Ready-to-read. Level 2, Childhood of famous Americans

Young Paul Revere and his friends form a club whose members ring the bells at Christ Church, an experience which teaches him responsibility and other lessons that he uses as an adult in the American Revolution.

Describes an incident in the early life of George Washington, which provides a glimpse of his relationship with his mother.

Presents a fictionalized, true story of baseball legend Babe Ruth, in simple text with illustrations, wherein Seven-year-old George "Babe" Ruth, steals a dollar from father's saloon to buy ice cream for his friends.

A young Thomas Jefferson learns about respect for others by witnessing Native Americans praying at a burial mound. Includes a time line.

Shares a story from Eleanor Roosevelt's childhood, telling how she learned to overcome her fears after accomplishing a frightening task for her aunt.

Presents the childhood of the man who would grow up to be the first African American player in major league baseball.