Larry McKeever
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Emory M. Thomas, a professor of history at the University of Georgia, takes a fresh look at a much-examined hero: Jeb Stuart, the Confederacy's famous cavalry chief. From his childhood in Virginia to his astonishing exploits on the battlefields of the Civil War, from his controversial role in the Battle of Gettysburg to his untimely death at Appomatox, Jeb Stuart rises to life more vividly than ever before.
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Even struggling readers will find it hard to resist our exciting series of audiobooks in a variety of popular genres. These stories deal with mature themes involving culturally diverse characters. Written specifically for the struggling reader, these fast-paced books maintain student interest until the last page. Questions at the end of each title test students' strategy skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. Roger impresses Jay with his dumpsters...
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The Wrights' longest flight in 1903 covered 852 feet and lasted 59 seconds. In 1905, Wilbur flew 24 miles in 38 minutes and the issue was no longer how to fly but how to cash in. Their effort to exploit their invention is a suspense story of the best kind; their voyage into flight and into American history is a gripping tale from takeoff to landing.
6) Patriots
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George Washington was a man of honor, and his soldiers loved him-even if his military strategies were a bit shaky. Almost everyone in Congress liked Thomas Jefferson, though no one liked his constant leaves of absence. Benedict Arnold cut a dashing figure with the ladies, but when a suitor came to court his sister, Arnold reached for his pistols. All the dynamic personalities, all the legendary moments from the Revolution come to life in this vivid...