Sitting BullSitting Bull

Allen SandersonAllen Sanderson

Sitting Bull was born in Grand Sitting Bull was born in Grand River 1831 in the Plains area of River 1831 in the Plains area of

the United States. He was a the United States. He was a Sioux Indian. His tribe, the Sioux Indian. His tribe, the

Hunkpapa, lived on the Great Hunkpapa, lived on the Great Northern Plains where they Northern Plains where they

hunted buffalo. hunted buffalo.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts…

““Slow”, Sitting Bull’s old name, went to Slow”, Sitting Bull’s old name, went to war when he was just a boy with no war when he was just a boy with no weapons - just a coup stick.weapons - just a coup stick.

When he was ten years old he killed When he was ten years old he killed his first buffalo.his first buffalo.

After he fought and won against a After he fought and won against a Crow warrior, he was renamed Crow warrior, he was renamed Sitting Bull.Sitting Bull.

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He was an Indian chief in the Battle of He was an Indian chief in the Battle of Little Big Horn.Little Big Horn.

Sitting Bull was famous after this Sitting Bull was famous after this battle and he later joined Buffalo battle and he later joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.Bill’s Wild West Show.

Sitting Bull College in Standing Rock, Sitting Bull College in Standing Rock, North Dakota serves many students North Dakota serves many students today.today.

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Author: Lucille Recht PennerAuthor: Lucille Recht Penner

Illustrator: Will WilliamsIllustrator: Will Williams

Web site: www.wikipedia.org Web site: www.wikipedia.org

John Philip SousaJohn Philip Sousa

Andrew JohnsAndrew Johns

John Philip Sousa was born in John Philip Sousa was born in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 6, 1854. He Washington, D.C. on Nov. 6, 1854. He had no brothers or sisters. His parents had no brothers or sisters. His parents

were Antonio de Sousa and Maria were Antonio de Sousa and Maria Elisabeth Trinkhaus. His parents were Elisabeth Trinkhaus. His parents were

Portuguese, Spanish, Barvarian Portuguese, Spanish, Barvarian (German) descent.(German) descent.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts… John Philip Sousa played violin at a John Philip Sousa played violin at a

young age. young age. John Philip Sousa lived to be 77 years John Philip Sousa lived to be 77 years

of age . of age . John Philip Sousa fell in love with Jane John Philip Sousa fell in love with Jane

Bells.Bells.

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John Philip Sousa was famous for John Philip Sousa was famous for composing marches.composing marches.

He wrote music and one of the most He wrote music and one of the most famous was “Stars and Stripes famous was “Stars and Stripes Forever”.Forever”.

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Book: John Philip Sousa by Mike Book: John Philip Sousa by Mike VeneziaVenezia

Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson

Nitorria Pickett Nitorria Pickett

Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743. He lived in a house called 1743. He lived in a house called Shadwell in Virginia. He had two older Shadwell in Virginia. He had two older sisters. His teacher in school was Mr. sisters. His teacher in school was Mr. Douglas and he learned a lot about Douglas and he learned a lot about math. Jefferson died on July 4, 1826. math. Jefferson died on July 4, 1826.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts…

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Martin Luther King, Jr.Martin Luther King, Jr.

Cody James Ogle Cody James Ogle

Martin Luther King was born Martin Luther King was born on January 15, 1929 in on January 15, 1929 in

Atlanta, Georgia.Atlanta, Georgia.Martin died April 4, 1968Martin died April 4, 1968

Interesting facts…Interesting facts…

Martin got married in 1953.Martin got married in 1953. He was a gifted student at He was a gifted student at

Morehouse College.Morehouse College. He was a Baptist minister.He was a Baptist minister.

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He was a Civil Rights leader.He was a Civil Rights leader. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in He won the Nobel Peace Prize in

1964.1964.

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Book Title: Martin Luther King, Jr.Book Title: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Author: Angela Bull Author: Angela Bull

Website: www.dk.comWebsite: www.dk.com

Meet George WashingtonMeet George Washington

Emily LivengoodEmily Livengood

George Washington was George Washington was born in Virginia Feb. 22, born in Virginia Feb. 22,

1732. He died when he was 1732. He died when he was 65 years old on Dec. 14, 65 years old on Dec. 14,

1799.1799.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts…

George was 14 when his father died.George was 14 when his father died. He loved to dance.He loved to dance. He loved to visit his older brother He loved to visit his older brother

Laurence.Laurence. When George was 20 his When George was 20 his

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Helen KellerHelen Keller

Felicia MitchellFelicia Mitchell

Helen lived in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She Helen lived in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She was born on June 27, 1880. Her parents was born on June 27, 1880. Her parents were Kate Adams Keller, and Colonel were Kate Adams Keller, and Colonel Arthur Keller. She had one little sister. Arthur Keller. She had one little sister. Helen died June 1, 1968.Helen died June 1, 1968.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts…

Helen was very ill as a baby.Helen was very ill as a baby. She was taught to speak.She was taught to speak. She graduated from Radcliffe College She graduated from Radcliffe College

with honors and was awarded the with honors and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments She wrote 14 books and many essays.She wrote 14 books and many essays. She was an ambassador for the AFB She was an ambassador for the AFB

(American Foundation for the Blind) for (American Foundation for the Blind) for 44 years.44 years.

Even though she couldn’t hear or see Even though she couldn’t hear or see she was taught how to read, write, and she was taught how to read, write, and speak by her teacher, Anne Sullivan.speak by her teacher, Anne Sullivan.

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Book title: Helen KellerBook title: Helen Keller Author: Margo LundellAuthor: Margo Lundell Website: www.afb.org/braillebugWebsite: www.afb.org/braillebug

Jim ThorpeJim Thorpe

Gaven AuldsGaven Aulds

Jim was born in May, 1888 in Jim was born in May, 1888 in Oklahoma. His parents were Oklahoma. His parents were Hiram Thorpe and Charlotte Hiram Thorpe and Charlotte Viuex. He had a twin brother Viuex. He had a twin brother

named Charlie.named Charlie.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts…

In Jim’s growing up years he and his brother In Jim’s growing up years he and his brother Charlie went to school and played ball all Charlie went to school and played ball all the time at recess. But one winter his the time at recess. But one winter his brother, Charlie, got sick and died. Without brother, Charlie, got sick and died. Without Charlie, Jim didn’t care about ball games. Charlie, Jim didn’t care about ball games. So Jim ran away from school, but his father So Jim ran away from school, but his father made him go back. His mother died when made him go back. His mother died when he was just 15 years old. Soon Jim became he was just 15 years old. Soon Jim became a sports guy and he won medals at the a sports guy and he won medals at the Olympic Games.Olympic Games.

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He was a pro football player who He was a pro football player who played with President Eisenhower when played with President Eisenhower when they were both attending West Point.they were both attending West Point.

Jim Thorpe represented the United Jim Thorpe represented the United States in the Olympics of 1912 in States in the Olympics of 1912 in Sweden.Sweden.

He won the decathlon which is a series He won the decathlon which is a series of ten contests.of ten contests.

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Jim Thorpe by Thomas Fall. Jim Thorpe by Thomas Fall. Websites, Jim Thorpe.com Websites, Jim Thorpe.com

Illustrated by John Gretzer Illustrated by John Gretzer

Amelia EarhartAmelia Earhart

Jannelle LibbyJannelle Libby

Amelia Earhart was always thinking Amelia Earhart was always thinking about planes and how to fly them.about planes and how to fly them.

When Amelia Earhart was a little girl When Amelia Earhart was a little girl her sister, Muriel, helped her make her sister, Muriel, helped her make an airplane out of wood. They put it an airplane out of wood. They put it on the roof with Amelia inside it, and on the roof with Amelia inside it, and slid down the roof to make it fly.slid down the roof to make it fly.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts…

Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison Kansas.Kansas.

She was born on July 24She was born on July 24thth, 1898., 1898. She died in 1937.She died in 1937. Her dad’s name was Samuel Edwin Her dad’s name was Samuel Edwin

Stanton Earhart and her mom’s Stanton Earhart and her mom’s name was Amelia Amy Otis Earhart.name was Amelia Amy Otis Earhart.

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments

She was the first woman to fly across She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.the Atlantic Ocean.

She was invited to the White House She was invited to the White House by President Hoover to receive a by President Hoover to receive a medal from the National Geographic medal from the National Geographic Society.Society.

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Amelia EarhartAmelia Earhart

Author: John ParlinAuthor: John Parlin

Illustrator: Wayne AlfanoIllustrator: Wayne Alfano

Ben FranklinBen Franklin

Jasmine WiseJasmine Wise

Ben Franklin was born in Ben Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1606 Boston on January 17, 1606

and he died on April 17, and he died on April 17, 1709.1709.

Interesting Facts…Interesting Facts…

Ben was born in Boston.Ben was born in Boston. Ben had 16 brothers and sisters.Ben had 16 brothers and sisters. When Ben was 17 he moved to New When Ben was 17 he moved to New

York City.York City.

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments

Ben proved that lightning makes Ben proved that lightning makes electricity.electricity.

He wrote a famous book called Poor He wrote a famous book called Poor Richard’s Almanac.Richard’s Almanac.

He was a member of Congress.He was a member of Congress. He was an inventor.He was an inventor.

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Book title: Ben Franklin Book title: Ben Franklin Author: Cynthia BenjaminAuthor: Cynthia Benjamin

Rosa ParksRosa Parks

Julie MillsJulie Mills

Rosa Parks was born in Rosa Parks was born in Tuskegee, Alabama on Tuskegee, Alabama on

February 4, 1913. Her parents February 4, 1913. Her parents were Leona and James were Leona and James

McCauley. She had one brother McCauley. She had one brother named Sylvester. Rosa Parks named Sylvester. Rosa Parks

died on October 24, 2005. died on October 24, 2005.

Interesting facts …Interesting facts …

When Rosa Parks was little she When Rosa Parks was little she wanted to be treated as a regular wanted to be treated as a regular little girl.little girl.

Every morning she would have to Every morning she would have to walk miles to school.walk miles to school.

She loved to go fishing with her She loved to go fishing with her grandmother.grandmother.

Rosa became very good at sewing. Rosa became very good at sewing.

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Rosa refused to stand in the back of Rosa refused to stand in the back of the bus with the rest of the black the bus with the rest of the black people.people.

She brought attention to the rights She brought attention to the rights of the black people.of the black people.

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Book title: From the Back of the Bus Book title: From the Back of the Bus to the Front of the Movement. to the Front of the Movement. Author: Camilla WilsonAuthor: Camilla Wilson

Website: WikipediaWebsite: Wikipedia

Sitting Bull Warrior Sitting Bull Warrior of the Siouxof the Sioux

Kody WetheringtonKody Wetherington

Slow (Sitting Bull) was born in Slow (Sitting Bull) was born in Black Hills. It was the day when Black Hills. It was the day when the leader had a baby.the leader had a baby.He was born in 1831 and his dad He was born in 1831 and his dad was Sitting Bull. He died on was Sitting Bull. He died on 2/15/1890. His son was One Bull, a 2/15/1890. His son was One Bull, a great farmer and gatherer.great farmer and gatherer.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts… When “Slow” was older he was still slow .When “Slow” was older he was still slow . He ate slow, he talked slow, and walk He ate slow, he talked slow, and walk

slow.slow. Later when he fought a Crow Indian and Later when he fought a Crow Indian and

won, he was renamed Sitting Bull.won, he was renamed Sitting Bull.

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Sitting Bull ended the Battle of Little Big Sitting Bull ended the Battle of Little Big Horn.Horn.

When he died, he was remembered as a When he died, he was remembered as a great leader of the Indian nations.great leader of the Indian nations.

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Book title SITTING BULL Warrior of the Book title SITTING BULL Warrior of the Sioux, written by Jane Fleischer.Sioux, written by Jane Fleischer.

Web site: Web site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitting_Bull..

Ben FranklinBen Franklin

Kristopher WilliamsKristopher Williams

Benjamin Franklin was born Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, in Boston on January 17, 1706. His parents were 1706. His parents were Abiah Folger and Josiah Abiah Folger and Josiah

Franklin. He had sixteen Franklin. He had sixteen siblings. His death was April siblings. His death was April

17, 1790.17, 1790.

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When he was seventeen he ran away. When he was seventeen he ran away. He invented a special stove called the He invented a special stove called the

Franklin Stove.Franklin Stove. He was one of the writers of The He was one of the writers of The

Declaration Of Independence.Declaration Of Independence. He invented the lightning rod and He invented the lightning rod and

bifocals.bifocals. He was very wealthy and he wrote Poor He was very wealthy and he wrote Poor

Richard’s Almanac.Richard’s Almanac.

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments Benjamin Franklin was an inventor who Benjamin Franklin was an inventor who

proved that lightning makes electricity.proved that lightning makes electricity. He was the oldest member of Congress.He was the oldest member of Congress. He was famous for writing and publishing He was famous for writing and publishing

Poor Richard’s Almanac. The noblest Poor Richard’s Almanac. The noblest question in his book was “What good may question in his book was “What good may I do in the world?” When he died his life I do in the world?” When he died his life had answered that question well.had answered that question well.

Source:Source: Title: Ben FranklinTitle: Ben Franklin Author: Cynthia BenjaminAuthor: Cynthia Benjamin Website: www.wikipedia.orgWebsite: www.wikipedia.org

Abigail Takes the WheelAbigail Takes the Wheel

Lauren DobsonLauren Dobson

Abigail was born in New York Abigail was born in New York City. She was also born in City. She was also born in the year 1881. Her father the year 1881. Her father was Captain Bates. Her was Captain Bates. Her

brother’s name was Tom. brother’s name was Tom.

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They would travel twenty miles from They would travel twenty miles from New Jersey to New York City.New Jersey to New York City.

Also their father Captain Bates was Also their father Captain Bates was the captain.the captain.

She was traveling to go to school in She was traveling to go to school in New York.New York.

The Neptune was their home.The Neptune was their home.

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Abigail took the wheel and stopped it Abigail took the wheel and stopped it from hitting the Bristol.from hitting the Bristol.

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Abigail Takes the Wheel.Abigail Takes the Wheel. Written by Avi.Written by Avi. Illustrated by Don Boiognese.Illustrated by Don Boiognese.

The Great HoudiniThe Great Houdini

Liam BergeronLiam Bergeron

The Great Houdini was born The Great Houdini was born in Budapest, Hungary on in Budapest, Hungary on March 24, 1874. His parents March 24, 1874. His parents were Samuel Weiss and were Samuel Weiss and Cecilia Weiss. The Great Cecilia Weiss. The Great Houdini died on October 31, Houdini died on October 31, 1926. He had 3 brothers, 1926. He had 3 brothers, Nathan, Herman, and Nathan, Herman, and William.William.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts…

Ehrich (The Great Houdini) worked after Ehrich (The Great Houdini) worked after school and sold newspapers.school and sold newspapers.

He earned tons of money for family He earned tons of money for family needs.needs.

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He is famous for opening handcuffs He is famous for opening handcuffs without a key.without a key.

He took challenges to unlock handcuffs He took challenges to unlock handcuffs while he was locked in a trunk under while he was locked in a trunk under water.water.

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Book: The Great Houdini, written by Book: The Great Houdini, written by Louis Sabin and illustrated by Allan Louis Sabin and illustrated by Allan Eitzen.Eitzen.

Matthew AguilarMatthew Aguilar

Alexander Graham BellAlexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell was Alexander Graham Bell was born March 3born March 3rdrd 1847. 1847.

His parents were Alexander His parents were Alexander Melville Bell and Eliza Bell.Melville Bell and Eliza Bell.He was born in Edinburgh, He was born in Edinburgh,

Scotland and died August 2Scotland and died August 2ndnd 1922.1922.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts…

Alexander Graham Bell was not a Alexander Graham Bell was not a good student in school.good student in school.

AGB and his 2 brothers experimented AGB and his 2 brothers experimented sound.sound.

They called Alexander Graham Bell They called Alexander Graham Bell AGB for short.AGB for short.

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AGB invented the telephone.AGB invented the telephone. AGB also invented a machine that AGB also invented a machine that

would take out the bullet stuck in would take out the bullet stuck in president James Garfield’s body after president James Garfield’s body after he was shot. he was shot.

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Alexander Graham Bell an Inventive Alexander Graham Bell an Inventive Life.Life.

Written by Elizabeth Macleod.Written by Elizabeth Macleod.

Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln

Michelle CordobaMichelle Cordoba

Abraham Lincoln ‘s birthday was on Abraham Lincoln ‘s birthday was on February 12, 1809. He was born in February 12, 1809. He was born in

Kentucky. He died on April 14, 1865. Kentucky. He died on April 14, 1865. He went to school part of the time. But He went to school part of the time. But most of the time he was working for his most of the time he was working for his father chopping wood or planting corn.father chopping wood or planting corn.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts…

President Abraham Lincoln did not like President Abraham Lincoln did not like killing animals, even for food.killing animals, even for food.

He was president during the Civil War. He was president during the Civil War. He would read a book every chance he He would read a book every chance he

got.got. He worked on a flatboat and in a He worked on a flatboat and in a

general store when he was young.general store when he was young. He was very tall.He was very tall.

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments He was the 16th president of the He was the 16th president of the

United States.United States. He signed the Emancipation He signed the Emancipation

Proclamation which freed slaves.Proclamation which freed slaves. The Gettysburg Address was his The Gettysburg Address was his

most famous speech.most famous speech.

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Title: Abraham LincolnTitle: Abraham Lincoln Author: Ann TurnerAuthor: Ann Turner Paintings by: Wendell MinorPaintings by: Wendell Minor

Harriet TubmanHarriet Tubman

Natalie BrownfieldNatalie Brownfield

Harriet Tubman was born in 1820 Harriet Tubman was born in 1820 or 1821. Her parents were Harriet or 1821. Her parents were Harriet Greene and Benjamin Ross. The Greene and Benjamin Ross. The

place she was born was Bucktown, place she was born was Bucktown, Maryland. She died almost a Maryland. She died almost a century ago. Harriet had 9 century ago. Harriet had 9

brothers and sisters. brothers and sisters.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts… Harriet Tubman never went to school Harriet Tubman never went to school

a day of her life. Also since her a day of her life. Also since her parents were held captive in slavery, parents were held captive in slavery, she was born in slavery, too.she was born in slavery, too.

When she grew up, she helped many When she grew up, she helped many slaves escape to the north by way of slaves escape to the north by way of the Underground Railroad.the Underground Railroad.

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments Harriet Tubman led people out of slavery Harriet Tubman led people out of slavery

by way of the Underground Railroad. It by way of the Underground Railroad. It was not really underground – it was a was not really underground – it was a secret way for them to escape. secret way for them to escape.

She told the slaves how to go to a “safe” She told the slaves how to go to a “safe” house and look at the stars at night to house and look at the stars at night to find their way to safety in the north.find their way to safety in the north.

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Title: Harriet TubmanTitle: Harriet Tubman Author: George SullivanAuthor: George Sullivan

BeethovenBeethoven

Nia EwumiNia Ewumi

Beethoven was born in Bonn, Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany and his birthday was Germany and his birthday was December 17, 1770. His father December 17, 1770. His father was Johann van Beethoven. His was Johann van Beethoven. His

brothers were Casper Anton brothers were Casper Anton Carl and Nikolaus Johann. He Carl and Nikolaus Johann. He

died March 26, 1827. died March 26, 1827.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts…

When Beethoven was thirty he When Beethoven was thirty he became deaf. Beethoven astonished became deaf. Beethoven astonished everyone by writing some of his everyone by writing some of his great music when he could no longer great music when he could no longer hear it. Beethoven’s symphony No. 9 hear it. Beethoven’s symphony No. 9 was first played at a concert in 1824. was first played at a concert in 1824. (A symphony is a long piece of music (A symphony is a long piece of music that is played by an orchestra.) that is played by an orchestra.)

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Beethoven wrote great music. Beethoven wrote great music. Beethoven soon became famous for Beethoven soon became famous for his musical talent. He practiced a lot. his musical talent. He practiced a lot. From 1800 to 1808, Beethoven wrote From 1800 to 1808, Beethoven wrote four symphonies.four symphonies.

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Book title: BeethovenBook title: Beethoven Author: Robin DoakAuthor: Robin Doak Illustrator: Marni BackerIllustrator: Marni Backer Website: Ludwig von Beethoven-Website: Ludwig von Beethoven-

wikipedia wikipedia

Babe RuthBabe Ruth

Sabryn Vasseur Sabryn Vasseur

The birth place of Babe Ruth The birth place of Babe Ruth is Baltimore. His birth date is is Baltimore. His birth date is

February 6, 1895. He died February 6, 1895. He died August 16, 1948.August 16, 1948.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts… Babe’s real name was George, so Babe’s real name was George, so

Babe is just a nickname. When Babe Babe is just a nickname. When Babe was young, he was alone a lot and was young, he was alone a lot and had nobody to look after him. Babe had nobody to look after him. Babe started roaming the streets of started roaming the streets of Baltimore. He got into all kinds of Baltimore. He got into all kinds of mischief and caused his family mischief and caused his family concern.concern.

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments He ran 714 home runs when he was He ran 714 home runs when he was

playing baseball. playing baseball. He played for three different teams, He played for three different teams,

the Orioles, the Red Sox, & the the Orioles, the Red Sox, & the Yankees.Yankees.

More than anyone else BabeMore than anyone else Babe Ruth symbolizes the game of Ruth symbolizes the game of baseball. baseball.

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Book: Babe Ruth by Rare BainsBook: Babe Ruth by Rare Bains Website: www.wikipedia.orgWebsite: www.wikipedia.org

Paul ReverePaul Revere

Trent TaylorTrent Taylor

He was born in Boston, He was born in Boston, MassachusettsMassachusetts

in January, 1735.in January, 1735.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts…

He worked in a silver smith shop. He worked in a silver smith shop. Paul felt bad that his horse died. Paul felt bad that his horse died. When he was a boy he liked riding When he was a boy he liked riding his horse. Paul had 7 grandchildren. his horse. Paul had 7 grandchildren. The Midnight ride occurred on April The Midnight ride occurred on April 18 and 19, 1775 to warn John 18 and 19, 1775 to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the Hancock and Samuel Adams of the movements of the British army.movements of the British army.

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Paul Revere was in the silver smith Paul Revere was in the silver smith business and the Boston tea party.business and the Boston tea party.

He made a famous ride called the He made a famous ride called the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere to warn Midnight Ride of Paul Revere to warn the people about the British coming.the people about the British coming.

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Paul ReverePaul Revere Author: Jean FritzAuthor: Jean Fritz Website: www.google.comWebsite: www.google.com

SquantoSquanto

Tucker RamseyTucker Ramsey

Squanto was born near the Squanto was born near the town of Plymouth. He was town of Plymouth. He was born in the late 1500s and born in the late 1500s and

died in 1622.died in 1622.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts… Squanto was a Pawtuxet Native American Squanto was a Pawtuxet Native American

who assisted the Pilgrims after their first who assisted the Pilgrims after their first winter. In 1622 Squanto was the guide winter. In 1622 Squanto was the guide and translator for settlers.and translator for settlers.

Squanto was captured by the Wampanoag Squanto was captured by the Wampanoag while gathering intelligence. while gathering intelligence.

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments

Squanto was an Indian leader.Squanto was an Indian leader. He helped the Pilgrims after their He helped the Pilgrims after their

first winter. first winter.

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Book: Squanto, author: Clyde Robert Book: Squanto, author: Clyde Robert Bulla, Illustrator: Petter Burchard Bulla, Illustrator: Petter Burchard

Website: www.wikipedia.orgWebsite: www.wikipedia.org

Alexander Graham BellAlexander Graham Bell

Xavier GrahamXavier Graham

Alexander Graham Bell was Alexander Graham Bell was born March 3born March 3,, 1847. His 1847. His

parentsparentswere Melville and Eliza were Melville and Eliza Graham Bell. He had 2 Graham Bell. He had 2

brothers. Alexander Graham brothers. Alexander Graham Bell died August 2, 1922.Bell died August 2, 1922.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts…

Alexander Graham Bell was not a good Alexander Graham Bell was not a good student in school.student in school.

When he was 12 he built a homemade When he was 12 he built a homemade dehusking machine for corn.dehusking machine for corn.

He invented the telephone and set records He invented the telephone and set records of flight and water speed.of flight and water speed.

He helped make National Geographic one of He helped make National Geographic one of the most popular magazines in the world.the most popular magazines in the world.

He invented metal probes, air conditioners, He invented metal probes, air conditioners, water purifiers, and iceberg detectors.water purifiers, and iceberg detectors.

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments

Alexander Graham Bell was a famous Alexander Graham Bell was a famous inventor.inventor.

He invented the telephone, kites, and many He invented the telephone, kites, and many other machines.other machines.

He helped deaf students with his invention He helped deaf students with his invention called the phonautograph.called the phonautograph.

Helen Keller was a famous person that he Helen Keller was a famous person that he helped and she dedicated a book to him.helped and she dedicated a book to him.

He built flying machines and wanted to be He built flying machines and wanted to be the first to put one in the sky, but he the first to put one in the sky, but he wasn’t. The Wright Brothers beat him to it.wasn’t. The Wright Brothers beat him to it.

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Title: Alexander Graham BellTitle: Alexander Graham Bell Author: Elizabeth MacLeodAuthor: Elizabeth MacLeod Website: http://bell.uccb.nscaWebsite: http://bell.uccb.nsca

Johannes VermeerJohannes Vermeer

Zachary SpaldingZachary Spalding

Vermeer was born in Delft, Vermeer was born in Delft, Holland in 1632 and died on Holland in 1632 and died on Dec. 15, 1675. His dad was Dec. 15, 1675. His dad was Reijnier Janszoon. Vermeer Reijnier Janszoon. Vermeer and his wife had 15 children.and his wife had 15 children.

Interesting facts…Interesting facts… Johannes Vermeer married Catharina Johannes Vermeer married Catharina

Bolnes.Bolnes. Vermeer lived to be 43 years old. They Vermeer lived to be 43 years old. They

did not keep records back then so there’s did not keep records back then so there’s little facts about Johannes Vermeer. little facts about Johannes Vermeer.

Vermeer was a great artist who painted Vermeer was a great artist who painted “Officer and Laughing Girl” and “Women in “Officer and Laughing Girl” and “Women in Red Hat”. He had many great paintings Red Hat”. He had many great paintings that are in museums all over the world.that are in museums all over the world.

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments He was famous because he painted He was famous because he painted

many great paintings mostly of many great paintings mostly of people. people.

For almost 200 years his paintings For almost 200 years his paintings were scattered all over Europe. were scattered all over Europe. Finally in the late 1800’s people Finally in the late 1800’s people recognized his great paintings and recognized his great paintings and put them in museums.put them in museums.

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Title: Johannes VermeerTitle: Johannes Vermeer

Author and Illustrator: Mike VeneziaAuthor and Illustrator: Mike Venezia

Website: www.wikipedia.orgWebsite: www.wikipedia.org