she became the first American woman to go into space. Can you imagine what her experiences as an astronaut must have been like? Read this book in order to get to know Sally Ride and discover the skills and interests sh
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  • Roger Williams

    Elizabeth Raum

    Paperback (Heinemann, Nov. 8, 2004)
    Roger Williams was the founder of Rhode Island. This biography spanning his lifetime concentrates on the work he did to make life better for himself and other Americans.
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