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2018., Juvenile, Abrams Books for Young Readers Call No: JNF007070 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The third installment of the Making of America series, Abraham Lincoln, tells of one of our most beloved presidents. Born in a cabin deep in the backwoods of Kentucky, growing up in a family considered "the poorest of the poor," Lincoln rose to become the sixteenth president of the United States. As president, he guided the United States through the Civil War, helped end slavery in America, and strengthened the federal government. Unlike other biographies, the Making of America series goes beyond individual narratives linking influential figures to create an overarching story of America's growth. The first three books in the series, read together, tell the story of American constitutional history from the founding of the nation through the end of the Civil War. The stories can also be read on their own and are the perfect way to get young readers excited about American history. The book includes selections of Lincoln's writing, a bibliography, and an index."--
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2017., Juvenile, Abrams Books for Young Readers Call No: B HAM Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. He envisioned something else: a multi-racial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. He believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for the poor and the newcomers. But Hamilton's vision put him at odds with his archrivals who envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states would control their own destiny, and the federal government would remain small and weak. The disputes that arose during America's first decades continued through American history to our present day. Over time, because of the systems Hamilton set up and the ideas he left, his vision won out. Here is the story that epitomizes the American dream--a poor immigrant who made good in America. In the end, Hamilton rose from poverty through his intelligence and ability, and did more to shape our country than any of his contemporaries. Related subjects and concepts discussed in the book include: <U>Law and Legal Concepts</U> Due process Bill of Rights Freedom of Speech and the Press Originalism / nonoriginalism (theories of Constitutional interpretation) <U>Government</U> Checks and Balances Democracy Electoral College Republic <U>Financial Concepts</U> Capitalism Credit Inflation Interest Mercantilism Securities: Stocks and Bonds Tariffs Taxes <U>Miscellaneous</U> Demagogues Dueling Pastoralism"--
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2017., Juvenile, Abrams Books for Young Readers Call No: B HAMILTON Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. In contrast, he envisioned something different: along with agriculture and small towns, he imagined a multiracial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. A poor immigrant, Hamilton believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for newcomers. His vision put him at odds with Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, and others; they envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states controlled their own destiny, and the federal government remained small and weak. Hamilton died in a duel, defending his ideas and his honor. Because of the systems Hamilton set up and the ideas he left, his vision won out. Here is the story that epitomizes the American dream--a poor immigrant who made good in America"--
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c2001., Rosen Pub. Group's PowerKids Press Call No: 973.2 ARN Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Headlines from historySummary Note: Briefly describes the military exploits of Benedict Arnold, first for the Americans and later for the British.
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1984., WATTS Call No: 920 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Brief biographies of five outstanding military leaders of World War II: George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, Henry H. Arnold, and George S. Patton, Jr.
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[2022]., Juvenile, Scholastic Press Call No: 323 PIN Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "When young Tybre Faw discovers Congressman John Lewis and his heroic march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in the fight for the right to vote -- Tybre is determined to meet him. Tybre's two grandmothers take him on the seven-hour drive to Selma, Alabama, where Lewis invites Tybre to join him in the annual memorial walk across the Bridge. And so begins a most amazing friendship! In rich, poetic language, Andrea Davis Pinkney weaves the true story of a boy with a dream-together with the story of a real-life hero (who himself had a life-altering friendship with Martin Luther King Jr. when he was young!) Keith Henry Brown's deeply affecting paintings bring this inspiring bond between a young activist and an elder Congressman vividly to life. Both John Lewis and Martin Luther King, Jr. have left indelible marks on future generations. Will Tybre be next to carry the mantle?"--
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c2007., Juvenile, Capstone Press Call No: 741.5 ARN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)View cover image provided by Mackin Series Title: Graphic library.Summary Note: Presents a brief biography of American traitor Benedict Arnold in graphic novel format, and describes both his heroism and his betrayal during the American Revolution.
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1999., Blackbirch Press Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Notorious Americans and their timesSummary Note: Examines the life of the brilliant general who became America's most infamous Revolutionary War traitor.
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-- From patriot to traitorBy Dell, Pamelac2005., Juvenile, Compass Point Books Call No: B ARNOLD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Profiles the life of the man who betrayed his country and became known as a traitor.
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2002., Juvenile, Blackbirch Press/Thomson/Gale Call No: 92 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Triangle histories. The Revolutionary WarSummary Note: This book tells of General Lord Charles Cornwallis' early years in the British military and details the years he supported George III's control over the American colonies.
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c1999., Lucent Books Call No: 973.7130922 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: History makers seriesSummary Note: Focuses on the military careers of influential generals of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
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c1999., Lucent Books Call No: 973.730922 B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: History makersSummary Note: Focuses on the military careers of influential generals of the Union Army during the Civil War.
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By Rice, Earlec2003., Chelsea House Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Profiles Claire Lee Chennault who, after retiring from the United States Army Air Corps, volunteered as an advisor to Chiang Kai-Shek and led both Chinese and American air troops against Japan during World War II.
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c2008., Enslow Elementary Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Tells the inspiring story of the first African American to be Secretary of State.
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c1991, Juvenile, Bantam Skylark Call No: 921 Pow Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Changing our worldSummary Note: A biography of the general following his rise through the ranks to become battalion advisor during the Vietnam War to his appointment as the first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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c2008., Juvenile, Enslow Elementary Call No: 355.0092 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: African-American HeroesSummary Note: Tells the inspiring story of the first African American to be Secretary of State.
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c2002., Pre-adolescent, Abdo Publishing Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Breaking barriersSummary Note: Describes the life of this American statesman, from his birth in Harlem, to his role as general in the Persian Gulf War, to his current position of secretary of state.
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c2010., ABDO Pub. Co. Call No: B POWELL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Military heroesSummary Note: Looks at the life and military and political accomlishments of Colin Powell, one of the most respected generals and statesmen in the United States.
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c2005., Pre-adolescent, Lerner Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: History maker biosSummary Note: A biography of Colin Powell, who became chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as well as the first Afrian American to serve as Secretary of State.
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1995., Chelsea House Call No: B POW Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Junior world biographies