Famous Americans - Picture Book Biographies

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Meet the men and women who made a difference in the history of our country. These picture book biographies introduce students to the real people who made huge contributions to American history. We are still adding to this list, so stop by again soon.

	George Washington's Teeth by Deborah Chandra This historical tale is a new twist on an old topic as readers follow George and his teeth through history.
	George Washington Carver: Teacher, Scientist, and Inventor (Biographies) by Lori Mortensen Learn all about George Washington Carver and his contributions to history through science and invention.
	A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln (Picture Book Biography) by David Adler Teach kids about our 16th President through this informative picture book about Honest Abe.
	Thomas Jefferson: A Picture Book Biography by James Cross Giblin Who is the man behind the Declaration of Independence? Learn about this important man in American history, Thomas Jefferson.
	Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos by Robert Lawson This award winning book is a little longer than a picture book (try 114 pages), but it's such a great read aloud about the amazing Benjamin Franklin, we thought it was worth listing. Told from the entertaining point of view of a mouse, readers learn about Ben's contributions to our country as a patriotic leader, writer, and inventor.
	You're On Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt: A Turning Point Book by Judith St. George Learn about the president for which teddy bears earned their name. This 48 page children's book features Teddy Roosevelt.
	Davy Crockett: A Life on the Frontier (Ready-to-Read. Level 3)by Stephen Krensky Who is the "king of the wild frontier" who was legendary during his life, and even more so after giving up his life during the famous Battle of the Alamo? Learn about Davy Crockett through this "Ready to Read" picture book.
	Who Was Daniel Boone? (Who Was...?) by Sydelle Kramer Who is this famous frontiersman who earned legendary status in American history?
	A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Picture Book Biography) by David A. Adler Learn about the dream that made a difference in America through his civil rights leaderdership.

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