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1	Shh! We're Writing the Constitution more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist An account of the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Color illustrations accompany the text, which contains historical fact as well as interesting details, such as how the hot weather and loud street noises affected the men creating the document. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Around the World in a Hundred Years more books like this by Jean Fritz, Anthony Bacon Venti (Illustrator) add to wishlist Biographies of ten European explorers who journeyed between the years of 1421-1522. Pencil drawings accompany the text which includes profiles of such adventurers as Christopher Columbus, Henry the Navigator, and Amerigo Vespucci. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Cabin Faced West more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist "A satisfying story which conveys some of the loneliness, despair, and hardships of pioneer life" (Booklist) from the recipient of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for "substantial and lasting contribution to children's literature". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Homesick: My Own Story more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist This is the author's own story of her upbringing in China by a missionary father, a distant mother, and an affectionate Chinese nurse, Lin Nai-Nai. The book examines the added difficulties foreigners experienced in a country where life was harsh even for natives, and chronicles the loneliness of an only child who longs to discover her roots in the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.17! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.45! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Leonardo's Horse H more books like this by Jean Fritz, Hudson Talbott (Illustrator) add to wishlist Leonardo da Vinci always dreamed of sculpting a horse in motion--made of bronze and standing three times larger than any living horse. Although he never realized his dream, 500 years after da Vinci's death, an enterprising American, Charles Dent, resolved to make the dream come true. Illustrations. Die cut. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.33! \| first editions \| SVS
7	And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist Everyone knows about Paul Revere's big ride to Lexington. But not everyone knows the harrowing details and narrow escapes along the way. Did you know that Paul Revere forgot his spurs on his famous ride. Or that he whittled false teeth to make extra money? A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. A School Library Journal Best Book of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.58! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt more books like this by Jean Fritz, Mike Wimmer (Illustrator) add to wishlist Written for children, this is an introduction to the fascinating life of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. Much of the book focuses on Roosevelt's early years, giving readers the chance to note such things as how his childhood love of nature contributed to his presidential decision to establish several national forests, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Brady more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist "In 1836, after Brady discovered a station (of the Underground Railroad) and knew that his father did not trust him with the secret, he wished he had never heard of slavery. But in a time of great need he was able to prove he was becoming a man".--Horn Book 19 black-and-white halftone illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.33! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Double Life of Pocahontas more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist "This book dispels myths and describes with immediacy the life of the girl whose active conscience made her a pawn, exploited by her own people and the white world . . ".--Publishers Weekly. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Great Little Madison more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist The life of James Madison, fourth President of the United States. Black-and-white illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	George Washington's Breakfast more books like this by Jean Fritz, Paul Galdone (Illustrator) add to wishlist George Washington Allen, a boy who never gives up until he finds out what he wants to know, is determined to learn all there is to know about his namesake--including what the first president ate for breakfast. "A delightful book . . . The plot combines history, biography, research, cooking, and a determined child".--"School Library Journal". A ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Traitor: The Case of Benedict Arnold more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist "Jean Fritz's biography of Benedict Arnold is bound to be universally acclaimed. It is a gripping story, related in the author's swift, eloquent style and perceptively recording examples of Arnold's twisted character, from his birth in 1741 through his betrayal of Revolutionary forces and the aftermath of his treason . . ".--Publishers Weekly. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.83! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Beecher Preachers more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist The life and times of the woman who wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin," from her childhood through the end of the Civil War. Much of this biography focuses on Stowe's role as a black woman in the mid-19th century. Pencil illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.73! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	China's Long March more books like this by Jean Fritz, Yang Zhr Cheng (Illustrator) add to wishlist A historical account of the 1934-35 Communist Army march through China, told from the point of view of soldiers and marchers. Maps and illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $6.00! new only from $26.77! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist A biography of the first signer of the Declaration of Independence outlining all that he did for himself as well as what he did for Massachusetts and his new nation. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Brendan the Navigator more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist Recounts St. Brendan's life and voyage to North America long before the Vikings arrived. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.15! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist A brief biography of Patrick Henry tracing his progress from planter to statesman. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.33! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus? more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist A biography of Christopher Columbus, accompanied by illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist All King George III ever wanted was for everyone to be as conscientious as he was about obeying the rules! After all, he followed the rules for being a good king, so why were those pesky Americans causing so much trouble? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.16! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21	Champion Dog Prince Tom more books like this by Jean Fritz, Tom Clute add to wishlist see all copies from $2.49! first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Just a Few Words, Mr. Lincoln more books like this by Jean Fritz, Charles Robinson (Illustrator) add to wishlist The circumstances surrounding Abraham Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg in 1863. Watercolor illustrations accompany the text which includes both historical facts and personal anecdotes. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
23 view cover	Stonewall more books like this by Jean Fritz add to wishlist A biography of the Civil War general. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Lost Colony of Roanoke more books like this by Professor Thomas Preston, Jean Fritz, Hudson Talbott (Illustrator) add to wishlist The creators of "Leonardo's Horse," an ALA Notable Book, again combine their masterful talents to illuminate a tragic piece of history that still fascinates Americans today--the disappearance of 115 colonists in 1587, who seemingly vanished without a trace. Full color. see all copies from $6.50! new only from $12.35! \| SVS
25 view cover	And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?: 7 more books like this by Jean Fritz, Margot Tomes (Illustrator) add to wishlist Describes some of the well-known as well as the lesser-known details of Paul Revere's life and exciting ride. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS

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