Mrs. Sledge’s Class

Abraham Lincoln

By: Ashleigh Clark

Childhood

• Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809.

• His mother died when he was 9 years old and, he got a step mother in 1819.

• Lincoln only got one year of school and, he loved to read.

Accomplishments

• He was the general in the civil war.• He kept the nation together during the civil

war.• He was the 16th president of the U.S.A.

Interesting Facts

• Lincoln was a skilled speaker.• Abraham had 4 sons.• He joined the republican.• He married Mary Todd• He was heart broken after Willie died.• Lincoln study Laws.• Lincoln grew a bread.

Amelia Earhart

By: Jordyn Oldham

Childhood

• Amelia wanted to be the first person to do new things.

• She spent her Christmas with a vacation.• She was born on July 24,1897 in Atchison

Kansas.

Accomplishments

• She was the first women to fly a airplane.• She flew over the Atlantic Ocean solo and

was successful .• She flew over the Pacific Ocean solo too.

Interesting Facts• Amelia’s nickname was “Lady Lindy”.• When she gave up her airplane career she

worked part time at a poor children's home.

• She also worked part-time as a fashion designer .

• People have not found Amelia’s remains.• Amelia also helped women vote.• Amelia disappeared nobody has found

her.

Anne Frank

By: Ally Cameron

Childhood

• Anne Frank was born in Germany in the city of Frankfurt on June 12 1929.

• Anne Frank had 1 sister, 1 mother, and 1 Father. Her sister’s name was Margot, her mother’s name was Edith, and her father’s name was Otto. She had 1 cat named Moortje . She was black. She had to leave Moortje behind when she went to the secret Annex.

• When the World War 2 started every Jew was kicked out of their schools. In the secret Annex her father taught Margot and Anne.

Accomplishments

• During the World War 2 she kept a diary. Almost every day she wrote in it. At the end of the War it got published. She was Jewish and they were looking for Jewish diaries and books that they wrote during the war.

Interesting Facts

• Anne Frank died at age 15 in 1945.• Anne got a diary for her 13th birthday and she named it

Kitty after an old friend. It was red and green plaid.• Jewish had to wear yellow stars on everything they wore.• The only shoes that fit her were her red shoes.• Her diary was published in 1947. • Anne Frank had a crush on Peter Van Pels. The Van

Pels stayed in the Annex with the Franks.• Otto Frank was the only person in the Annex to survive

the war. There were 8 people in the Annex. • Her middle name was Marie.

Annie Oakley

By: Adriana Ramirez

Childhood

• Her family was horrid to her.• She never listened to her mother, and

didn’t go to school.• Her family treated her horribly and when

she was 9 she was sent to an orphanage.• She was born August 13,1860 in Drake

Country Ohio.

Accomplishments

• She was one of the first women sharpshooters.

• She helped change women's rights with handling guns.

Facts

• She married Frank Butler. The couple started with Butler assisting Oakley.

• Not even her railroad accident stopped her from shooting even though she was practically paralyzed.

• She shot apples off her dog George’s head.• Her real name is Phoebe Ann Moses.• She could shoot upside down.• She was a determined and exiting young

performer who dazzled many.

Babe Ruth

By: Esther McFarlin

Childhood

• He was born on February 6, 1895 in Pig Town, Massachusetts.

• His family was poor and did not have much money. His dad owned a bar in Boston. His mom had to take care of the whole family.

• His education was not very good because he did not go to school until his dad took him to St. Mary's school for boys when he was ten.

Accomplishments

• Babe Ruth broke the record with his bat every year.

• He was traded from team to team every year. The Red Sox traded him to the Yankees because they could not afford to pay him any more. He stayed on that team forever.

• He hit the first home run in the Yankees stadium because the stadium was brand new!

Interesting Facts

• He and his sister were the only ones to survive to adulthood.

• The town he lived in was called Pig Town because pigs would always come though.

• People would climb poles and tree trunks to see Babe play.

• He had 8 brothers and sisters • He put cabbage under his hat to keep cool

during games.• He stole apples when he was young while other

kids were at school.

Ronald Reagan

By Caroline

Childhood

• Ronald was Born on Feb 6 1911 in Tampico Illinois

• He had a mother named Nelle a father named Jack and a brother named Neil

• He went to Eureka collage he graduated in 1928

Accomplishments

• Ronald Reagan was the oldest President.

• He was the 40th president

• He made a right to tear down the Berlin wall and let the people have there freedom

Interesting Facts• One day he made a speech at a hotel. Then a guy came up and

started shooting people Reagan got shot he went straight to the Hospital. Luckily Ronald Reagan made it.

• Ronald’s favorite snack was jelly beans when he started eating them that meant that the person that was in his office had been there to long

• He died of Alzheimer's in 2004 at the age of 93

• Ronald was a life guard he save 27 lives.

• When Ronald was a boy his nick name was Dutch

• Ronald got marred to Jane Wyman then had a divorce.

Dr. Seuss

By: Isaac Bunner

Childhood• Theodor was born on March 2,1904 in Springfield,

Massachusetts • Family life was hard for him because American people

treated Germans badly• He had formal education he went to Oxford and Dartmouth

Accomplishments• He wrote some of the best children’s books and made

reading fun for early readers

Interesting facts• He made 2 movies for the army• As a kid he loved going to zoos• He 1st made adds for the Flit bug co.• His 1st book was Mulberry Street• He once illegally shared gin• He died in 1991 September 24th

Elvis Aaron Presley

By: Emma Beth

Childhood

• Elvis was born jan. 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi.

• His family was Gladys [ mom], Vernon [dad], and stillborn Jesse garon [brother].

• He had a pretty good education, but he didn't go to collage.

Accomplishments

• Got the title “The King.’’• Became a star at age 21.• Was Private Elvis Presley when his mom

died.• Was a 7th degree black belt.

Interesting facts

• Rhythm & Blues helped him get started.• He loved peanut butter & banana

sandwiches.• Elvis was born in the middle of the Great

Depression.• As a boy, Elvis was shy and made fun of.• His friends were: Buzzy, Farley, and Paul.• In 8th grade he moved to Memphis.

Ferdinand Magellan

By: Jack Johnson

Childhood

• Magellan was born 1480 in Sabrosa, Portugal.

• His family died when he was 18.• He had a lot of education because he was

a page for the Queen.

Accomplishments

• He was famous for sailing around the globe.

• He was a soldier that was only wounded when he held off the Natives.

• He sailed around the Globe in 3 years.

Interesting Facts

• He was disliked because he never dressed right, never listened, and was very lonely .

• His journey failed because, Magellan died trying to hold off the Natives long enough for his crew to get away.

• His crew betrayed him and tried to kill him.

Franklin Roosevelt

By: André Moriel

Childhood

• Franklin Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York in January 30, 1882.

• He was born into a rich family.• He was smart . He went to Groton School

a school in Massachusetts.

Accomplishments

• He was elected governor of New York.• Franklin Roosevelt led the U.S. through

the Great Depression.• He was elected president for the United

States 4 times, his fourth term is when he died in Georgia.

Interesting Facts

• Franklin Roosevelt’s short name is FDR {his children came up with it.}

• He had a disease called polio and he couldn’t walk since he was 39.

• He married his own cousin Eleanor Roosevelt.• Franklin Roosevelt had 6 children, and one of them died

when he was 10 months old.• He died in April 12, 1945 in Georgia.

• His cousin was Theodore Roosevelt he was a hero in the USA too!!!

John F. Kennedy

By: Sam T.

Childhood

John F. Kennedy was born on May 29,1917 in Brookline

John had a big family of 11 people including the parents

John moved from Princeton to Hardvard

Accomplishments

• In 1944, he got awards for saving 11 lives• He had the record for youngest president

Interesting facts

• John never spoke in public with crutches• He was assassinated in Dallas, Texas• He was often very sick• He ran for congress, Senate, & president

His family was very rich

All of his family helped him campaign

Johnny Appleseed

By: Sam Chappin

Childhood

He was born on Sept. 26 ,1774He had 11 brothers and sisters.He went to a school in Longmeadow.

Accomplishments

• He warned pioneer families that a war was starting. He also planted yummy apples for pioneers.

Interesting facts

1. Once, he killed a rattle snake and felt terrible.

2.He let a bear sleep in a log while he slept outside.

3.Legend says a snake could not bite through his skin.

4.His mom died when he was 2.

5.He died at the age 70.

6. There was a magazine that made him known. worldwide.

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King Tut

By: Riley Clothier

Childhood

• King Tut was born on 1343 B.C. He was born in Egypt.

• His Dad was a pharaoh.• King Tut did not go to school, but he was

very smart.

Accomplishments

• He was the ruler of Egypt and he had the best preserved tomb.

• He changed his dads religion and rules.• He was the 12 ruler of Egypt.

Interesting Facts

• Most important thing in after life is their body.

• He began ruling at the age of 10.• He had a club foot.• He had a crook to walk with.• His daughters were stillborn.• He was mummified.

Louis Armstrong

By: Will Palmer

childhood

• Louis Armstrong was born on 1901 in New Orleans.

• His family life was not very good but when he won a bet he’d give all of the money to his mom.

• He went to a regular school untill 5th grade then he was sent to reform school. He learned his first instruments there.

Important facts

• He died in New Orleans on 1971.• His nickname was satchmo.• He was also known as the king of

jazz.• He was in the rock and roll hall of

fame in 1990.• In 2001 the city of New Orleans

renamed their airport The Louis Armstrong National Airport.

• He was born in New Orleans in 1901.

Accomplishments

• He played the cornet\trumpet very well.

• He was an actor and a writer.• He toured around the world as a

musician and a writer.

Paul Revere

By:

Branson Hull

Childhood

• Paul Revere was born in Boston.• He was born on January 1,1735.• His father worked for gold and sliver.

Accomplishments

• Paul is known for The Midnight Ride.• His nickname is the rider at midnight.• He had a poem named Paul Reveres Ride

by Henry Wadsworth

Interesting Facts

• Paul had 8 children with each wife.• He had 16 children in all.• He got out of school at the age of 13.• He died in 1818.• He had 2 wife's.• Paul had 3 famous words.

Queen Elizabeth I

By: Abby Campbell

childhood

• Elizabeth was born in a Kingdom in Greenwich ,England

• She was born with three sisters • Elizabeth was home schooled. By the time

she was three she new 6 different languages.

Accomplishments

• She got thrown in jail by her own cousin. Mary [cousin] thought that Elizabeth was going to become queen and she did . So Elizabeth became Queen of England.

• If Elizabeth did not become queen in history people would have been treaded selfishly by Mary.

Interesting Facts

• Elizabeth’s dad did not like her because she was a girl.

• Elizabeth had a bad illness called smallpox and 1 out of 10 people survived and Elizabeth survived .

• Elizabeth loves plays they also were her teachers.

• She died of a sickness it was not small pox.• She never got married once.• She was thrown in jail for being the next queen.

Sacagawea

By: Emma Jo Shamburger

Childhood

• Sacagawea was born 1788, 1787, or 1786 in Idaho. The exact date of birth is unknown.

• She worked and had very little time for play.

• They did not have schools. So, Sacagawea learned from her work.

Accomplishments

• Sacagawea was the only woman to join the Lewis and Clark Expedition what's more she saved most of their supplies yet still treated unfairly.

• If Sacagawea did not go on the expedition the west would not be discovered.

• Her face was put on the dollar coin.

Interesting Facts

• Sacaga means bird and wea means woman.• She was born into a Shoshone tribe.• At the age of 10 or 11 she was captured by a

Minnetaree tribe.• Had a daughter right before she died.• When Sacagawea died she gave both of her

children to Clark.• Happened to pass by her homeland during the

expedition.

Thomas Edison

By: Landon Carney

Childhood• Born in Milan, Ohio on February 11• His family called him Al and thought he had

problems. Because he gave worms in water to his neighbor .

• He had bad education he did not listen and got kick out of school .

accomplishments

• He made the 1st working light bulb, on 1879 and many more.

• Receives a metal from us congress.

Interesting facts

• He sat on a chicken egg to see if it would hatch!

• He gave mashed up worms in water to his neighbor to see if she would fly!

• He was did not listen as well as the others.

• He grew smarter as he got older.• Most people thought he had

problems!• He was not the 1st one that tried to

make the light bulb !

Thomas Jefferson

By: Kaylee Earls

Childhood

• Thomas Jefferson was born at Albemarle County Virginia April 13,1743.

• Jefferson was sent to study with Reverend William Douglas.

• His dad was Peter Jefferson.

Accomplishments

• He served in the House of Burgesses.• He was a governor in 1779 in Virginia.• Thomas replaced Ben Franklin as U.S.

minister to France and moved to Paris.

Interesting Facts

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

• Jefferson became the Secretary of State in 1790.

• He was the 3rd President of the United States.• Jefferson enrolled at the College of William and

Mary.• Jefferson married Martha Wayles Skelton.• Jefferson sells his book collection to the

government in 1815.

William Shakespeare

By: Jack R.

Childhood

William Shakespeare was born in1564 we don’t know the exact date because they didn’t keep records in the 1500.He was born at Stratford-Upon Avon.

He started his life making gloves with his father.He started attending King’s New School at age

five. He got up at five to go to school and wait for school to start.

Accomplishments

• Made Queen Elizabeth love his plays so much he had to build the Globe Theater out of town so they could keep doing and making plays because their was a law that you can’t have plays in Stratford-Upon Avon. He helped a great play crew and they made lots of plays together like a man named Essex try to kill the Queen of England and she loved.

Interesting Facts

• He was supposed to have died on his birthday• He owned theaters and trade them and sold

them• A man who still remains a mystery• A poet, director, play writer, actor, and a writer• Twenty five times in his plays he talked about

Cain and Abel• Was said to be greatest play writer of all time