Presents a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of Clara Barton, a nurse during the Civil War who founded the American Red Cross in 1881; and includes a time line.
Looks at the life and accomplishments of Matthew Henson, an Arctic explorer who became the first African-American to reach the North Pole in 1909 as part of Robert Peary's expedition.
A brief, illustrated exploration of the life of Abigail Adams that discusses her childhood, family, marriage to John Adams, duties as the wife of a diplomat, and role as the First Lady.
An illustrated look at the life of Thurgood Marshall, describing his family life, his education, his career as a lawyer and a Supreme Court Justice, and his civil rights activity.
Uses simple text and photographs to trace the life of Rachel Carson, who wrote about why we need to protect our environment. Includes a time-line, questions to think about, and a list of additional resources.
Uses simple text and photographs to trace the life of Rachel Carson, who wrote about why we need to protect our environment. Includes a time-line, questions to think about, and a list of additional resources.
