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A Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr.- Ready to Read Childhood of Famous Americans
$3.99Young Martin Luther King Jr. is having some problems with his best friend, Bobby. First, they are going to different schools this year. Next, Bobby’s dad is not letting his son play with Martin. When Martin learns why, he is confused and hurt–but he learns a lesson that he will never forget.$4.99 -
Babe Ruth and the Ice Cream Mess- Ready to Read Childhood of Famous Americans
$3.99CRASH! Young George (Babe) Ruth sends his friends’ baseball right through a kitchen window. George runs in fear all the way to his father’s tavern, where he finds a dollar. That’s enough money to buy ice cream for all his friends to make up for the lost ball! So he takes it. Even as a boy Babe Ruth was generous. But sometimes, it got him into big trouble…$4.99 -
Ben Franklin and His First Kite – Ready to Read Childhood of Famous Americans
$3.99Ten-year-old Ben Franklin finds working in his father’s candle shop boring—he’d much rather be doing experiments. He can’t wait to try out his latest idea. With nothing but a simple kite, can Ben get across the pond—without swimming a single stroke?$4.99 -
George Washington’s First Victory – Ready to Read Childhood of Famous Americans
$3.99When George Washington was eleven years old, he wanted nothing more than to visit his brother who lived many miles away. George’s mother would not allow him to go, but George thought of a clever way to convince her. His first victory wasn’t as grand as leading the troops during the Revolutionary War, but it showed the determined type of man he was to become.$4.99 -
In/Famous People History Bites Volume 1 (Solomon Schmidt)
$15.50In/Famous People History Bites Volume One is an overview of fifty of some of the most in/famous people from world history, covering from Gautama Buddha to Louis Pasteur. Each section gives a short biographical overview of the person’s life and includes his/her date and location of birth and death, along with the names of his/her wife or husband and children if applicable. In addition, each section includes three to four pictures and a fun/interesting fact at the end. This book serves as a great read-aloud, but can also be enjoyed by independent readers of all ages.
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In/Famous People History Bites Volume 2 (Solomon Schmidt)
$15.50In/Famous People History Bites Volume 2 is an overview of fifty of some of the most well-known people in world history from Mark Twain to Tiger Woods. Each section contains a short biographical overview of the person’s life and includes three to four pictures and a fun/interesting fact at the end. This book serves as a great read-aloud but can also be enjoyed by independent readers of all ages.
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Jackie Robinson and the Big Game – Ready to Read Childhood of Famous Americans
$3.99Young Jackie Robinson looses to his older brother Mack in just about any game they play — Chase the Fox, running and jumping contests — you name it. One day Jackie gets so frustrated he runs home, stomps up to his room, and takes his anger out on Mack’s stuff. But when Mack invites Jackie to play baseball with his friends, Jackie decides to give it a try — and that is when the score really starts to change!$4.99 -
John F. Kennedy and the Stormy Sea – Ready to Read Childhood of Famous Americans
$3.99When young Jack Kennedy’s little sister gets tired of playing, Jack suggests a a sail. Within moments Jack is steering the small chip toward Osterville to say hello to Captain Manley. Under darkening clouds the two children head back home — but they do not make it before a storm hits, threatening their lives. Is young Jack a good enough sailor to bring his sister home to safety?$4.99 -
Major Wars History Bites (Solomon Schmidt)
$15.50Major Wars History Bites is 196 full-color pages and is an exciting introduction to thirty of the most well-known and influential wars in world history from early B.C. times to modern day. This book provides a bite-sized overview of the causes, main events, and impact of these conflicts. Each section is lavishly illustrated and also includes an “Interesting Fact” at the end. This book serves as a great read aloud and can also be enjoyed by independent readers of all ages.
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Mark Twain at Work! – Ready to Read Childhood of Famous Americans
$3.99One day young Sam Clemens, later known as Mark Twain, plays a big prank in school. His mom punishes Sam by asking him to paint the long fence outside. It’s a job that would take one boy hours to complete, but clever Sam figures out a way to get the job done without doing any work himself at all!$4.99 -
Paul Revere and the Bell Ringers- Ready to Read Childhood of Famous Americans
$3.99As a boy working in his father’s shop, Paul Revere hears adults talk all about their clubs with meetings, rules, and elections. It gives Paul an idea: Why doesn’t he start his own club—a bell ringing club? A special section in the back of the book includes a time line of Paul Revere’s life.$4.99 -
Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed – Ready to Read Childhood of Famous Americans
$3.99Young Sacagawea wants to be as brave as her brother. If only she were allowed to go with him and the other boys on a hunt to prove it! But while gathering wood with her grandmother, an angry rattlesnake shows Sacagawea that there are many ways to be brave.$4.99 -
The Life & Works of J.R.R. Tolkien History Bites (Solomon Schmidt)
$11.25The Life & Works of J.R.R. Tolkien History Bites is an overview of J.R.R. Tolkien’s life and writings. To enhance comprehension, it also includes vocabulary, fun facts, and review questions for each section, along with a glossary at the end of the book. This book serves as a great read aloud and can also be enjoyed by independent readers of all ages.
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Thomas Edison to the Rescue! – Ready to Read Childhood of Famous Americans
$3.99One day while young Tom Edison hands out sandwiches on the Mt. Clemens railroad platform, he sees the station telegraph operator’s son, Jimmy, playing on the track. When a boxcar comes rolling toward Jimmy at top speed, it’s Tom to the rescue — and the deed is rewarded with some telegraph lessons that will change Tom’s life forever.$4.99 -
Thomas Jefferson and the Ghostriders – Ready to Read Childhood of Famous Americans
$3.99Young Thomas Jefferson has been warned about the Native American burial mound near his house. But one night he decides to see it for himself. Tom hides in the bushes and thinks he hears ghosts approaching. It turns out to be a Native American tribe coming to pay its respects, and Tom learns an important lesson.$4.99
