Ready-to-read stories of famous Americans

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Harry Houdini

escape artist
Simple text describes how Harry Houdini, born Ehrich Weiss, worked hard to become a great magician.
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John Adams speaks for freedom

Tells the life story of John Adams, the second U.S. president, describing his childhood in Massachusetts, his marriage to Abigail, and his part in the American Revolution.

Davy Crockett

a life on the frontier
A simple, illustrated biography of one of America's most famous pioneers and soldiers.

Sojourner Truth

path to glory
Tells the story of Sojourner Truth, discussing her childhood as a slave, and looking at her work to secure the rights of all women after she gained her freedom.

Abigail Adams

first lady of the American Revolution
Presents a short biography of Abigail Adams, wife of the second President of the United States; and chronicles her childhood in Massachusetts, education, marriage, and the role she played in helping to shape the early history of America.

Susan B. Anthony

fighter for women's rights
Presents a brief biography of Susan B. Anthony, in simple text with illustrations, chronicling the life of the woman who campaigned for equal rights for women during her long life.

Abigail Adams

first lady of the American Revolution
2006
Presents a short biography of Abigail Adams, wife of the second President of the United States; and chronicles her childhood in Massachusetts, education, marriage, and the role she played in helping to shape the early history of America.
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