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A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

A fictionalized biography of the mathematician and astronomer who realized his childhood desire to become a ship's captain and authored "The American Practical Navigator."

A biography of the young Philadelphia printer who grew up to become a world-renowned author, diplomat, scientist, and inventor, and one of the founding fathers of the United States.

Relates the life and legends of Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

Acknowledged as one of the most influential women in media, Arianna Huffington is best known as the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post. In addition to writing books and articles, Huffington has developed successful businesses, including a startup that promotes health and wellness. Her involvement in politics prepared her to discuss various political issues on public radio programs. This book explores her influential legacy as a...

Learn all about George Washington, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography. This carefully leveled reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the historians of tomorrow!

A brief biography of Patrick Henry tracing his progress from planter to statesman.

Simple text traces the life and achievements of the black educator who was instrumental in creating opportunites for blacks in education and government.

The biography of a slave whose flight to freedom was the first step in her becoming a "conductor" on the underground railroad.

Meet Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt! Bolt's life story is examined from his childhood in Jamaica where he began sprinting in high school, to gold medal at the World Junior Championships. Learn about Bolt's Olympic career in the Athens, Beijing, London, and Rio de Janeiro games throughout which he won nine gold medals. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO....