Jean Fritz

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1) Shh! we're writing the Constitution

Author

Fritz, Jean

Publisher

Putnam

Pub. Date

c1987

Physical Desc

64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

Language

English

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Takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Constituional Convention, discusses the personalities and viewpoints of the delegates, and explores the complex issues facing the delegates and the young nation.

2) And then what happened, Paul Revere?

Author

Fritz, Jean

Publisher

Coward McCann

Pub. Date

c1973

Physical Desc

45 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.

Language

English

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Describes some of the well-known as well as the lesser-known details of Paul Revere's life and exciting ride.

3) Why don't you get a horse, Sam Adams?

Author

Fritz, Jean

Publisher

Coward, McCann & Geoghegan

Pub. Date

[1974]

Physical Desc

47 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

Language

English

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A brief biography of Samuel Adams describing his activities in stirring up the revolt against the British and how he was finally persuaded to learn to ride a horse.

4) The double life of Pocahontas

Author

Fritz, Jean

Publisher

Blackstone Publishing

Pub. Date

2011

Edition

Unabridged

Language

English

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Native American Heritage Month

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A biography of the famous American Indian princess, emphasizing her life-long adulation of John Smith and the roles she played in two very different cultures.

5) Alexander Hamilton: the outsider

Author

Fritz, Jean

Publisher

Puffin

Pub. Date

2012

Physical Desc

144 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm

Language

English

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An acclaimed biographer writes the remarkable story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most influential and fascinating founding fathers, and his untimely death in a duel with Aaron Burr.

6) Where do you think you're going, Christopher Columbus?

Author

Fritz, Jean

Publisher

Putnam

Pub. Date

c1980

Physical Desc

80 p. ill. (some col.) 24 cm.

Language

English

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Discusses the voyages of Christopher Columbus who determined to beat everyone in the race to the Indies.

7) Around the world in a hundred years: from Henry the navigator to Magellan

Author

Fritz, Jean

Publisher

Putnam's

Pub. Date

c1994

Physical Desc

128 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Language

English

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Examines the great wave of European exploration during the fifteenth century which resulted in more accurate maps.

8) Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus?

Publisher

Weston Woods

Pub. Date

1991.

Physical Desc

1 online resource (streaming video file) (32 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound

Language

English

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Jean Fritz's lively narration provides a colorful portrait of the man who staunchly led his men across the Ocean Sea to "learn the secrets of the world. And the best-kept secret in all the world turned out to be America!

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Jean Fritz

1) Shh! we're writing the Constitution

2) And then what happened, Paul Revere?

3) Why don't you get a horse, Sam Adams?

4) The double life of Pocahontas

5) Alexander Hamilton: the outsider

6) Where do you think you're going, Christopher Columbus?

7) Around the world in a hundred years: from Henry the navigator to Magellan

8) Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus?