Frank Carlson Library

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

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.

Describes the life of the mother of our first president and her relationship with her children.

With her trademark humor and anecdotal style, the Newbery Honor Award-winner and preeminent biographer for young people turns her attention to Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the lively, unconventional spokeswoman of the woman suffrage movement. Convinced from an early age that women should have the same rights as men, Lizzie embarked on a career that changed America.

One of the greatest artist of all times, Leonardo Da Vinci, was not able to finish a huge statue of a horse. Many years after his death, another artist turned Da Vinci's vision into reality.

A young Pennsylvania boy takes part in the pre-Civil War anti-slavery activities.

Traces the life of the French nobleman who fought for democracy in revolutions in both the United States and France.

Traces a youth's growth to maturity as he resolves his political conflicts in pre-revolutionary Salem, a center of high feeling between the British and colonists.

Describes how the Constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787.