You’ll find fearless explorers, notable athletes, inventors, freedom fighters, and other extraordinary people who have changed our lives! This treasure trove of historical facts about inspiring Americans as well as heroes from around the world takes kids on a trip through the past—no time machine required!
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Inside this exciting book, kids will find 1,001 incredible facts, including:
- Amazing events that happened on their birthday
- Record-breaking sports moments
- Wild innovations and discoveries
- Behind-the-scenes info about movies, games, and toys
- Weird and wacky holidays
- Fascinating dinosaur discoveries
- Famous military battles
- And so much more!
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Find Out About the Amazing Heroes you Admire!
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On December 25, 1776, General Washington led 5,400 troops in a daring crossing of the partially frozen Delaware River to a surprise attack on enemy forces in Trenton, New Jersey.
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On December 1, 1955, NAACP field secretary Rosa Parks was arrested and put in jail for refusing to give her seat on a public bus to a white man, her arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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On April 15, 1947, Robinson made his historic debut in front of Brooklyn Dodgers fans at Ebbets Field; it was the first time a Black athlete played in a Major League Baseball game.
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On November 14, 1960, the very brave six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first Black student to integrate an elementary school in the South. She broke the color line by attending the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans.
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On May 23, 1785, Ben Franklin announced his invention of the bifocals, glasses with lenses that help people see things up close and also far away.
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GET THIS AWESOME BOOK NOW!
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PLUS: Don’t Miss Out on This New Adventure Into the Past
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Legends, treasures, and mysteries await! Journey through tales of prehistoric creatures, medieval knights, fierce pirates, and even secrets of shipwrecks like the Titanic. Explore ancient wonders, buried treasures, and mind-blowing facts that have shaped our world—perfect for any adventurous kid.
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