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Basher Five-Two

by Scott O'Grady

U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady was shot down in his F-16 over Bosnia while helping to keep the peace. The plane exploded, and Captain O'Grady fell 5 miles to the ground below. In exciting detail,...


Teddy Kennedy: Lion of the Senate

by George E. Stanley

This informative and engaging addition to the Childhood of Famous Americans series provides a fascinating look at the boyhood and background of Teddy Kennedy, who, in addition to being the youngest brother of...


Unleashed: The Lives of White House Pets

by The Kennedy Center, Ard Hoyt & Ronald Kidd

Alongside the politicians and dignitaries, some crazy pets have lived in the White House. From John Quincy Adams' pet alligator all the way to Bo Obama, first families have always been open to four legged friends....


Teddy Roosevelt and the Treasure of Ursa Major

by The Kennedy Center, Ard Hoyt & Ronald Kidd

Imagine if you lived in the White House! The first book centers around three of Theodore Roosevelt's children, Kermit, Ethel and Archie. Their mother is away and they are left in the charge of a comical nanny...


Rudolph W. Giuliani: America's Mayor

by Eleanor Fremont

ONCE A MAYOR -- NOW A HERO

On September 11, 2001, our nation watched in horror as the United States came under siege. In the aftermath, New York City mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani rose to the forefront as a strong...


Amelia Earhart: Young Aviator

by Beatrice Gormley & Meryl Henderson

Using simple language that beginning readers can understand, this lively, inspiring, and believable biography looks at the childhood of Amelia Earhart. Illustrated throughout.


Teddy Roosevelt: Young Rough Rider

by Edd Winfield Parks

Focuses on the childhood of the dynamic president, describing how Teddy worked hard to improve his poor health and developed a lifelong interest in nature and the conservation of natural resources.


Abigail Adams: Girl of Colonial Days

by Jean Brown Wagoner

Using simple language that beginning readers can understand, this lively, inspiring, and believable biography looks at the childhood of Abigail Adams. Illustrated throughout.


Langston Hughes: Young Black Poet

by Montrew Dunham

Focuses on the early years of the well-known poet, Langston Hughes, whose writings reflect the everyday experiences of African Americans.


Mark Twain: Young Writer

by Miriam E. Mason

A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.


My Brother Abe: Sally Lincoln's Story

by Harry Mazer

Virtually nothing is known about Sarah Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's older sister. This novel follows the few known facts of the Lincoln family's early life, starting with the Lincolns' move from Kentucky to Indiana...


John Muir: Young Naturalist

by Montrew Dunham

A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.


Cofa Sacagawea: American Pathfinder

by Flora Warren Seymour

Describes how Sacagawea found adventure guiding Lewis and Clark to the Oregon coast.


Chasing George Washington

by The Kennedy Center, Ronald Kidd & Ard Hoyt

What would it be like if you lived in the White House? Dee Dee, Jose, and Annie are about to find out! When their class takes a field trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the three accidentally knock George Washington...


Ask a Mexican

by Gustavo Arellano

DEAR MEXICAN:

WHAT IS ¡ASK A MEXICAN! ?

Questions and answers about our spiciest Americans. I explore the clichéeacute;s of lowriders, busboys, and housekeepers; drunks and scoundrels; heroes and celebrities;...


Abandon

by Jillian Hunter

The English island called Abandon, enshrouded in ancient legend, has been home to warriors as well as enchanting women -- and none more spellbinding than lovely Morwenna Halliwell. Determined to fight when Abandon...


Rachel Carson: Pioneer of Ecology

by Kathleen V. Kudlinski

Rachel Carson was always fascinated by the ocean. As a child, she dreamed of it and longed to see it. As a young woman, she felt torn between her love for nature and her desire to pursue a writing career. Then...


Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt!

by Jean Fritz

Today's preeminent biographer for young people brings to life our colorful 26th president. Conservationist, hunter, family man, and politician, Teddy Roosevelt commanded the respect and admiration of many who...


A Voice of Her Own

by Barbara Dana

When something is most important to me and I do not want to lose it, I gather it into a poem. It is said that women must employ the needle and not the pen. But I will be a Poet! That's who I am!

Before she was...


Charlotte in New York

by Joan MacPhail Knight & Melissa Sweet

It's 1894. Charlotte and her American family have been living in France for two years where her father has learned the new way of painting called Impressionism. Now her father's paintings are going to be featured...