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  • Napoleon. Lucy Lethbridge

    Lucy Lethbridge

    Hardcover (Usborne Books, Sept. 15, 2005)
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  • Alexander the Great

    J. Bingham

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, July 31, 2004)
    This brand new series brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures. Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations bring the reader close to the action as they learn about each famous character. Age 7-11.
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  • Explorers: From Columbus to Armstrong

    Felicity Everett

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, Aug. 1, 1991)
    Introduces numerous explorers throughout history, including medieval explorers, polar expeditions, mountain climbers, and space explorations.
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  • Captain Cook

    Rebecca Levene

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, April 30, 2005)
    Three new titles in this burgeoning series, providing a great introduction to the remarkable lives of important historical figures.Each book describes a famous life, following the protagonist through their triumphs and tribulations.Lively speech, gentle humour and colourful illustrations bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds.
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  • Florence Nightingale

    L. Lethbridge

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, July 31, 2004)
    Born into a wealthy family, Florence Nightingale could have lived a life of leisure and luxury. Instead she longed to be a nurse. In 1830, that was the last thing a rich girl could do - but Florence was no ordinary girl. Ages 7-11.
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  • The Story of Squanto: First Friend to the Pilgrims

    Cathy East Dubowski, Steven James Petruccio

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Describes how Squanto played an important role in making peace between his fellow Native Americans and the settlers at Plymouth, so that they could share the first feast of Thanksgiving.
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  • The Story of Junipero Serra: Brave Adventurer

    Florence Meiman White, Stephen Marchesi

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1996)
    Presents the life story of the intrepid Franciscan missionary and explorer who established the first nine missions in California and devoted his life to working with the Indians.
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  • Cleopatra

    Katie Daynes

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, July 31, 2004)
    This is a brand new series, bringing to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures. Lively speech, gentle humour and full- colour illustrations bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds. Young readers will learn about each famous character as they read about their achievements. Ages 7-11
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  • Marie Antoinette

    Katie Daynes

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, April 30, 2005)
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  • The Story of Shirley Temple Black: Hollywood's Youngest Star

    Carlo Fiori

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1997)
    A biography of the popular child actress who grew up to have many interesting careers as an adult, including that of businesswoman, author, and diplomat.
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  • Winston Churchill Famous Lives

    KatieF Daynes

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Feb. 25, 2006)
    Thoughtful introduction to the remarkable life of Winston Churchill for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand the famous person and their times. Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Churchill's life and times. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.

  • The Usborne Book of Kings & Queens: From Tutankhamun to Elizabeth II

    Philippa Wingate

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 1995)
    Offers brief profiles of kings and queens from a variety of cultures and time periods
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