by Criswell | Amazing Americans, Famous People, Women in History
Amelia Earhart was a famous pilot who set many records for long-distant flights. In 1928,she became famous as the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean by herself (flying by oneself is called flying “solo”). By 1937, when she took off from...
by Criswell | Amazing Americans, Famous People, Sports
Babe Ruth began his Major League Baseball career as a 19-year-old pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. He was one of the best pitchers in baseball, but he could also hit long home runs. Since pitchers only played once every four or five days, Babe switched to the outfield...
by Criswell | Amazing Americans, Famous People
In the United States of America, the third Monday in January is a national holiday. That’s the day when Americans celebrate the birthday — and the life — of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King was the leading figure in America’s civil rights...
by Criswell | Amazing Americans, Famous People, Space
Neil Armstrong was born in a town called Wapakoneta, Ohio. He was an Eagle Scout, and he was interested in flying. Very interested. He was so interested, in fact, that he got his student pilot’s license before he got his driver’s license. After college,...
by Criswell | Amazing Americans, Famous People, Women in History
Most authors write several books before they become famous, but Not Harper Lee. Her very first book, called To Kill a Mockingbird, sold so many copies — and the book made Miss Lee so famous — that she never had to write another one.Almost nobody was more...
by Criswell | Amazing Americans, Famous People, Sports
Jackie Robinson’s family had little money, but they understood the value of education. In high school, Jackie became a star athlete in several sports. He earned a scholarship to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). At UCLA, Jackie played baseball,...
