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The 21st book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes tells the story of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S. who helped draft the Declaration of Independence while making important scientific contributions. This friendly, fun biography...

On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market – the system that controls money in America – plunged to a record low. But this event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of three people was not working...

""A wide-ranging collection of speeches and a worthwhile resource for students of American history."" —Booklist ""A golden celebration of the multicultural voices who demand the U.S.—and the world—do better."" —Kirkus ""An important addition to American history collections."" —School...