Jean Fritz

The children's author provides a fictionalized, but historically accurate, account of her childhood in 1920s China.

My Own Story

Homesick

Ten-year-old Ann overcomes loneliness and learns to appreciate the importance of her role in settling the wilderness of western Pennsylvania.

The Cabin Faced West

An acclaimed biographer presents the remarkable story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most influential and fascinating Founding Fathers, and his untimely death in a duel with Aaron Burr. Reprint.

The Outsider

Alexander Hamilton

Follows the life of the dynamic twenty-sixth president, discussing his conservation work, hunting expeditions, family life, and political career.

Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt!

A study of the life and character of the brilliant Revolutionary War general who deserted to the British for money.

Traitor, the Case of Benedict Arnold

Describes how the Constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

Shh! We're Writing the Constitution

Around the World in a Hundred Years

And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? (Paperstar)

The creators of Leonardo's Horse describe the English colony of Roanoke, which was founded in 1585, and discuss the mystery of its disappearance in four parts--Looking, Settling, Lost, and Clues.

The Lost Colony of Roanoke

Traces the life and contributions of the sickly child with the small voice who grew up to become the fourth president of the United States.

The Great Little Madison

Describes the events of the 6,000 mile march undertaken by Mao Zedong and his Communist followers as they retreated before the forces of Chiang Kai-shek.

6,000 Miles of Danger

China's Long March

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

What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?

A brief biography of the Irish saint who was known for his love of books and his missionary work throughout Scotland.

The Man Who Loved Books

Traces a youth's growth to maturity as he resolves his political conflicts in pre-revolutionary Salem, a center of high feeling between the British and colonists.

Early Thunder

A biography details the life of one of the first leaders of the women's rights movement, whose work led to the adoption of the nineteenth amendment--women's right to vote. An ALA Notable Book. Reprint.

You Want Women to Vote, Lizzie Stanton?

Traces the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe, describes the impact of her most famous novel, and discusses her family background.

Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Beecher Preachers

The author's fictionalized version, though all the events are true, of her childhood in China in the 1920s.

Today's preeminent biographer for young people brings to life our colorful 26th president. Conservationist, hunter, family man, and politician, Teddy Roosevelt commanded the respect and admiration of many who marveled at his energy, drive and achievements. An ALA Notable Book. A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.

Describes the life of the mother of our first president and her relationship with her children.

Jean Fritz

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