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Harcourt: Biographies: William Clark (Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the talented explorer William Clark who helped provide some of the first information about the new Louisiana Territory. William Clark had a life full of experiences that helped prepare him for this great adventure. (In Spanish)
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Harcourt: Biographies: Meriwether Lewis

For Students 6th - 8th
A biography of Meriwether Lewis, the man in charge of one of the great expeditions of the United States. (In Spanish)
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Harcourt: Biographies: Robert De La Salle

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about one of the early French explorer and his ambitions in the New World. (In Spanish)
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Harcourt: Biographies: John Smith

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn of one of the first leaders in American settlement. With experience, courage and wisdom, John Smith was invaluable to starting the first European settlement in the United States. (In Spanish)
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Harcourt: Biographies: John James Audubon

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at this very talented naturalist. Learn about Audobon's struggles to have his work published, and the success that followed. (In Spanish)
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Harcourt: Biographies: Pierre Charles L'enfant

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of L'Enfant's service in the United States, including service in the Revolutionary War and planning the layout for the nation's capital. (In Spanish)
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Harcourt: Biographies: Amelia Earhart (Espanol)

For Students 9th - 10th
This Spanish language biography offers an interesting look at the life of this adventurous, non-traditional woman. Amelia Earhart was not afraid to push the limits and try something new and challenging.
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Harcourt: Biographies: Florence Nightingale (In Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about a woman who became a legend-loved and appreciated by thousands who benefitted from her knowledge, care, skill and persistence. (In Spanish)
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Harcourt: Biographies: Clara Barton (Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the "Angel of the Battlefield" as you learn about the life of this remarkable woman. Clara Barton served others throughout her life and founded the American Red Cross. (In Spanish)
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Harcourt: Biographies: Anne Hutchinson (Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of the events in the life of Anne Hutchinson, a brave, early American settler. Learn how Anne Hutchinson felt about religion and the way people should worship God. (In Spanish)
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Harcourt: Biographies: Samuel Houston

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about one of the great founders of the state of Texas. Sam Houston led Texans through many difficult years and is rightfully remembered for his role in Texas' independence and statehood. (In Spanish)
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Harcourt: Biographies: Nathan Hale

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography presents a good review of the life of Nathan Hale, a famous Revolutionary war captain and spy. (In Spanish)
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Harcourt: School Publishers: Multimedia Grammar Glossary

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Designed as a complement to Harcourt's Trophies Reading series, this handy grammar glossary allows you to look up grammar terms typically covered in grades 1-5. For each term, you will see a definition, sample sentence (sometimes...
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Harcourt: Biographies: Colin Powell

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the fast-paced and successful career of General Powell. Find out more about this talented and patriotic American.
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Harcourt: Biographies: Lewis Howard Latimer

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent biography of Lewis Howard Latimer. It discusses his joy of learning throughout his entire life, and also includes additional links to help illustrate the topics presented.
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Harcourt: School Publishers: Join a Cattle Drive

For Students 3rd - 6th
At this site take a look at maps of cattle drives from the ranches and ranges of Texas to the market places in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming.
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Harcourt: Biographies: Rosalind Franklin

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a fantastic biography of Rosalind Franklin. It has links to both additional information and images to help illustrate the biography.
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Harcourt: Biographies: James Watt

For Students 9th - 10th
Great biography of James Watt, covering his younger days in Scotland through his accomplishments in England. Includes many images and supplemental links for better understanding.
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Harcourt: Biographies: Ibn Battuta 1304 1378

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover some interesting details about the life of this fascinating Muslim leader. Read about his travels as he journeyed around the world and the incredible places he visited. Click on the globes for maps of his journey.
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Harcourt: Biographies: Helen Keller

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of Helen Keller's remarkable accomplishments learning to speak, though blind and hearing impaired. Helen Keller was exceptional in her ability to communicate the challenges that handicapped people face to the rest of the...
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Harcourt: Biographies: James Beckwourth 1798 1867

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the exciting adventures of mountain man James Beckwourth as he explored the Western wilderness.
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Harcourt: Biographies: Thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography regarding Revolutionary War writer Thomas Paine.
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Harcourt: Biographies: Stephen F. Austin 1793 1836

For Students 3rd - 8th
Often called "The Father of Texas", Stephen Austin settled the first American colony in Mexican controlled Texas and fought for Texas independence. Hyperlinks to additional information.
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Harcourt: Biographies: Homer

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Brief biography of Greek poet Homer with list of additional books to read.