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Profiles the singer who, while she performed for presidents and kings, was barred from many public establishments because she was African American.
A biography of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Text and photographs present the life of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Tells the story of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and the first person to cross it twice by air.
It's 1937, and Marian Anderson is one of the most famous singers in America. But after she gives a performance for an all-white audience, she learns that the nearby hotel is closed to African Americans. She doesn't know where she'll stay for the night. Until the famous scientist Albert Einstein invites her to stay at his house. Marian, who endures constant discrimination as a Black performer, learns that Albert faced prejudice as a Jew in Germany. She discovers their shared passion for music—and their shared hopes for a more just world.
Author Q. L. Pearce offers a thrilling investigation into the world of mysterious disappearances. He pairs eyewitness accounts with plausible alternative explanations. He discusses various disappearances and hotspots.
Race, sex, and gender.
Meet unforgettable people and animals in the What a Character! Notable Lives from History series as you enjoy 10 real stories within each book! Designed to be fun and engaging for students or anyone with a love for history, these readers include a fascinating focus on important, influential, and visionary people, along with heroic animal escapades! From scientists to famous women to war heroes and more, there is something of interest for everyone in this exciting series! This volume, Heroes of Early America is recommended for Grade 6 and up and includes: Captain John Smith Myles Standish Squanto William Bradford Pocahontas John Alden William Penn David Brainerd Noah Webster Peter Francisco Each book can be read in any order and includes colorful and fun images. Definitions are included to help readers learn the new words they will discover. Read for enjoyment or as an extension of your history, science, or language arts curriculum.
This biography explores the life of Pocahontas, and the background of the Powhatan tribe.
Profiles the singer who, while she performed for presidents and kings, was barred from many public establishments because she was African American.