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My Dad, John McCain

ISBN: 1416975284

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Category: Biographical , Family & Growing Up
Age Groups: Birth-2 , Ages 3-5
Author(s): Meghan McCain
Tags: John McCain , Dad
Illustrator(s): Dan Andreasen


Recommended by: Staff

A simple biography of the life and family of John McCain. The book runs through Senator McCain's school career and military service.

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My Travels With Capts. Lewis and Clark

ISBN: 60081015

Category: Adventure , Biographical
Age Groups: Ages 9-12
Author(s): George Shannon
Tags: Lewis and Calrk , American West
Illustrator(s): Kate McMullan


Recommended by: teachermom

A fictional journal recounting the travels--from Pittsburgh to the Pacific Ocean--of sixteen-year-old George Shannon, the youngest member of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery.

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Abe Lincoln Remembers

ISBN: 60511079

Category: Biographical
Age Groups: Ages 9-12
Author(s): Ann Warren
Tags: Lincoln , history , Presidents
Illustrator(s): Wendell Turner


Recommended by: teachermom

A simple description of the life of Abraham Lincoln is presented from his point of view, examining what might have passed through the mind and heart of this great leader.

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