How Time and Place influenced Historical Figures

Thomas Jefferson: A Life of Patriotism by Ann-Marie Kishel

Why the Declaration of Independence was written? Why America became its own country? How Thomas Jefferson showed patriotism? Read this book to discover the answers!

Lewis and Clark: A Prairie Dog for the President by Shirley Raye Redmond

In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sends Lewis and Clark out West to explore. He tells them to make maps, draw pictures, and collect plants. Most importantly, he tells them to send presents. What kind of present is good enough for a president?

Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story by Ruby Bridges

In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked through an angry crowd and into a school where she changed history. This is the true story of an extraordinary little girl who helped shape our country when she became the first African-American to attend an...

Take a Hike, Teddy Roosevelt! by Frank Murphy

A Step 3 Step into Reading Biography Reader about Teddy Roosevelt and his efforts to protect our environment and establish national parks. Teddy battled asthma all his life, and the list of things he shouldn't do was long. But when people told him you...

Sacagawea: Her Story by Joyce Milton

When President Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to find a route to the Pacific, it was Indian girl Sacajawea who taught them how to survive. Full-color illustrations.

Sacajawea by Kitson Jazynka

Explore one of the most recognized figures in American history with this biography of Sacagawea. Kids will learn about her crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition and her influential legacy. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging,...

Thomas Jefferson: Declaring Our Freedom by Jeanne Dustman

Thomas Jefferson was a great American who helped the United States win its freedom from England. Jefferson helped write the Declaration of Independence, later went on to become the third president of the United States, and is even featured on famous...

Thomas Jefferson by Doraine Bennett

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Lewis and Clark by Doraine Bennett

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Benjamin Franklin by Doraine Bennett

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George Washington Carver: Planting Ideas by Jennifer Kroll

George Washington Carver was born a slave and grew up to be a great botanist and inventor! Readers will learn why George was known as the "plant doctor" as a young boy, his strong desire to learn, and how he taught other farmers about crop rotation...

George Washington Carver (National Geographic) by Kitson Jazynka

Through leveled text and engaging photos, kids meet George Washington Carver and learn about his important work with peanuts and other plants