Author Description

Sometimes, historical figures seem so serious that we don't think of them having friends, like any of us do. This unique set offers a fresh take on traditional biographies. It spotlights important friendships between American icons, such as Founding Fathers George Washington and Alexander Hamilton and women's rights trailblazers Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Readers will learn how these dynamic duos met, the events they experienced together, and how their relationship affected their lives and future generations. Features include: Specially chosen photographs and images highlight the eras. Fact boxes provide further historical background. Uses a high-interest lens through which to educate readers about important figures and events in U.S. history. Quotations from primary sources enhance readers' understanding of people and events.