Crowley County Combined Library

A brief biography of the pioneering priest and first Father President of the missions of Alta California who devoted his life to working with the Indians of California.

Describes the life and many notable accomplishments of the American printer, businessman, inventor, community leader, and statesman.

Story about Sacajawea, guide to Lewis and Clark.

Describes how Squanto played an important role in making peace between his fellow Native Americans and the settlers at Plymouth, so that they could share the first feast of Thanksgiving.

Describes the life of the Sioux chief, Sitting Bull, who led his people against the United States government troops and fought long and hard to protect their ways of life.

Tracks the life of Frederick Douglass from his birth in slavery to his rise as a noted author, speaker and politician who championed the rights of his people.

The story of Bill Clinton and Al Gore, the President and Vice President of the United States, and the very different paths they took to reach the White House.

Presents the life story of the intrepid Franciscan missionary and explorer who established the first nine missions in California and devoted his life to working with the Indians.

Describes the life of Walt Disney, from his childhood on a Missouri farm through his years as a cartoonist and filmmaker to his creation of his Magic Kingdoms in California and Florida.

Traces the life of the Italian sailor who is most remembered for his voyages to the New World on behalf of Spain.