"One if by land, two if by sea.... So began the midnight ride of Paul Revere.But before he was a member of the Sons of Liberty, before he led raiders in the Boston Tea Party, before he was a silversmith, he was one of nine children growing up in colonial Boston.Adler's biography traces the life of this famous American patriot with insight into his youth, his family, and his professional life. Some of Paul Revere's lasting fame is due to ..."
Grandma Moses by AlexandraWallner Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Scholastic ISBN-13: 978-0-439-71509-6, ISBN: 0-439-71509-1
"A brief biography of Anna Mary Robertson, the artist who was known as Grandma Moses, describing the inspiration behind and development of her paintings."
"Writer, printer, scientist, inventor, statesman, and youngest son in a family of seventeen children, Benjamin Franklin is considered one of our greatest Americans.Supported by colorful illustrations, Adler's biography brings to life one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Adler highlights Franklin's stunning accomplishments and his day-to-day life from his time as a young boy in Boston, Massachusetts through his role as th ..."
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Beatrix Potter by AlexandraWallner Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1998 by Holiday House ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-1407-9, ISBN: 0-8234-1407-8
"Details the life of the children's author who created such memorable characters as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Tom Kitten"
Pinocchio Island (Paperback) by AlexandraWallner Paperback, 228 Pages, Published 2019 by Gct, Incorporated, United States ISBN-13: 978-1-60174-910-9, ISBN: 1-60174-910-4
"The friends band together, hoping to oust the Colonel and to reclaim the community. They nickname the island "Pinocchio Island" because of the lies the Colonel's gang tells."
Abigail Adams by AlexandraWallner Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2005 by Holiday House ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-1942-5, ISBN: 0-8234-1942-8
"With vivid, folk-art style paintings and a simple, lively text, Alexandra Wallner tells the story of Abigail Adam's life. Born on November 11, 1744, Abigail was curious about the world from a young age. Though as a girl she could not go to school, she learned in her father's library, and reading and writing became important to her. As a teenager she met the young lawyer John Adams. They began to correspond, and later they were married. ..."
"A Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edison An introduction to the genius with a curious mind who loved to experiment and who invented the phonograph, light bulb, movie camera, and numerous other items. Full description"
"Separating truth from tall tales, this easy-to-read biography details the life of a great American frontiersman. Legends say Davy Crockett weighed two hundred pounds when he was born, and leapt right out of his cradle ready to fight. Though those stories are an exagerration, Crockett's life was anything but boring. Farmer, soldier, sharp-shooter and politician, he was a well-known figure in the early 1800s—and even after his death, his ..."
"In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue... Born in Genoa, Italy, in 1451, Christopher Columbus dreamed of going to sea. He knew the earth was round, and planned a voyage west into the unknown waters of the Atlantic to reach the Indies. But it wasn't until he was 41 years old that Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain gave him the funds, the three ships, and the men to make a voyage. Even though Columbus never reached the Indies, he ..."
"Her bravery, brilliance, and spirit brought hope to millions of disabled people.Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama on June 27, 1880. When she was just a year and a half old, she was left blind and deaf from an illness. In a very simple text, the author covers the important facts of Helen Keller's life. Besides her extraordinary work with teacher Anne Mansfield Sullivan, she published several books and was awarded the Presidenti ..."
"A President who could hunt, plow, and shoe a horse, Jefferson was an avid reader, a lawyer, an inventor, a statesman, and the author of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson was one of America's Founding Fathers. He was George Washington's secretary of state, John Adam's vice president, and the third President of the United States.Adler's biography of President Jefferson is interesting, easy to read and filled with colorful ..."
Susan B. Anthony by AlexandraWallner Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2012 by Holiday House ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-1953-1, ISBN: 0-8234-1953-3
"During Susan B. Anthony's life, women and men were not considered equal. Women could not own property or vote; nor could they receive good educations. But Susan envisioned a time when women would be treated fairly and so became a voice for change. Her speeches and articles about women's suffrage made her unpopular--people threw rotten eggs at her and even threatened her life--yet she did not give up. In clear and simple words and jewel- ..."
Grandma Moses by AlexandraWallner Library, 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Holiday House ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-1538-0, ISBN: 0-8234-1538-4
"This inviting picture book covers the childhood, courtship, and mature years of Anna Mary Robertson, the self-taught artist whose cheerful, upstate-New York landscapes and scenes of family gatherings first garnered serious attention as she turned 80. Robertson's experience with and exposure to creative endeavors throughout the years are woven naturally into the narrative: she built "air-castles" (played make-believe), designed homemade ..."
"Hardcover: 32 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 8.00 x 0.25 x 10.25 Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); 1st edition (September 1, 2003) ISBN: 080506530X Ages 4-8 President Abraham Lincoln's youngest son, Tad, is very fond of Jack the turkey. He has tamed him and taught him tricks, and the bird follows him all around the White House yard. But Jack was meant to be the main dish of the first official Thanksgiving celebration. Tad doesn't wa ..."
"Adler tells the story of Patrick Henry from his childhood on a tobacco plantation through his career as a lawyer, politician, and governor of Virginia. The author skillfully integrates quotations from primary sources into the narrative. There is no fictionalizing of thoughts or dialogue. Since Henry was known for his oratory prowess, excerpts from his most famous speeches are included and put into context with events of the time. Person ..."
Laura Ingalls Wilder(1st Edition) by AlexandraWallner Paperback, 30 Pages, Published 1999 by Scholastic ISBN-13: 978-0-439-07226-7, ISBN: 0-439-07226-3
"A biography of the well-known author of "The Little House on the Prairie," describing the pioneer experiences that provided the basis for much of her writing."
The Farmer in the Dell(1st Edition) by AlexandraWallner Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1998 by Holiday House ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-1382-9, ISBN: 0-8234-1382-9
"Simple folk-art complements this tribute to America's heartland. Lyrics, music.Thisfamiliar favorite finds new expression in Wallner's American folk art style."
Betsy Ross by AlexandraWallner Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1998 by Holiday House ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-1355-3, ISBN: 0-8234-1355-1
"An introduction to the life of the Philadelphia seamstress credited with sewing the first American flag."