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Mary McLeod Bethune

African-American educator
2004
Offers a brief introduction to the life and career of African-American educator Mary McLeod Bethune.

John Paul Jones

naval hero
2004
Offers a brief introduction to the life and achievements of naval hero John Paul Jones.

Harriet Tubman

abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor
2004
Provides a brief introduction to Harriet Tubman, her accomplishments, and her impact on American history.

Eleanor Roosevelt

First Lady, humanitarian, and world citizen
2004
Provides a brief introduction to Eleanor Roosevelt, her accomplishments, and her impact on American history.

Dolley Madison

first lady
2003
Briefly describes the life of First Lady Dolley Madison, including her accomplishments and her impact on American history.

Daniel Boone

frontiersman
2003
Provides a brief introduction to Daniel Boone, his accomplishments, and his impact on American history.

Christopher Columbus

explorer
2003
Briefly introduces the life of explorer Christopher Columbus, his accomplishments, and his impact on the world as we know it.

Betsy Ross

patriot
2003
Brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of American patriot Betsy Ross, credited with making the first American flag.

Benjamin Franklin

printer, scientist, author, and diplomat
2004
Offers a brief introduction to the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin, discussing the many contributions he made to American history, politics, and technology.

Alexander Graham Bell

inventor
2003
A biography of the teacher and inventor best known for his work with the deaf and his invention of the telephone.

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