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America's First World War

General Pershing and the Yanks
1957
The United States in World War I from the perspective of the career of General Pershing.

The story of Thomas Alva Edison

1993
A biography of the great inventor whose creations have contributed to the comfort, convenience, and entertainment of people all over the world.

Guadalcanal diary

1984
An account of the invasion of Guadalcanal during World War II, told in diary form.

The pioneers go west

1987
Relates the hardships encountered by a group of pioneers travelling by covered wagon from Iowa to California in 1844.

Abe Lincoln

log cabin to White House
1998
A biography of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his childhood spent in poverty on the Midwestern frontier, and chronicling his rise to the Presidency and the highlights of his tenure.

The pilgrims at Plymouth

2002
A visual history that tells the story of the first pilgrims in America, discussing their voyage on the Mayflower, the settlement at Plymouth Harbor, their experiences in the new land, and the original Thanksgiving feast.

Meet Christopher Columbus

2001
A biography of Christopher Columbus, discussing his early life, his dreams of becoming a sailor, and his accidental discovery of America.

The Wright Brothers, pioneers of American aviation

1997
A biography of the two brothers from Dayton, Ohio, who built and flew the first airplane.

The American Revolution

1996
Presents an account of events leading up to and occurring during the American Revolution.

One more valley, one more hill

the story of Aunt Clara Brown
2002
Chronicles the life of the woman called Aunt Clara Brown, who was born into slavery and became a pioneer and entrepreneur, earning money to bring other former slaves to a new start in Colorado.

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