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1) Geronimo
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Apache warrior Geronimo was a survivor. He spent most of his life fighting soldiers who wanted to take his tribe's lands. His bravery and military skills were widely admired, even by his enemies. This respectful and accessible biography of the Native American leader tells readers about Geronimo's motivations and his dreams for his people. The colorful and inviting format, fact boxes, and historical photographs make this an invaluable book for learning...
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Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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Yes, George Washington was the first U.S. president, but what did he do before that? A whole lot! This attention-grabbing biography has all the answers, including many surprising facts that will have readers wanting to share Washington's story with family and friends. Charming cartoons of Washington intermingle with historical paintings and images, while entertaining, accessible text makes getting to know George an achievable and motivating experience...
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
After spending almost 30 years in prison for fighting against apartheid in South Africa, Nelson Mandela became that nation's first black president. This important biography explains to readers what apartheid is, how Mandela and his supporters battled against it, and how he survived a brutal imprisonment to become a living symbol of civil and democratic rights. Mandela's moving and inspiring life story is told through accessible text, supporting fact...
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Pub. Date
2020.
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English
Description
Ruth Bader Ginsburg or RBG as she is known to her many admirers, is at the pinnacle of a profession in law as a justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. However, she faced great obstacles in her early career simply because she was a woman. This enlightening profile will inspire readers to not give in to discrimination as they discover more about this remarkable woman. Cartoon figures of Ginsburg and fun fact boxes make this volume even more...
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Anytime Kate Middleton steps out of the house, cameras capture her every move. As the Duchess of Cambridge, she is an intriguing figure to many who wonder what it would be like to be a member of the British royal family, and a future queen. This charming biography, packed with colorful photographs, gives readers a glimpse into Kate's early life, including her athletic prowess in school and her first dates with Prince William. They'll also learn about...
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Michelle Robinson was a young, ambitious lawyer from Chicago when she met her husband-to-be Barack Obama. Michelle juggled her career and two daughters while supporting her husband's political career, which led him to the White House as the first black president. After Barack left office, Michelle continued to be a global figurehead for advancing women's rights. This accessible biography, which features interesting fact boxes, vivid photographs, and...
9) Barack Obama
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the childhood and rise in politics of Barack Obama, and the highlight events from his presidencies.
11) Sacagawea
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Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Examines the life of the famed Native American guide who played a critical role in the success of Lewis and Clark's historic exploration of the western United States during the early 1800s.
15) Amelia Earhart
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Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Biography of pioneering pilot Amelia Earhart shows her remarkable spirit and great tenacity as it presents her life, from her first encounter with an airplane to her unsolved disappearance over the Pacific Ocean.
16) Anne Frank
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Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Biography of pioneering pilot Amelia Earhart shows her remarkable spirit and great tenacity as it presents her life, from her first encounter with an airplane to her unsolved disappearance over the Pacific Ocean.
17) Malala Yousafzai
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Approximately 130 million school-aged girls around the world are not receiving an education. One of the most powerful figures in the fight for education equality is Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani teen who has inspired the world with her fearless activism and public speaking. When she was 11 years old, Yousafzai gave her first speech against the Taliban's prohibition of education for girls. At only 15 years old, Yousafzai survived an assassination...
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A hideously disfigured composer, who lives in seclusion beneath the Paris Opera House, becomes a Svengali figure to young singer Christine Daaé, moulding her into a star performer. But his obsessive love for Christine is unrequited and when he fears she will be lost to him, his jealousy endangers everyone. Gaston Leroux's Phantom is one of literature's most famous tragic outsiders, inspiring fear and pity in an enthralling tale of fixation and thwarted...
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