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  • History Makers - Ancient Philosophers

    Don Nardo

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, Oct. 24, 2003)
    The lives, struggles, and ideas of some of the world's greatest thinkers are covered in this informative, entertaining volume. Representing the West are Democritus, Plato, and Aristotle; while the Eastern philosophers covered include Confucius, Chuang-tzu, and Buddha.
    Z

  • Woodrow Wilson

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Jan. 1, 2006)
    None
    R

  • Library Book: Louis Braille

    National Geographic Learning

    Paperback (National Geographic School Pub, June 23, 2010)
    None
    S

  • John Adams

    Jane Sutcliffe

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Oct. 15, 2006)
    Presents the life, career, and accomplishments of the second president of the United States.
    S

  • History Makers - Basketball Greats

    Joanne Mattern

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, Nov. 7, 2002)
    Basketball has had many memorable players. But a few have achieved true greatness. Players such as George Mikan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, John Stockton, and Michael Jordan have made their mark through incredible records or outstanding styles of play that changed the game itself.
    T

  • Abigail Adams

    Jane Sutcliffe

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Jan. 1, 2006)
    None
    R

  • Robert E. Lee

    Candice F. Ransom

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Highlights the life and accomplishments of the leader of the Confederate army during the Civil War, General Robert E. Lee.
    S

  • Juan Ponce De Leon

    Jane Sutcliffe

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2005)
    None
    S

  • Rosa Parks

    Maryann N. Weidt

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Dec. 1, 2002)
    A brief biography of Rosa Parks, well-known for her role in the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama at the beginning of the civil rights movement.
    R

  • Nellie Bly

    Shannon Knudsen

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2005)
    None
    R

  • Alexander the Great

    Jacob Abbott

    Paperback (Yesterday's Classics, May 14, 2009)
    The thrilling story of one of the most remarkable figures in history. Recounts how Alexander ascended the Macedonian throne at the age of 20, overthrew his rival claimants, and then began preparations for the expedition against Persia. After defeating Darius, he proceeded to Egypt where he founded Alexandria, then turned back into Asia, where he subdued the most powerful nations, and in a span of eleven years conquered almost all of the known world. But, as his fortunes rose, his character deteriorated, and he died unexpectedly at the age of 33. Suitable for ages 12 and up.

  • The Wright Brothers

    Ginger Wadsworth

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2003)
    A biography of the two inventors whose 1903 powered, controlled flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, made history.
    S