Eleanor Roosevelt was truly a modern First Lady. She supported her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, when he was stricken with polio. She supported Americans through the hard times of the Great Depression. She worked to uphold the rights of all people, but especially the rights of women and African-Americans. But it was her compassion for people all over the world that changed the role of First Lady forever.
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery. As she grew up, she longed to be free. Using the Underground Railroad, she ran away to the North, where slavery was illegal. But then she risked her life by going back and helping hundreds of other slaves escape. Later, she went on to fight for a woman's right to vote. Read about this remarkable woman and her fight for the freedom and the rights of others.
Ghosts, monsters and things that go bump in the night! Talking to the dead! You've heard the stories but do you believe them? Read this book and make up your own mind.
Learn about the unique tools of undersea animals. Read how they protect and feed themselves using spines, stingers and teeth. Take a look at some of the animals scuba divers are cautious around including crown-of-thorn sea stars, sting rays, barracuda, and sharks.
Celebrate the office of the President with this special package from the Hameray Biography Series. This set includes all three titles in the series that feature a U.S. President. Purchase all three at once to begin your presidential collection for Presidents Day! Set contains 1 copy of each of the following titles: