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Pilgrims
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackRachel A. Koestler-Grack. AmericanMoments. TO. AMERICA! The Pilgrims now had to decide where to settle and how they would raise money for the trip. The first task was easy. They would choose a place in the area owned by the Virginia ...
Stonewall Jackson
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackRachel A. Koestler-Grack. While Jackson was away on the front line of battle, his wife, Anna, gave birth to their daughter, Julia. Like many other soldiers, Jackson had not seen his wife for a long time and would often write letters in an effort to ...
Brett Favre
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackRachel A. Koestler-Grack. The 1992 season brought many ups and downs for Brett Favre. Although he was sacked 34 times, including this one by Detroit Lions defensive lineman George Jamison, Favre posted an 8–5 record as a starter and ...
Bruce Lee
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackRachel A. Koestler-Grack. Bruce Lee poses for a 1973 handout photo. Upon his return to Kowloon, Lee fell back into his old ways. Source: AP Images. Once again roaming the old neighborhood, it didn't take Lee long to fall back into his ...
Katie Couric: Groundbreaking TV Journalist
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackPresents the life and career of the successful anchorwoman who also raises money for cancer research and other causes.
The Story of Clara Barton
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackDescribes the life of the nurse who served on the battlefields of the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross.
Tom Brady
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackIntroduces the life and achievements of the quarterback for the New England Patriots who helped his team set the record for winning the most consecutive games.
Tecumseh, 1768-1813
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackA biography of the Shawnee leader who united a confederacy of Indians in an effort to save Indian land from the advance of white soldiers and settlers.
Marie Curie: Scientist
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackTraces the life and work of the Polish-born scientist whose study of radioactivity lead to her receiving two Nobel Prizes.
Elie Wiesel: Witness for Humanity
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackPresents the life of author, speaker, and Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel.
Michelle Kwan
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackMichelle Kwan is the story of a gifted young athlete whose determination and focus have enabled her to become the most decorated skater in U.S. history.
The Iroquois: Longhouse Builders
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackDiscusses the Iroquois Indians, focusing on their tradition of building longhouses. Includes a recipe for maple candy and instructions for making a braided raffia wristband.
Brett Favre
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackPresents the life and accomplishments of the star quarterback, from his childhood in small-town Mississippi, through his college days, to his professional career with the Atlanta Falcons and Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers.
France
Rachel A. Koestler-Grack"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of France"--Provided by publisher.
Osceola, 1804-1838
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackDiscusses the life of Seminole warrior Osceola, from his childhood in an Upper Creek village to his involvement in the Second Seminole War, capture, and death.
Leonardo Da Vinci: Artist, Inventor, and Renaissance Man
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackThis new series explores the lives of the men and women who had a profound influence on the shaping of the world--particularly the ways in which the sciences, arts, and letters are perceived by the modern observer, Ideally suited for school ...
Helen Keller: Activist
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackRobbed of three of her five senses at a young age, Helen Keller worked as a crusader for the education of the deaf and blind, and helped disabled people around the world find hope.
The Story of Anne Frank
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackDiscusses the life of Anne Frank and her family, who hid from soldiers in Nazi-occupied Holland for over two years by staying in a secret attic. Includes brief quotations from her diary.
Bruce Lee
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackBorn in San Francisco, Bruce Lee grew up learning how to survive on the rough-and-tumble streets of Kowloon, Hong Kong, where he became a mischievous punk and member of a street gang.
Going to School During the Civil Rights Movement
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackDiscusses the history of the Civil Rights movement, the social life of children, the segregation of schools, and conflicts during this time.
Tom Brady
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackTom Brady's rise to fame started early in the 2001 season when an injury forced Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe out of the game. This biography tells the story of how one man captivated millions of hearts in America.
The Inuit: Ivory Carvers of the Far North
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackDiscusses the Inuit Indians, focusing on their tradition of carving ivory. Includes a recipe for a blueberry-topped snowcream, and instructions for carving soap animals and for playing an Inuit game.
The Department of Homeland Security
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackIn the wake of September 11, 2001, the US government felt the need to establish a special department to handle national security - the Department of Homeland Security.
Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackDiscusses the people and events surrounding the space shuttle Columbia disaster.
The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
Rachel A. Koestler-GrackDiscusses the people and events surrounding the space shuttle Columbia disaster.
Arrival And Departure
Arthur KoestlerThis was the third novel of Arthur Koestler's trilogy on ends and means - the other two are THE GLADIATORS and DARKNESS AT NOON - and the first he wrote in English.
Rachel in the World: A Memoir
Jane BernsteinThe best I can do is arrange these stories that take place over sixteen years, from Rachel's fifth year through her twenty-first. I hope they show what happened to me—and why. I hope they also tell the story of Rachel's growing up and her ...
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