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Presents the life story of Ben Franklin, one of the authors of America's Declaration of Independence, who is also remembered as a craftsman, scientist, printer, and writer.

Presents the life story of the first president of the United States.

This is a brief biography of the abolitionist and women's rights activist who spent twenty-eight years of her life as a slave.

This book follows the career of the black woman who spent her life educating and working to earn basic human rights for her people.

This is a brief biography of the African-American scientist who overcame tremendous hardship to make unusual and important discoveries in the field of agriculture.

This is a brief biography of the man who was born a slave and worked in salt mines as a youth but went on to become a national leader for the education of African Americans and founder of Tuskegee Institute.

A brief biography of the seventh president of the United States.

Presents the life story of the Mexican American labor leader who achieved justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union to protect their rights.