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Cesar Chavez
Lola M. Schaefer
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1998)Simple text and photographs depict the life of Cesar Chavez, the Mexican American labor leader who achieved justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union to protect their rights.
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Joe DiMaggio: Young Sports Hero
Herb Dunn, Meryl Henderson
Paperback (Aladdin, Sept. 1, 1999)Joe DiMaggio was a star centerfielder for fifteen years, helping the Yankees win the pennant in his rookie year. He played in ten World Series and in eleven All-Star Games. The image of American achievement and dignity, DiMaggio isn't just a sports legend, he is a true American hero.
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Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist Hero
George E. Stanley, Meryl Henderson
Paperback (Aladdin, July 1, 2008)Frederick Douglass was born into slavery. He was separated from his family when he was young, worked day and night, and was beaten for no other reason than the color of his skin. How could anyone ever overcome such overwhelming odds? But Frederick eventually became a famous abolitionist, author, statesman, and reformer. Read all about how one of the most prominent figures in African American history triumphed over impossible obstacles, and paved the way for others to achieve their own freedom!
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Thomas Jefferson
Laurence Santrey, Allan Eitzen
Paperback (Troll Communications Llc, Feb. 1, 1986)A biography of the versatile American known for his accomplishments as inventor, architect, musician, diplomat, scientific farmer, political philosopher, author of the Declaration of Independence, and President of the United States
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Martin Luther King
Rae Bains, Hal Frenck
Paperback (Troll Communications Llc, Feb. 1, 1986)A biography of a courageous leader in the civil rights movement who championed nonviolent protest and "had a dream" of equality for all
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Eleanor Roosevelt: Fighter for Social Justice
Ann Weil
Paperback (Aladdin, Nov. 30, 1989)The childhood of the woman who became wife of a president and a great humanitarian.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lola M. Schaefer
Library Binding (Children's Press (CT), Dec. 16, 1998)None
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Mr. Rogers: Young Friend and Neighbor
George E. Stanley, Meryl Henderson
Paperback (Aladdin, Sept. 1, 2004)One of the most popular series ever published for young Americas, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies -- easily ready by children of eight and up -- today's youngster is swept right into history.
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Harriet Tubman
Francene Sabin, Hal Frenck
Paperback (Troll Communications Llc, Feb. 1, 1986)A biography of the Black woman who escaped from slavery and became a well-known figure in the underground railroad as she led scores of slaves north to freedom
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Louis Armstrong: King of Jazz
Fredrick McKissack McKissack
Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2013)"Music has been in my blood from the day I was born," said Louis Armstrong. He rose from a troubled childhood and a life of poverty to set the music world on fire. Armstrong's lively trumpet playing, trademark "scat" singing, and natural talent for showmanship dazzled audiences for more than fifty years. In clear, crisp prose, the McKissacks place Armstrong in American musical history and show the impact his extraordinary talent made throughout the world.
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Knute Rockne: Young Athlete
Guernsey Van Riper, Jr.
Paperback (Aladdin, Oct. 31, 1986)A biography focusing on the childhood of the legendary football coach at Notre Dame, who won fame for his insistence on good sportsmanship and his football strategy
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Susan B. Anthony: Champion of Women's Rights
Helen Albee Monsell
Paperback (Aladdin, Oct. 31, 1986)Focuses on the childhood of a pioneer in the crusade for human rights, particularly those of women.
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