BOOKS by Dennis Brindell Fradin

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1	Who Was Ben Franklin? more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin, John O'Brien, LL. (Illustrator) add to wishlist Full of the details kids want to know, the true story of Ben Franklin is by turns funny and sad, but always honest and inspiring. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| SVS
2	Who Was Harry Houdini? more books like this by Tui T Sutherland, John O'Brien, LL. (Illustrator) add to wishlist Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician, but do they know that he was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography is full of the details of Houdini's life and illustrated throughout with beautiful black-and-white drawings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Who Was Sacagawea? more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin, Judith Bloom Fradin, Val Paul Taylor (Illustrator) add to wishlist Kids can learn all about Sacagawea, who was only 16 when she made the famous journey across 4,500 miles of unexplored territory with Lewis and Clark as their guide. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
4	The North Carolina Colony more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin add to wishlist Traces the history and people of the colonial period in North Carolina. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.57!
5	Who Was Annie Oakley? more books like this by Stephanie Spinner, Larry Day (Illustrator) add to wishlist Annie Oakley was the original power girl in an age when most women stayed home. During the late 19th century, Annie Oakley became a famous sharpshooter and daredevil horseback rider with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
6	The Signers: The 56 Stories Behind the Declaration of Independence more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin, Michael McCurdy (Illustrator) add to wishlist An award-winning author/illustrator team illuminates the lives of the valiant men who signed the Declaration of Independence, whose dauntless courage inspired thousands of colonists to risk all for freedom. Illustrations. see all copies from $3.22! new only from $17.54! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin, Larry Day (Illustrator) add to wishlist The story of the how the American Revolution started in April 1775 is told with drama and immediacy, accompanied by riveting, vivid illustrations. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| SVS
8	New Mexico more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin add to wishlist An introduction to the geography, history, people, cities, and famous sites of the large southwestern state known as "The Land of Enchantment." see all copies from $1.99! first editions
9	The Founders: The 39 Stories Behind the U.S. Constitution more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin, Michael McCurdy (Illustrator) add to wishlist The stories behind the Constitution are as powerful as the nation it created.This companion volume to "The Signers" brings all of the founders' stories tolight. Illustrations. see all copies from $8.98! new only from $8.98! \| SVS
10	Who Was Thomas Jefferson? more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin, John O'Brien, LL. (Illustrator) add to wishlist Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It's true. Finally, here's a biography for kids that unveils the many facets of this founding father's remarkable and complicated life. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
11 view cover	Fight On!: Mary Church Terrell's Battle for Integration more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin, Judith Bloom Fradin add to wishlist This well researched biography tells the story of influential yet little known civil rights leader Mary Church Terrell (1863-1954), a founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Illustrated with archival prints. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.50! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Samuel Adams: The Father of American Independence more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin add to wishlist Presents the life and accomplishments of the colonist and patriot who was involved in virtually every major event that resulted in the birth of the United States. see all copies from $3.75! new only from $3.98!
13 view cover	We Have Conquered Pain: The Discovery of Anesthesia more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin add to wishlist In the 1840s, four American doctors each developed anesthesia. From that point on, the four battled fiercely over who should receive the credit and the money for the discovery. Two of the doctors died young, and one was driven insane. This exploration of the lives of those four doctors is based on letters and statements from scientists and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $33.63! \| first editions
14 view cover	Jane Addams: Champion of Democracy more books like this by Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin add to wishlist In this well-researched and inspiring account, an acclaimed husband-and-wife team draws upon hundreds of historical documents and archival photographs to create a revealing portrait of the Nobel Prize-winning social worker and peace activist. see all copies from $4.00! new only from $10.50! \| SVS
15 view cover	Hurricanes more books like this by Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin add to wishlist Step into the eye of the storm. Follow the action, from the first news reports of a hurricane called Katrina gathering out at sea, to eyewitness accounts of those who survive the epic devastation she finally wreaks along the Gulf Coast. Then look back at the history of these catastrophic storms and examine the science of hurricanes. How do they ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
16 view cover	Bound for the North Star: True Stories of Fugitive Slaves more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin (Illustrator) add to wishlist The stories of slaves who fled the South in search of freedom are some of the most riveting in American history. The fugitives usually left at night, with little or no food or money and only the light of the North Star to guide them. Gathered here are twelve stirring stories of escape, including those of Henry "Box" Brown, Ellen and William Craft, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.89! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Declaration of Independence more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin add to wishlist Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| SVS
18 view cover	5,000 Miles to Freedom: Ellen and William Craft's Flight from Slavery more books like this by Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin add to wishlist What would it take for slaves to escape from slavery in the Deep South, 1,000 miles from freedom and then on to England during the period of the Fugitive Slave Act? For most slaves the thought of escape was unimaginable. But fear did not stop Ellen and William Craft from chasing freedom. An inspiring and riveting story of two amazing people ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
19 view cover	Volcanoes more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin add to wishlist In the first chapter of WITNESS TO DISASTER: VOLANOES, readers are given a sense of what happens when a volcano is born. The authors have gathered together eyewitness accounts of the Volcano Paricutin, which allows us to follow along from the first crack in the cornfield to the monumental growth of a mountain towering 2000 feet in the sky, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Ida B. Wells: Mother of the Civil Rights Movement more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin, Judith Bloom Fradin add to wishlist The acclaimed civil rights leader Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) is brought vividly to life in this accessible and well-researched biography. Wells was a founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and she helped black women win the right to vote. But what she is most remembered for is the success of her lifelong ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.97! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Duel!: Burr and Hamilton's Deadly War of Words more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin, Larry Day (Illustrator) add to wishlist In the early morning hours of July 11, 1804, two men stood facing each other on a New Jersey cliff side. One was the U.S. vice president, Aaron Burr, and the other was Alexander Hamilton, the secretary of the treasury. They were ready to fight to the death for honor. These Founding Fathers, once friends and colleagues, had become the bitterest of ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $10.24! \| SVS
22 view cover	Tsunamis more books like this by Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin add to wishlist This book includes true-life accounts from a wide variety of people, including scientists, sightseers, and thrill-seekers, add to the compelling readability of this book that gives readers both a historical perspective on the human experience of Tsunamis and a scientific perspective on why they occur and what scientists are doing to help people ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.73! \| SVS
23 view cover	New True Books: The Thirteen Colonies more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin add to wishlist Children's Press is pleased to introduce True Books for a new generation! Completely redesigned for today's young, investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides the reader through the facts that nurture their need to know. The new, dynamic True Books design features: -- an inviting and ... see all copies from $2.67! new only from $91.64!
24 view cover	With a Little Luck: 11 Serendipitous Discoveries: Surprising Stories of Amazing Discoveries more books like this by Dennis Brindell Fradin (Illustrator) add to wishlist From Isaac Newton's sudden grasp of gravity to Alexander Fleming's chance development of penicillin, this collection reveals the thrilling stories behind 11 monumental discoveries, as well as the tragedies and triumphs of the fascinating men and women behind these advances. Illustrated with historical photos and engravings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.99! \| SVS
25 view cover	The Power of One: Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine more books like this by Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin add to wishlist Daisy Bates worked for civil rights as an activist, journalist, and organizer, and was the mentor of the nine black students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock in 1957. Her courage and determination in the face of prejudice and intolerance shows how one person can make a difference. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.50! \| SVS

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