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The Wright Brothers: Aviation Pioneers and Inventors
Wendie C. Old
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2015)"Traces the path of the Wright Brothers as they pursued their dream of changing the world of aviation."--
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The Wright Brothers: Inventors of the Airplane
Wendie C. Old
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2000)This illustrated biography provides the story of Orville and Wilbur Wright, their first flight in 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and the struggles they endured to get the credit they justly deserved for their historic accomplishments.
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Louis Armstrong: King of Jazz
Wendie C. Old
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 1998)Explores the life and career of the renowned trumpeter and bandleader of the jazz era
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Marian Wright Edelman: Fighter for Children's Rights
Wendie C. Old
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 1995)A biography of the African American lawyer and social reformer who is known for her work on behalf of children's rights
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James Monroe
Wendie C Old
Library Binding (Enslow Publishers, July 1, 1998)-- 100+ page biographies describing the influential men who served as President of the United States.-- Presents in-depth descriptions of each President's political views.
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George Washington
Wendie C. Old
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, June 1, 1997)Explores the life and political career of George Washington from his childhood in Virginia, through his role in the American Revolution, to his years as President
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The Wright Brothers: Aviation Pioneers and Inventors
Wendie C Old
Paperback (Enslow Publishers, Jan. 1, 2015)Orville and Wilbur Wright are best known for their historic flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Their achievement inspired Americans of all ages, but it also brought forth a host of competitors, and the Wright brothers had to struggle to get the credit they deserved. The airplane, however, was just one of a long list of the brothers' accomplishments. The author details the Wright brothers' impact on history as they set out to prove what others had thought impossiblethat human beings could fly.
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Thomas Jefferson
Wendie C. Old
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Nov. 1, 1997)Explores the life of the third president, from his childhood in Virginia, through his writing of the Declaration of Independence, to his years in office
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To Fly: The Story of the Wright Brothers by Wendie C. Old
Wendie C. Old
Hardcover (Clarion Books, Aug. 16, 1748)None
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Duke Ellington: Giant of Jazz
Wendie C. Old
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 1996)Examines the life and career of the talented jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist, from his childhood in Washington, D.C., through his battle against racism, to his influence on the world of jazz.
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The Life of Louis Armstrong: King of Jazz
Wendie C. Old
Hardcover (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2014)Author Wendie C. Old weaves a rich, colorful tapestry of the life of this beloved and brilliant musician known to his fans as Satchmo. Louis Armstrong rose from poverty and a troubled childhood to set the music world on fire with his lively trumpet playing and trademark raspy singing voice. With a natural talent for showmanship, Armstrong won fame while touring around the world, and proved to be one of the most extraordinary performers of the Jazz Age and beyond.
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The Life of Louis Armstrong: King of Jazz
Wendie C. Old
Paperback (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2014)Author Wendie C. Old weaves a rich, colorful tapestry of the life of this beloved and brilliant musician known to his fans as Satchmo. Louis Armstrong rose from poverty and a troubled childhood to set the music world on fire with his lively trumpet playing and trademark raspy singing voice. With a natural talent for showmanship, Armstrong won fame while touring around the world, and proved to be one of the most extraordinary performers of the Jazz Age and beyond.