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Portrays the daily life of Queen Elizabeth, from her childhood as niece of the crown prince to her response to Princess Diana's death, and looks at the prospects for the future of the monarchy.

When Paul Revere warned colonists the British army was coming, he helped prepare a nation for battle. This exciting book will take readers through Revere's life as a silver- and goldsmith and on his midnight ride at the start of the American Revolution. Through achievable content and language, beginning readers will engage with important historical facts and ideas. A helpful timeline of events and colorful images enhance the story of one of American

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Introduces the life of the sixteenth president of the United States, who presided over the Union during the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

A biography of the seventeenth-century Indian princess who befriended Captain John Smith and the English settlers of Jamestown.

"Perhaps the best-known suffragist in US history, Susan B. Anthony was a great believer in equal rights for all. She grew up in an abolitionist family and carried those teachings throughout her life, advocating for equal labor laws, education, and, of course, women's right to vote. The details of Susan B. Anthony's incredible biography will fascinate readers as they also learn about the time period in which she lived. Historical images will immerse...

Introduces the life of the wife of President John Adams, a woman noted for her opinions on the equality of men and women and the letters she wrote to her husband.

Describes the life and many notable accomplishments of the American printer, businessman, inventor, community leader, and statesman.