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Books in Great American Authors series

  • Selected Poems of Robert Frost

    Robert Frost

    Paperback (The Large Print Book Company, Oct. 15, 2014)
    This edition combines three volumes of Robert Frost's poetry into a single volume set in large type: North of Boston, Mountain Interval, and A Boy's Will. The collection features some of Frost's best-known poems, including "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening" and "The Path Not Taken." This Large Print edition also includes a new index of title and first lines.
  • Louisa May Alcott

    Lori Fromowitz

    Paperback (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    An introduction to the life and career of the beloved 19th-century American novelist.
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  • Robert Frost

    Susan Kesselring

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    An introduction to the life and career of the beloved 19th-century American poet.
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  • Mae Jemison

    Luke Colins, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)
    An early biography of the first African-American female astronaut. This nonfiction book explores the life and achievements of Mae Jemison. Through full-color photographs and simple, easy-to-read text, emergent readers will discover her inspiring life, from early childhood to adult.
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  • Emily Dickinson

    Maurene Hinds

    Paperback (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    An introduction to the life and career of the beloved 19th-century American poet.
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  • Louisa May Alcott

    Lori Fromowitz

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Explores the life of the author famous for such works as "Little Women" and "Little Men," describing her childhood, early career as a writer, time as a nurse during the Civil War, and literary successes.
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  • Emily Dickinson

    Maurene Hinds

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    An introduction to the life and career of the beloved 19th-century American poet.
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  • Walt Whitman

    Sheila Griffin Llanas

    Paperback (Abdo - Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Who is the author behind your most beloved American classic? This title takes a look into Walt Whitmans life, including significant events, influences, and most remembered works. Whitman was an influential American poet who is responsible for the famous poetry collection Leaves of Grass. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing.
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  • Walt Whitman

    Sheila Griffin Llanas

    Library Binding (Abdo & Daughters, Jan. 1, 2013)
    An introduction to the life and career of the beloved 19th-century American poet.
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  • Florida Cracker Horses

    Victor Gentle, Janet Perry

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Horses have proven to be among the most popular of subjects for children of all reading abilities. This series capitalizes on that popularity for the grade 1 and up reader. Each book describes the exciting history of one horse breed, details the markings and other features that qualify a horse as a member of that breed, and describes famous horses of that breed.Ever wonder what happened to the horses left behind by the Spaniards? Did they die off? Migrate? Or just disappear? No, the Spanish horses were welcomed by the Native Americans who trained them into what we know today as Florida Cracker Horses. In this book, readers will be delighted to read about this historic and rare breed, and how the breed became known as today's Florida Cracker Horse.
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  • Crispus Attucks

    Monica Rausch

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 12, 2007)
    Introduces the life and times of Crispus Attucks, the first person to be killed in the struggle for American independence, and explains his place in American history.
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  • Langston Hughes

    Jennifer Joline Anderson

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    An introduction to the life and career of the beloved 20th-century American author, poet, and playwright.
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