Famous Americans

By Elizabeth Schulz

Theodore Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt protected animals. He had five bears. Teddy bears are named after Teddy Roosevelt.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was the third US president. He signed the Declaration of Independence. He liked to read.

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin invented bifocals. He liked to play chess. He signed the Declaration of independent.

Lewis and ClarkLewis and Clark

met Sacagawea. Clark’s dog Seaman came with them. Clark used paint and pencils to draw what he saw.

Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman escaped to the north. She traveled at night. Some slaves only owned one pair of shoes.

George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver was born a slave. He invented peanut ink. He liked to learn.