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Helen Keller

author and advocate for the disabled
2004
Provides a brief introduction to Helen Keller, her accomplishments, and her impact on American history.

Alexander Hamilton

soldier and statesman
2004
Examines the life of Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. secretary of the treasury, appointed by George Washington, discussing his early life in the Caribbean, his education, military service, marriage, and role in the new government, and telling of the duel in which he died.

The Wright brothers

inventors and aviators
2003
Briefly describes the life and accomplishments of Orville and Wilbur Wright, aviation pioneers.

Thomas Edison

inventor
2003
A biography of the inventor who changed the world in which he lived with such revolutionary inventions as the phonograph, electric lighting, and motion pictures.

Susan B. Anthony

reformer
2003
Briefly introduces the life and accomplishments of American social reformer Susan B. Anthony.

Samuel Adams

father of the Revolution
2004
Offers a brief introduction to the life and achievements of Samuel Adams, focusing on his role in the American Revolution.

Sacagawea

Native American interpreter
2003
A biography of the Shoshoni Indian woman who played an important role in guiding the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Northwest Territory of the United States in 1805-1806.

Rachel Carson

author and environmentalist
2004
Provides a brief introduction to author and environmentalist Rachel Carson, her accomplishments, and her impact on American history.

Phillis Wheatley

first published African-American poet
2004
Offers a brief introduction to the life and career of Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American poet to have their work published.

Patrick Henry

orator and patriot
2004
Offers a brief introduction to the life and achievements of patriot Patrick Henry.

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