Kiely Miller, Barbara

Examines the life and accomplishments of naturalist John Muir, discussing his role in establishing the national park system. Presented in Spanish.

Introduces students to the life of Sam Houston, describing how he befriended the Cherokees as a youth, fought the British, served as governor of two states, and became a hero after leading the battle to win Texas's freedom from Mexico.

Explores the life of Frederick Douglass, who became a famous speaker, newspaper publisher, and antislavery leader.

Biography that explores the life of conservationist John Muir, who became known as the father of the U.S. national park system.

Looks at the life of Sam Houston, a man who befriended the Cherokees as a youth, fought the British, served as governor of two states, and became a hero after leading the battle to win Texas's freedom from Mexico.

Looks at the life of George Washington Carver, a man born in slavery who became a famous scientist, best known for his work with peanuts.

Looks at the life of Chief Joseph, a Nez Perce leader who gained the respect of his people, white settlers, and U.S. leaders by refusing to fight and becoming an advocate for the rights of Native Americans.

An introduction to the life of Frederick Douglas that discusses his childhood, escape from slavery, and fight against slavery.

Looks at the life of John Muir, an outdoorsman and conservationist raised on a Wisconsin farm who was influential in the development of the U.S. national park system.

Looks at the life of Anne Hutchinson, the daughter of a minister in early seventeenth-century England who moved to the American colonies in search of religious freedom, and whose beliefs were influential in the development of the Bill of Rights.