Heroes of American History

Did you know that Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean? She set many flying records over the years. Find out more in Amelia Earhart, a title in the Heroes of American History series.

Did you know that George Washington Carver is known for his work with crops? He discovered more than 300 ways to use peanuts. Find out more in George Washington Carver, a title in the Heroes of American History series.

Did you know that Irma Rangel was the first Mexican-American woman in the Texas House of Representatives?? She made it possible for many students in Texas to go to college. Find out more in Irma Rangel, a title in the Heroes of American History series.

Did you know that Thurgood Marshall was the first Black American to join the U.S. Supreme Court? He worked to make Black Americans equal to White Americans under the law. Find out more in Thurgood Marshall, a title in the Heroes of American History series.

Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt was the first U.S. president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? He received it for helping end a war between Russia and Japan. Find out more in Theodore Roosevelt, a title in the Heroes of American History series.