legislators

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legislators

African Americans in Congress

a documentary history
2008
Original narratives and documents offer a comprehensive overview of African-Americans' role in Congress throughout history, profiling notable figures such as Hiram R. Revels, Charles B. Rangel, and Barack Obama.

Al Gore

2009
A brief introduction to the life and achievements of Al Gore that discusses his childhood, influences, significant events, obstacles, environmental activism, and other related topics.

Davy Crockett

frontier adventurer, 1786-1836
1988
A brief biography of the Tennessee woodsman renowned as a hunter, scout, politician, and soldier.

Patrick Henry

2008
A brief biography of American patriot, Patrick Henry, written in graphic novel format, that examines his childhood, law career, fight for American rights, and involvement in the war for independence.

A son of thunder

Patrick Henry and the American republic
1986

Above the law

2009
Senator Chase, a rising political star, claims his shooting of an illegal Mexican immigrant was a tragic hunting accident, but when the victim's wife presents evidence to the contrary, legal aid attorney Casey Jordan makes it her business to pursue charges against Chase, making everyone she loves a target of his revenge.

Sam Houston

2008
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.

Born on a mountaintop

on the road with Davy Crockett and the ghosts of the wild frontier
2012
The author travels across the United States tracing the life of Davy Crockett.

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