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1) Barack Obama
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Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of Barack Obama, including his childhood in the United States and abroad, careers as a community organizer and lawyer, and his election as the forty-four president in 2009.
2) Ada Lovelace
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"In 1833, Ada Lovelace met mathematician Charles Babbage, inventor of calculating machines. She went on to devise a way of inputting data into Babbage's Analytical Machine, and in doing so became the first ever computer programmer. ...Learn all about Ada Lovelace's fascinating life, including her famous father (celebrated poet Lord Byron), her talent for languages and mathematics, and her predictions for how computers could change our lives."--Amazon.com...
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Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of Alexander Hamilton, from his poor childhood in the West Indies and his military career in the Continental Army to his role in forming the United States's system of government.
6) Anne Frank
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"Anne Frank's diary is read by children and adults worldwide. It tells two stories: one of an extraordinary young girl living in hiding during one of the most fearsome times in history, and one of a relatable young girl facing the same questions and troubles that kids come up against today. Learn how both sides of this puzzle made up the person who is Anne Frank. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, meet Anne's family and friends, explore "The Annex"...
8) Gandhi
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, see how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or 'great soul,'...
10) Helen Keller
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Discover the inspiring story of Helen Keller, whose activism changed the world for blind and deaf people, and many others.
11) Jane Goodall
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of Jane Goodall, the world's leading expert on chimpanzees, whose work has changed the way humans understand animals.
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
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Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a dream" speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in 1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other enormous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, largely go unspoken. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, learn all about MLK--from his early family life and experiences in education, to his untimely death and the worldwide...
14) Nelson Mandela
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Describes the life and accomplishments of the South African activist and politician who opposed apartheid and became the country's first black head of state after being imprisoned for twenty-seven years.
15) Amelia Earhart
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Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Amelia Earhart is one of the world's most famous aviators in the history of flight and a role model for women everywhere. Follow the story of this trailblazing pilot - from her childhood adventures in Kansas, USA, to her around-the-world-flight in 1937, which ended in her mysterious disappearance over the Pacific Ocean.
16) Jesse Owens
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Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Complemented by full-color photos, information sidebars and quotes, an early reader biography of the track-and-field Olympic gold medalist describes his childhood on an Alabama farm, his years as a world record-breaking student athlete, the discrimination that challenged his ambitions and his four gold-medal wins at the 1936 games in Berlin.
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English
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"At just 25 years of age, Princess Elizabeth succeeded King George VI to the British throne. This compelling book looks at Elizabeth's life as both a public and private figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in the women's army during World War II, her coronation, and her life as queen both at home and in the public eye. The book looks at Elizabeth's marriage to Prince Philip, her husband of more than 70 years, and her life...
Author
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Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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Discover the incredible life story of Barack Obama, the first African American President of the United States.
Barack Obama is famous for his meteoric rise to the presidency of the most powerful country in the world-the United States. This is the story of how he realized his dreams-a story of success, resilience, and perseverance that enabled him to become one of the most admired leaders the world has ever seen. In this children's...
Barack Obama is famous for his meteoric rise to the presidency of the most powerful country in the world-the United States. This is the story of how he realized his dreams-a story of success, resilience, and perseverance that enabled him to become one of the most admired leaders the world has ever seen. In this children's...
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Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Explore the incredible life and career of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Marie Curie in this children's biography.
Discover the inspiring story of Marie Curie—the scientist who made more than one world-changing discovery, and the first woman to win a Nobel Prize—in this fascinating kids' biography.
Born to poor school teachers at a time when women could not attend university in her home country of Poland, Marie Curie sought...
Discover the inspiring story of Marie Curie—the scientist who made more than one world-changing discovery, and the first woman to win a Nobel Prize—in this fascinating kids' biography.
Born to poor school teachers at a time when women could not attend university in her home country of Poland, Marie Curie sought...
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