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1) Kit Carson
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English
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A biography of the legendary American trapper, scout, and Indian agent.
2) Paul Revere
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English
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Recounts the story of the American patriot who rode from Boston to Lexington to warn his fellow citizens that the British were coming.
3) Sacagawea
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English
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Traces the life of the Shoshoni Indian girl who was stolen from her tribe at the age of twelve, sold to a French trapper, and served as a guide in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
4) Hiawatha
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English
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An abridgement of the epic poem describing the life and deeds of a legendary Indian brave.
5) Annie Oakley
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English
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A biography of the frontier woman who was famous for her skills as a sharpshooter which she demonstrated in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and other shows of the time.
6) Marco Polo
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Pub. Date
1986.
Language
English
Description
Recounts the adventures of the Italian merchant during his travels to China, based on Marco Polo's own accounts.
8) Sam Houston
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Raintree Steck-Vaughn
Pub. Date
1991, c1988
Language
English
Description
Recounts the story of the man who lived with the Cherokee Indians, served as an American soldier, and became involved in Texas politics.
9) Jose Marti
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English
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A biography of the Cuban patriot, author, and journalist, who dedicated his life to Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain.
10) Simón Bolívar
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Series
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Raintree Publishers
Pub. Date
1991, c1989
Language
Español
Description
A biography of "El Libertador," whose victories over the Spaniards won independence for Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
11) David Farragut
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Raintree Publishers
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
A biography of David Farragut, who fought with the North during the Civil War and was the United States' first admiral.
12) Benito Juárez
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Series
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Raintree Publishers
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
Description
A biography of the Mexican president who during his tenure in office separated church and state, established religious tolerance, and made the land distribution system more equitable.
13) King Midas
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Raintree Childrens Books
Pub. Date
1985
Language
English
Description
A king who wishes for the golden touch is faced with its unfortunate consequences.
15) Chanticleer
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Series
Publisher
Raintree Childrens Books
Pub. Date
1986
Language
English
Description
A proud rooster is tricked by a sly fox.
17) Robin Hood
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Series
Publisher
Raintree Childrens Books
Pub. Date
1984.
Language
English
Description
Retells some of Robin Hood's adventures in Sherwood Forest including episodes with Maid Marian, Little John, Friar Tuck, and Will Scarlett.
19) Molly Pitcher
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Publisher
Steck-Vaughn
Pub. Date
c1991
Language
English
Description
The life of the woman who became a Revolutionary heroine when she carried water to the soldiers at the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.
20) Davy Crockett
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English
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Recounts the story of the renowned American frontiersman.