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Books in Spirit%20of%20America,%20Our%20People series

  • Samuel F. B. Morse: Inventor and Code Creator

    Judy Alter

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Jan. 1, 2003)
    A biography of the artist and inventor who devised the world's first practical telegraph system.
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  • Tecumseh: Chief of the Shawnee

    C Ann Fitterer

    Library Binding (Child's World, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Discusses the life of the Shawnee warrior, orator, and leader who united a confederacy of Indians in an effort to save Indian land from the advance of white soldiers and settlers.
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  • Juliette Gordon Low: Founder of the Girl Scouts of America

    Deborah Kent

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Provides a brief introduction to Juliette Gordon Low, her accomplishments, and her impact on American history.
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  • Leif Eriksson: Norwegian Explorer

    Cynthia Fitterer Klingel, Robert B. Noyed

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2002)
    A brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of the Norwiegan explorer Lief Eriksson.
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  • Henry Clay: The Great Compromiser

    Michael Burgan

    Hardcover (Spirit of America, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Henry Clay devoted his life and work to strengthening the United States. In his time he was an economist and a passionate believer in compromise. For Clay, the Union was the key to his heart . Young students will love reading about this important figure in America's history.
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  • Sequoyah: Native American Scholar

    C Ann Fitterer

    Library Binding (Child's World, Aug. 1, 2002)
    A brief introduction to the life of the Cherokee Indian who created a method for his people to write and read their own language.
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  • Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross

    Cynthia Klingel

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Briefly introduces the life of American Red Cross founder Clara Barton, including her accomplishments and her impact on history.
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  • Helen Keller: Author and Advocate for the Disabled

    Deborah Kent, Ken Stuckey

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Provides a brief introduction to Helen Keller, her accomplishments, and her impact on American history.
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  • John Paul Jones: Naval Hero

    Michael Burgan

    Hardcover (Spirit of America, Jan. 1, 2004)
    The story of John Paul Jones has it all: great battles on the high seas, and high drama at every turn. Children will delight in the stories and history of the Father of the American Navy.
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  • Elizabeth Blackwell: Physician and Health Educator

    Deborah Kent, Eric v.d. Luft

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Provides a brief introduction to Elizabeth Blackwell, her accomplishments, and her impact on history.
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  • Laura Ingalls Wilder: Pioneer and Author

    Dr Judy Alter PhD

    Library Binding (Child's World, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Introduces the life and accomplishments of noted author and pioneer, Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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  • Christopher Columbus: Explorer

    Dr Judy Alter PhD

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Briefly introduces the life of explorer Christopher Columbus, his accomplishments, and his impact on the world as we know it.
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