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It Really Happened #9 (1947)

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Contains 10 stories
The Little Boats
1 pp · non-fiction
Lee Lang

Lee Lang, a young boy from Patchogue Long Island, enjoys a sunny day sailing with his father, relishing the thrill of the sea and the joy of racing their old boat. The story captures a fleeting moment of family and freedom, set against the backdrop of a life that would later take a very different course.

"Fighting Bill" William O'Dwyer
6 pp · non-fiction
William O'Dwyer (1890-1964)
Pioneer Mothers
6 pp · history; western-frontier

In a series of vignettes set across the American frontier, a resilient mother defends her family from an Indian attack while her son watches in awe, later recalling her bravery as he grows into a doctor inspired by her sacrifice. Another mother, separated from her child during a conflict, refuses to surrender hope, eventually finding her son years later after enduring hardship and loss. Across different times and places—from a Texas island where a woman keeps a cannon firing to ward off attackers, to a prairie fire that threatens a wagon train—these stories celebrate the quiet strength and courage of pioneer mothers who faced danger, hardship, and isolation with unwavering resolve.

"Bring 'em Back Alive" Frank Buck
6 pp · biography
Frank Buck (1884-1950)

Frank Buck’s life unfolds from his Texas boyhood, where his fascination with animals began, through his restless journey across the world as a hunter and collector. From the jungles of South America to the wilds of Southeast Asia, he braved danger and captured rare creatures—always bringing them back alive. His adventures, chronicled in books and films, turned him into a legendary figure known for his daring exploits and unyielding spirit.

Old Ironsides - The U.S.S. Constitution
5 pp · history; war

"Old Ironsides" follows the storied history of the U.S.S. Constitution from her launch in 1794 through key battles in the Quasi-War with France, the Barbary Wars, and the War of 1812, where she earns her legendary nickname after repelling British cannon fire. The narrative traces her service as a symbol of American naval strength, culminating in a moment when her fate is threatened—her potential scrapping sparks a public outcry led by poet Oliver Wendell Holmes and sailors alike, who rally to preserve her as a living monument.

George Eastman - Inventor of the Kodak
6 pp · non-fiction; biography
George Eastman (1854-1932)

George Eastman, a young man from Rochester with limited means but boundless vision, begins his journey in photography after taking lessons from a local photographer. Determined to simplify the process, he pioneers the dry-plate method and eventually revolutionizes the field with the invention of the Kodak camera, making photography accessible to the masses.

Alexandre Dumas, the Father Alexandre Dumas, the Son
4 pp · history
Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870)Alexandre Dumas (1824-1895)

Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) and his son Alexandre Dumas (1824–1895) share a life shaped by writing, ambition, and the weight of legacy, as the younger man strives to carve his own path while living in the shadow of his famous father. Their bond is tested by rivalry, financial hardship, and the relentless attention of those who see only the name, yet endures through shared triumphs and quiet moments of connection.

Untitled story
2 pp · non-fiction
Carl Norden and the Norden Bombsight
4 pp · non-fiction; math & science
Carl Norden (1880-1965)

Carl Norden, an engineer and inventive genius, developed the Norden Bombsight—a highly precise instrument that revolutionized aerial bombing during World War II. The story traces his journey from early mechanical work to creating a device so advanced it helped ensure pinpoint accuracy in bombing missions, earning him recognition from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Hangman's Gold The Story of Cap'n William Kidd
4 pp · adventure; history
Captain William Kidd (1645-1701)

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