Books written by Jean Fritz

And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?

A humorous biography of Paul Revere covering more than his famous ride, like life in Boston in the 1700s.
You Want Women to Vote, Lizzie Stanton?

This biography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton is as spirited as the women's rights pioneer herself. Who says women shouldn't speak in public? And why can't they vote? These are questions Elizabeth Cady Stanton grew up asking herself.
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution

Describes how the Constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
George Washington's Breakfast

Having the same name and birthday as George Washington, a young boy wants everything else in his life just as Washington had it, but he can not find out what Washington ate for breakfast.
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution

This factual gem that's written with Jean Fritz's humorous touch chronicles the hot summer of 1787 where fifty-five delegates from thirteen states huddled together in the strictest secrecy in Philadelphia to draw up the constitution of the ...
Who's That Stepping on Plymouth Rock?

Relates the history of Plymouth Rock since the Pilgrims first landed on it to the present day.
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution

This factual gem that's written with Jean Fritz's humorous touch chronicles the hot summer of 1787 where fifty-five delegates from thirteen states huddled together in the strictest secrecy in Philadelphia to draw up the constitution of the ...
Traitor, the Case of Benedict Arnold

A study of the life and character of the brilliant Revolutionary War general who deserted to the British for money.
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?

Depicts the life of Benjamin Franklin and his accomplishments as printer, inventor, and statesman
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution

Describes how the Constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
Why Not, Lafayette?

Traces the life of the French nobleman who fought for democracy in revolutions in both the United States and France.
Stonewall

A biography of the brilliant southern general who gained the nickname Stonewall by his stand at Bull Run during the Civil War.
Alexander Hamilton: The Outsider

An acclaimed biographer presents the remarkable story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most influential and fascinating Founding Fathers, and his untimely death in a duel with Aaron Burr. Reprint.
Make Way for Sam Houston

Colorful Sam Houston leaps to life in this fresh and funny biography set against the story of Texas's fight for independence from Mexico. "Lively, readable, and solidly researched, this is...
Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Beecher Preachers

Traces the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe, describes the impact of her most famous novel, and discusses her family background.
Make Way for Sam Houston

"Lively, readable, and solidly researched, this is the kind of biography every child needs." —Booklist, starred review "Jean Fritz has done it again.
Stonewall

A biography of the brilliant southern general who gained the nickname Stonewall by his stand at Bull Run during the Civil War.
Leonardo's Horse

"A scintillating sliver of history. . . . An inventive introduction to the Renaissance and one of its masters." (Publishers Weekly, starred review) "An unusual and surprisingly touching story...