Russell Roberts
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Many people do not realize that there were two theaters of warfare during the American Revolution. One was in the east, with George Washington and his Continental Army. The other was in the west, with George Rogers Clark and his spirited volunteers trying to hold off the British and their Native American allies.The story of George Rogers Clark is one of courage, bravery, and daring in the face of overwhelming odds. Often finding himself in what appeared...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Illustrates the experience of children who lived during the American Industrial Revolution. Captivating text, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.
23) Davy Crockett
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According to legend, frontiersman Davy Crockett could lick his weight in wildcats and died at the Alamo only after killing hundreds of enemy soldiers. Did he always wear a coonskin cap and buckskins? Or was he just an ordinary man, a hunter and politician who usually dressed in everyday clothes and died like any other ordinary man at the Alamo? Find out in this book, which seeks to separate fact from fiction while exploring the life and death of one...
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The collaborative effort of Timothy Jacobs and Russell Roberts, 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History is a compilation of one hundred single-page biographies summarizing the lives and achievements of great athletes ranging from Ted Williams, Patty Berg, and Sugar Ray Leonard, to Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan, and Wayne Gretzky. A black-and-white photograph or a simple sketch of each of the great sports figures accompanies the brief narrative describing...
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Learn all about the amazing lives and careers of 100 of the greatest baseball players of all time with this fact-filled biography collection for kids.
Educational and engaging, 100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History features:
• Simple, easy-to-read, and freshly updated text
• Illustrated portraits of each player
• Fascinating facts and stats
• A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more!
From Cy Young to Lou Gherig, Jackie...