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Meet unforgettable people and animals in the What a Character! Notable Lives from History series as you enjoy 10 real stories within each book!
Designed to be fun and engaging for students or anyone with a love for history, these readers include a fascinating focus on important, influential, and visionary people, along with heroic animal escapades! From scientists to famous women to war heroes and more, there is something of interest for everyone in this exciting series!
This volume, Heroes of Early America is recommended for Grade 6 and up and includes:
- Captain John Smith
- Myles Standish
- Squanto
- William Bradford
- Pocahontas
- John Alden
- William Penn
- David Brainerd
- Noah Webster
- Peter Francisco
Each book can be read in any order and includes colorful and fun images. Definitions are included to help readers learn the new words they will discover. Read for enjoyment or as an extension of your history, science, or language arts curriculum.
144 pages.
Table of Contents
- 1. Captain John Smith — Adventurer in the New World
- 2. Myles Standish — Protector of the Pilgrims
- 3. Squanto — Friend of the Pilgrims
- 4. William Bradford — Father of the Pilgrims
- 5. Pocahontas — Powhatan Princess
- 6. John Alden — Pillar of Strength
- 7. William Penn — Defender of Religious Freedom
- 8. David Brainerd — Missionary to Native Americans
- 9. Noah Webster — Schoolmaster to America
- 10. Peter Francisco — A One-Man Army
- Glossary
- Corresponding Curriculum
- Endnotes
Heroes of Early America: Notable Lives from History is in the following collections:
