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Freedom River by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Bryan Collier (Jump At the Sun, 2000)
This Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book recounts the story of ex-slave John P. Parker, and his efforts to assist others in gaining freedom through the Underground Railroad.
The Autobiography of John Parker, an Online Archival Collection at Duke University gives visitors information about Parker and links to Underground Railroad sites.
Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1998)
An early riser, this president had the longest life of any in this office. Adams was the 2nd U.S. president, served one term and had a horse named Cleopatra.
Read more about Adams at the WhiteHouse.gov page devoted to him.
John’s Secret Dreams: The Life of John Lennon by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Bryan Collier (Hyperion, 2004)
In prose and song lyrics, John Lennon’s life and music are examined in this tribute to a rock ‘n’ roll great.
The Official John Lennon web site offers a look at the history, bio, and discography of this famous Beatle.
Johnny Appleseed by Steven Kellogg (HarperCollins, 1988)
Kellogg blends fact with fiction in this story about an American icon. I love the illustrations—big and lush.
Note: There are many, many books published about Johnny Appleseed. This is one of my favorites.
Read an article about Chapman from Harper’s New Monthly Magazine from 1871 posted on Cornell’s web site.
Thank You Very Much, Captain Ericsson by Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge, illustrated by Andrew Glass (Holiday House, 2004)
Ericsson’s inventions centered on the sea. Read about his life and passion for ships in this biography.
Invent.org offers a Hall of Fame Inventor Profile of Ericsson.
