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James Beckwourth
Rick Burke
Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 16, 2003)James Beckwourth was a blacksmith, pioneer, mountain man, scout, and war chief in the American frontier. Can you imagine what his life must have been like? What was he like as a person? Read this book in the American Lives series to get to know James Beck
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Abraham Lincoln
Rick Burke
Library Binding (Heinemann, Jan. 24, 2003)What would it have been like to be friends with Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States? What was he like as a person? Discover why Lincoln didn't like being called Abe and why he decided to grow a beard. Read about Abraham Lincoln's family, childhood, school years, and working years. You'll find out why Abraham Lincoln will always be remembered.
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Samuel Adams
Jennifer Blizin Gillis
Paperback (Heinemann, Nov. 8, 2004)Samuel Adams helped fight for American independence. This biography spanning his lifetime concentrates on the work he did to make life better for himself and other Americans.
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Anne Hutchinson
Elizabeth Raum
Paperback (Heinemann, Nov. 8, 2004)Anne Hutchinson founded a community in Rhode Island. This biography spanning her lifetime concentrates on the work she did to make life better for herself and other Americans. Can you imagine what her life must have been like? Find out why Anne moved to Rhode Island, what religion Anne followed, and why Anne was put on trial by church leaders.
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Patrick Henry
Jennifer Blizin Gillis
Paperback (Heinemann, Nov. 8, 2004)Blizin Gillis, Jennifer
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Anne Hutchinson
Elizabeth Raum
Hardcover (Heinemann-Raintree, Sept. 15, 2005)Anne Hutchinson founded a community in Rhode Island. This biography spanning her lifetime concentrates on the work she did to make life better for herself and other Americans. Can you imagine what her life must have been like? Find out why Anne moved to Rh
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George W. Bush
Rick Burke
Paperback (Heinemann, Jan. 24, 2003)Have you ever wanted to be friends with the president of the United States? What would it be like to know everything about him? Read this book in the American Lives series to get to know President George W. Bush and learn more about his life. Find out: wh
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Daniel Boone
Rick Burke
Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, )None
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Jesse Jackson
Jennifer Blizin Gillis
Paperback (Heinemann, Dec. 6, 2005)Jesse Jackson has spent most of his life fighting for civil rights for African Americans and others in America and around the world. Can you imagine what his life must have been like? What is he like as a person? Read this book in order to get to know Jesse Jackson and find out how he still tries to make life better for himself and other people around the globe.
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Buzz Aldrin
Elizabeth Raum
Hardcover (Heinemann-Raintree, Sept. 15, 2005)Buzz Aldrin inspired a nation when he became one of the first astronauts to walk on the Moon. WouldnÂ’t it be great to find out what this meant for him? Read this book in order to get to know Buzz Aldrin and discover the skills and experiences of this pio
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Benjamin Banneker
Rick Burke
Library Binding (Heinemann, May 7, 2003)Benjamin Banneker was an African-American astronomer, farmer, mathematician, and surveyor in the American colonies. Can you imagine what his life must have been like? What he was like as a person? Get to know Benjamin Banneker through this book.
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Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Heidi Moore
Library Binding (Heinemann, May 18, 2004)Ida B. Wells-Barnett fought for equal rights for African Americans and for women. 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 Ida B. Wells-Barnett. Find out ho
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