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What Was the March on Washington?
On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for all races. It was there that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a …
Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Explores the life and work of the prolific eighteenth-century Austrian composer who began life as a child prodigy, composing music at the age of five, and died a pauper at age …
Who Was Julia Child?
Born in California in 1912, Julia Child enlisted in the Army and met her future husband, Paul, during World War II. She discovered her love of French food while stationed in Paris …
Who Is Gloria Steinem?
As a field reporter in the 1960s, Gloria Steinem worked hard to dig up important stories. She went undercover to expose the grim realities of gender inequality in America. As her …
What Was Pompeii?
The morning of August 24, AD 79, seemed like any other in the Roman city of Pompeii. So no one was prepared when the nearby volcano Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, spouting ash …
Who Was Sally Ride?
The Air-Raid Warden Was a Spy
Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer "A first-class historian." The Wall Street Journal Top Secret Tales of World War II "A book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the …
Who Was Milton Hershey?
Discover the man behind the chocolate bar Milton Hershey's life was filled with invention and innovation. As a young man, he was not afraid to dream big and work hard. Eventually, …
What Was the Underground Railroad?
No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from--there were no trains or tracks, only conductors who helped escaping slaves to freedom. Including real stories about …
Who Was Harry Houdini?
Enhanced with illustrations, this biography offers middle readers a look at the life-and-times of this celebrated magician, escape artist, pilot, and movie star. Simultaneous.
Who Were the Wright Brothers?
As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, …
Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
From organizing the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the launching of the Civil Rights Movement, a fascinating biography traces the life of this extraordinary man who was an advocate of …