Judith Bloom Fradin

Dennis B. Fradin

Follows the remarkable story of Solomon Northup--a free black man who was kidnapped and forced into slavery--through his 12 years of bondage in Louisiana until friends from New York rescued him from a cotton plantation.

The True Story of Solomon Northup, Free Black Man

Stolen Into Slavery

A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, publisher, inventor, scientist, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

Who was Ben Franklin?

A tribute to the life and achievements of the Civil Rights activist and acclaimed author examines such topics as the poverty that marked her life, her relationships with such contemporaries as Langston Hughes and Alain Locke, and the posthumous recognition of her considerable talents.

The Life of Zora Neale Hurston

Zora!

Profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, giving historical information about the colonies they represented. Includes the text of the Declaration and its history.

The Fifty-six Stories Behind the Declaration of Independence

The Signers

This book discusses the geography, history industries, and famous citizens of the 'Treasure State.'

Montana

The 39 Stories Behind the U.S. Constitution

The Founders

Learn about the Salem witch trials, an important event in American history, that influcenced social, economic, and poltical policies that affected the nation's future.

The Salem Witch Trials

"Covers the California Gold Rush as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.

The California Gold Rush

Describes in simple terms the meteors, comets, and asteroids that are part of our solar system and discusses the various theories concerning their origin and their effect on life on Earth.

Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors

Discusses the geograpy, history, government, people, and culture of this triangular east African country.

Ethiopia

A history of the colony of Pennsylvania, from the time of the earliest European settlers to the aftermath of the battle for independence that resulted in statehood. Includes biographical sketches of some individuals prominent in Pennsylvania history.

The Pennsylvania Colony

Presents information about tornadoes and the damage that they can cause, with facts, scientific explanations, photographs, first-person accounts, and historical reports of deadly tornadoes.

The Story Behind These Twisting, Turning, Spinning, and Spiraling Storms

Tornado!

A look at the life of the "pacifist" Jane Addams.

Champion of Democracy

Jane Addams

Story of Ida B. Wells, one of the great, yet one of the least known, civil rights leaders. A promised journalist, she is remembered for her leadership in women's voting rights, the NAACP, and anti-lynching.

Mother of the Civil Rights Movement

Ida B. Wells

"Covers the development of the Underground Railroad as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.

The Underground Railroad

Complete with photographs and drawings, this informative book provides middle readers with a comprehensive look at the planet Mars while discussing the theory of life existing there.

Is There Life on Mars?

Follows the life of the Virginia lawmaker and politician, known for his stirring speeches and eloquent writing.

"Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death"

Patrick Henry

An introduction to the geography, history, people, cities, and famous sites of the large southwestern state known as "The Land of Enchantment."

New Mexico

Drawing from papers and correspondence, a biography with period photos offers the story of the mentor of the nine black children of Little Rock and her many accomplishments as a civil rights leader in the years following this historic event.

Dennis B. Fradin

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