Cheryl Harness
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Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
47 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Description
Presents a life of the American statesman who was a diplomat, postmaster, inventor, and revolutionary and played an integral part in the founding of the nation through his great writings and communication skills.
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
143 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Description
A look at the life of America's Plant Doctor, who rose from slavery to international fame, details his childhood, his thirst for knowledge, and his revolutionary innovations that profoundly impacted American agriculture.
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Description
Every flag tells a story. Whether it's a scrap of cloth tied to a stick or an elaborate banner, people have used flags to announce themselves, identify their lands, and display their beliefs. Award-winning author and illustrator Cheryl Harness brings to life a picture book history of flags focusing on the United States' revolutionary beginnings, from liberty poles to the legendary "Star-Spangled Banner" that flew over Fort McHenry in 1814. Includes...
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Description
Mary Edwards Walker was unconventional for her time: She was one of the first women doctors in the country, she was a suffragist, and she wore pants! And, when the Civil War struck, she took to the battlefields in a modified Union uniform as a commissioned doctor. For her service, she became the only woman ever to earn the Medal of Honor. This picture book biography tells the story of a remarkable woman, who challenged traditional roles and lived...
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
29 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
Description
An alphabet book, featuring collage art, in which ghosts scare away two children searching for treasure in a graveyard. Each illustration features objects representing a letter or letters of the alphabet.