Download or read book 100 FAMOUS AMERICANS written by Samuel Willard Crompton and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 100 Greatest African Americans written by Molefi Kete Asante and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2010-06-28 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1619, when Africans first came ashore in the swampy Chesapeake region of Virginia, there have been many individuals whose achievements or strength of character in the face of monumental hardships have called attention to the genius of the African American people. This book attempts to distill from many wonderful possibilities the 100 most outstanding examples of greatness. Pioneering scholar of African American Studies Molefi Kete Asante has used four criteria in his selection: the individual''s significance in the general progress of African Americans toward full equality in the American social and political system; self-sacrifice and the demonstration of risk for the collective good; unusual will and determination in the face of the greatest danger or against the most stubborn odds; and personal achievement that reveals the best qualities of the African American people. In adopting these criteria Professor Asante has sought to steer away from the usual standards of popular culture, which often elevates the most popular, the wealthiest, or the most photogenic to the cult of celebrity. The individuals in this book - examples of lasting greatness as opposed to the ephemeral glare of celebrity fame - come from four centuries of African American history. Each entry includes brief biographical information, relevant dates, an assessment of the individual''s place in African American history with particular reference to a historical timeline, and a discussion of his or her unique impact on American society. Numerous pictures and illustrations will accompany the articles. This superb reference work will complement any library and be of special interest to students and scholars of American and African American history.
Download or read book The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century written by Peter Dreier and published by Bold Type Books. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hundred years ago, any soapbox orator who called for women's suffrage, laws protecting the environment, an end to lynching, or a federal minimum wage was considered a utopian dreamer or a dangerous socialist. Now we take these ideas for granted -- because the radical ideas of one generation are often the common sense of the next. We all stand on the shoulders of earlier generations of radicals and reformers who challenged the status quo of their day. Unfortunately, most Americans know little of this progressive history. It isn't taught in most high schools. You can't find it on the major television networks. In popular media, the most persistent interpreter of America's radical past is Glenn Beck, who teaches viewers a wildly inaccurate history of unions, civil rights, and the American Left. The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century, a colorful and witty history of the most influential progressive leaders of the twentieth century and beyond, is the perfect antidote.
Download or read book Who s Bigger written by Steven Skiena and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fascinating book, Steve Skiena and Charles Ward bring quantitative analysis to bear on ranking and comparing historical reputations by aggregating the traces of millions of opinions, just as Google ranks webpages. They present rankings of more than one thousand of history's most significant people in science, politics, entertainment, and all areas of human endeavor.
Download or read book 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History written by Chrisanne Beckner and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 1995-11-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazing stories of 100 Black Americans who everyone should know—for kids eight and up Engaging and packed with facts, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History is the perfect Black history book for kids! This biography book for kids features 100 easy-to-read one-page biographies: Find out how these Black Americans changed the course of history! Illustrated portraits: Each biography includes an illustration to help bring history to life! A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources! Discover artists, activists, icons, and legends throughout American history! 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History introduces kids of all ages to some of the most influential Black Americans from the very beginning of the country all the way up to present day. Learn all about the incredible lives and lasting legacies of figures like Harriet Tubman, Duke Ellington, Malcolm X, Mae Jemison, and many more!
Download or read book One Hundred Famous Americans written by Helen Ainslie Smith and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging collection of biographical sketches offers readers a glimpse into the lives of 100 notable Americans, from founding fathers to scientific pioneers to literary giants. Ideal for young readers or anyone interested in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Tributes to home by 100 famous Americans written by and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Britannica Guide to 100 Most Influential Americans written by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. and published by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shining the spotlight on a hundred men and women who really made a difference to the worlds most powerful nation, this book features the lives and achievements of extraordinary Americans presidents and sports figures, film stars and physicists, generals and Internet mavericks from the age of the Founding Fathers to the present. Telling the stories of lives of men and women over the last 300 years, the book celebrates their achievements and presents a revealing history of the United States. Selected by the editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica, the book contains surprises and insights into the personalities that created America and is bound to cause debate.
Download or read book 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History written by Bonnie Juettner and published by Sourcebooks Explore. This book was released on 2023-03-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary Native Americans with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. Educational and engaging, 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History features: Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated and now includes brand-new additions of John Herrington and Deb Haaland Illustrated portraits of each figure Fascinating facts about famous and lesser-known Native American heroes A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more! From Squanto to Sacagawea, Sitting Bull to Crazy Horse, Ramona Bennett to Louise Erdrich and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role these men and women played and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have influenced the country from its very beginnings all the way through the present day.
Download or read book Famous Americans written by Liza Schafer and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 1994-12 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ben Franklin...Harriet Tubman...Lewis and Clark.... Share their inspiring stories through these fact-based, original plays. Includes background information, discussion questions, extension activities, and literature links. For use with Grades 4-8.
Download or read book 100 FAMOUS AMER written by Helen Ainslie Smith and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-27 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Famous Americans of Recent Times written by James Parton and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one can surmise from the title, the book is intended to introduce the readers to several American public figures that were famous at the time the book was written. Amongst these individuals were Daniel Webster (U.S. Congressmen and Secretary of State), Theodosia Burr Alston (daughter of Aaron Burr), Stephen Girard (U.S.'s first multimillionaire), and Charles Goodyear (inventor of vulcanized rubber).
Download or read book Outstanding lives and fates of 100 great Americans written by Samuel Greenberg and published by Leonid Ostrovsky. This book was released on 2024-08-14 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lives and fates of the 100 most famous Americans The United States of America was created through the work of numerous immigrants from around the world. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, hundreds of thousands of immigrants set off to conquer new lands in the hope of success and a better life. Freedom of action highlighted the most talented, enterprising, self-confident people who built a new country from the very beginning. The American state was built on a solid foundation of British legal and cultural heritage and on the basis of all European culture. This book contains biographical information about the life and fate of 50 great Americans who are recognized for their outstanding achievements not only in the United States itself, but throughout the world. The famous Americans featured in this book make up the pride of this nation and all of humanity.
Download or read book 100 African Americans who Changed American History written by Chrisanne Beckner and published by Gareth Stevens Secondary Library. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Dred Scott to Toni Morrison, 100 African Americans Who Changed American History is a sweeping, insightful overview of African Americans who have played vital roles in the shaping of American history. Learn about Harriet Tubman, who fought for the abolition of slavery, and Louis Armstrong, a jazz pioneer. Find out how Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in the World Series, how Martin Luther King, Jr. led the fight for civil rights, and much more! Book jacket.
Download or read book Who Am I written by Sunflower Education and published by . This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Progressively more detailed clues slowly reveal an important figure from American history. Try it Who am I? 1) I am a man who lived from 1847 to 1931. 2) As a child, I loved to read science books and build models. 3) I founded 14 companies, including General Electric. 4) I was known as "the Wizard of Menlo Park." 5) I invented the light bulb How many clues until you guessed Thomas Edison? Instructions show you how to turn these simple quizzes into powerful teaching tools. Use them as warm ups, wrap ups, and even assessments Kids love to play so they make a perfect reward. You can play in large and small groups, on teams, with and without points, and even on the included game board. A proven winner with students Grades 4 and Up. 100 Historical Figures. Introduction explains many different ways to play. Abigail Adams John Adams John Quincy Adams Susan B. Anthony Neil A. Armstrong Clara Barton Alexander Graham Bell William Bradford John Brown William Jennings Bryan John C. Calhoun Andrew Carnegie Cesar Chavez Henry Clay Bill Clinton Calvin Coolidge James Fenimore Cooper Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Father Charles Coughlin George Custer Jefferson Davis Jack Dempsey Dorothea Dix Frederick Douglass W.E.B. Du Bois Amelia Earhart Thomas Edison Albert Einstein Dwight D. Eisenhower Ralph Waldo Emerson Enrico Fermi F. Scott Fitzgerald Stephen Foster Benjamin Franklin Betty Friedan William Lloyd Garrison Ulysses S. Grant Alexander Hamilton Ernest Hemingway Herbert Hoover Andrew Jackson Thomas Jefferson John Paul Jones Helen Keller Florence Kelley John F. Kennedy Martin Luther King General Robert E. Lee Meriwether Lewis Sinclair Lewis Abraham Lincoln Charles Lindbergh Benjamin Lundy James Madison Horace Mann John Marshall Thurgood Marshall Cyrus McCormick James Monroe J. P. Morgan Samuel F. B. Morse Annie Oakley Barack Obama Sandra Day O'Connor Thomas Paine Rosa Parks Frances Perkins Ronald Reagan Sally Ride Jackie Robinson John D. Rockefeller Eleanor Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Sacajawea Dred Scott Upton Sinclair Sitting Bull (Tatanka Yotanka) Captain John Smith Squanto Elizabeth Cady Stanton Harriet Beecher Stowe William Graham Sumner William Howard Taft Ida Tarbell General Zachary Taylor Henry David Thoreau Bill Tilden Harry S. Truman Frederick Jackson Turner Mark Twain Cornelius Vanderbilt Amerigo Vespucci Booker T. Washington George Washington Walt Whitman Eli Whitney Woodrow Wilson Wilbur Wright Brigham Young
Download or read book One Hundred Famous Americans written by Helen Ainslie Smith and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 100 People Who Changed America written by Russell Freedman and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Short biographies of American personalities.
