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Lee and Grant, a dual biography

1984
Interweaves the lives of these two historical figures in their early years before the Civil War, in their roles as determined adversaries, and in their later lives when they continued to be involved in their nation's fate.

Island of hope, island of tears

1979
Presents the stories of immigrants who came to the United States from Europe in the early years of the 20th century.

American moments

scenes from American history
2004
A look at a cross-section of people and events in American history from 1621 to 2001 representing the many facets of American life.

The Making of America

George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Buffalo Bill Cody
1991
Profiles three prominent figures in American history: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Buffalo Bill Cody.

Can't you make them behave, King George?

1996
A biography of George the Third, King of Great Britain at the time of the American Revolution.

Anne Frank

2005
Tells in simple text and pictures the life story of Anne Frank, who hid from the Nazis with her parents for years in a secret apartment and wrote a diary that became famous after her death.

Sybil Ludington's midnight ride

2000
The story of Sybil Ludington's ride on horseback to rouse American soldiers to fight against the British who were attacking Danbury, Connecticut during the American Revolution.

Mother Teresa

1992
A biography of the Indian nun who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work with the poor.

Miles Standish

Plymouth Colony leader
2000
Presents a biography of the courageous leader who arrived in America on the Mayflower and led the defense of Plymouth Colony.

Paul Revere, rider for liberty

1964
A biography of the American Revolutionary patriot who was also a silversmith of renown.

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