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St. Paul the Apostle was instrumental in the spread of Christian beliefs. He was a follower of Jesus, who journeyed throughout the Mediterranean region to preach and spread the teachings of Christ. How did he convince people to believe? How did he overcome the many obstacles along his path?Be inspired by his bravery, faith and determination. Buy a copy and start reading today.

Elijah McCoy was an inventor and engineer who was of African-American descent. He was known for his 57 US patents, most of which have something to do with the lubrication of steam engines. Read about Elijah's life and upbringing. Study his many accomplishments, too. Be inspired by his genius. Buy a copy of this book and start reading today.

China has had many emperors. Some of them came down in history with many great achievements. One of these emperors was Shi Huangdi. Read about the life and works of Emperor Shi Huangdi and how he managed to unify northern China under one dynasty. What are his accomplishments that modern China enjoys to this day?

Who was Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna? What was his role in the Texas War of Independence and eventual settlement of Texas? Reading about the past as well as the people who made significant decisions that forever changed history will allow you to learn from mistakes and successes. Go ahead and grab a copy today.

Who was Stephen Austin and why was he called the Father of Texas? This book focuses on the life and works of Stephen Austin. It also touches on the historical settlement of Texas and the prevalent socio-economic conditions of the time. What an exciting book this is! Start reading today!

Identify the accomplishments of Louis Braille, who invented the Braille system that the blind use today. Read about his childhood, education and how he came to develop the Braille. Also, study how the Braille is used today and its overall impact to written communication. Be inspired by the story of Louis Braille. Read this book today.

Read about renowned author and abolitionist, Harriet Beecher Stowe, who used the pen to fight against slavery. Examine how her work "Uncle Tom's Cabin" affected the slavery debate. Understand how her childhood, education and personal experiences led to her awakening to the injustice against African Americans. Start reading today.

Use this book to investigate influential groups and people of the Constitutional Convention. Read about the lives of James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington. Understand how these four men from different parts of America came together to found a new nation independent from Great Britain. Be inspired by t

Who was Carolus Linnaeus and what did he do to be dubbed as the "Father of Modern Taxonomy?" Read on to find out. Biography books are meant to inspire you to persevere and to act on the things you're curious about. So go ahead and get your child this book today.

Describe the life and words of Ernest Just in this biography book for kids. By reading about the lives and works of scientists, kids will pick up valuable life lessons that might spur them into action. The circumstances behind Ernest's childhood can be examined and used to anchor deeper understanding of his achievements. Start reading tod

In this book, you're going to learn about the scientific contribution of Thomas Edison. You will also get a glimpse of the prevalent socio-economic situations that pushed Thomas to tap the world of electricity and become a famous inventor too. With interesting image choices and wonderful layout, this book will soon become one of your chil

In this book, you will read about the intertwined lives of George and Martha Washington. You will also learn about the pre-existing socio-economic situation present during their era, which led to the decisions and actions made. Reading about the lives of those who lived before you will influence how you view modern times. Go ahead and sta

King Hammurabi graced history books because of his Code of Law. The Code of Law sets the standards for punishments to meet the requirements of justice. In this book, you will learn about the great King Hammurabi, the man behind the Code of Law. With illustrations carefully matching written content, this book will make an interesting addit

Read about the life and times of Mark Twain. Learn about the major events in his life, which have inspired him to write youthful adventures. How did Mark Twain grow to have such a wild imagination? Reading about the life of someone in the past will also reveal the socio--economic conditions prevalent at the time. Go ahead and secure a cop

Mercy Otis Warren was a brave and brilliant woman. She used her writing prowess to fight in the US revolutionary period. This biography book is dedicated to the life and times of Mercy Otis Warren. What lessons can your child take away from her unique story of bravery? Go ahead and secure a copy of this biography book today.