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7) John Adams
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[1999]
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English
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A simple biography of the second president of the United States, from his childhood and education in Massachusetts to his marriage to Abigail Smith and his role in the country's early history.
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English
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Celebrated for her nonfiction books aimed at young readers, award-winning author Suzanne Tripp Jurmain illuminates historical figures in fun and engaging ways. Worst of Friends draws listeners into the earliest days of America's history to profile the friendship and rivalry that grew between Founding Fathers Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, both of whom would go on to become president of the United States.
10) John Adams
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English
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This book tells interesting facts about John Adams, the second president of the United States. This media enhanced book lets readers access embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features such as a slide show, matching word activity, and quiz.
17) John Adams
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Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Profiles John Adams, an influential patriot during the American Revolution who became the nation's first vice president and second president.
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Rush Revere volume 5
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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"America is now a free country. Rush Revere, his horse, Liberty, and the time-traveling crew ride back again to witness to the early American presidents George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson in action!"--Book jacket.
19) John Adams under fire: the Founding Father's fight for justice in the Boston Massacre murder trial
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English
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"The Boston Massacre has often been called the first shots of the American Revolution. As John Adams would later remember, 'On that night the formation of American independence was born.' Yet when the British soldiers faced trial, the young lawyer Adams was determined that they receive a fair one. He volunteered to represent them, keeping the peace in a powder keg of a colony, and in the process created some of the foundations of what would become...
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Pub. Date
[2010]
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English
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"John Adams was an American patriot and Founding Father, and Abigail, his wife, was his most trusted adviser for more than fifty years. While John served in both Continental Congresses, Abigail managed their farm within earshot of cannon fire. She later advised her husband through amusing letters as he served as our first ambassador to Great Britain. And when John was elected America's first vice president and our second president, Abigail vowed to...
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