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My First Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Marion Dane Bauer, Jamie Smith
Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Dec. 1, 2009)The MY FIRST BIOGRAPHY series brings the biggest life stories to the smallest readers.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a great man. His words changed the way people thought, and his actions spurred them on to change the world. With simple, lyrical text and bold, kid-friendly illustrations, this book introduces Dr. King to the youngest readers and inspires them to change the world.
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Mother Teresa
Lola M. Schaefer
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2003)Text and photographs introduce the biography of the Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa, who founded an order of nuns called the Missionaries of Charity to take care of the poor in India.
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Henry Ford
Lola M. Schaefer
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2000)A biography of Henry Ford, the man whose Model T automobile made the gasoline powered car affordable to Americans.
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Booker T. Washington
Lola M. Schaefer
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2003)Text and photographs introduce the biography of Booker T. Washington, a former African American slave who later became an educator and author.
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Sandra Day O'Connor
Gini Holland, Gary Rees
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 1997)Introduces the life and accomplishments of the first woman to be named to the Supreme Court
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Benjamin Franklin
Cassie Mayer
Library Binding (Heinemann, Oct. 8, 2007)This engaging series give children a first introduction to important historical figures and their impact on the lives of Americans. Books include information on major accomplishments in each person’s life and explain how their actions impacted history. Illustrations and primary sources are used to enhance students’ understanding of the text. This title looks at Benjamin Franklin, from his early life, through the work that made him famous.
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Wilma Mankiller
Gini Holland, Mike White
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, April 1, 1997)Describes the life of the Indian activist who became the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
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Abraham Lincoln
Marion Dane Bauer, Liz Goulet Dubois
Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Jan. 1, 2012)President Abraham Lincoln thought slavery was wrong. He fought a war to hold the country together and to make it free for everyone.With simple, lyrical text and bold, kid-friendly illustrations, this book introduces Abraham Lincoln to the youngest readers and inspires them to stand up for what's right.
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My First Biography: Christopher Columbus
Marion Dane Bauer, Liz Goulet Dubois
Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Aug. 1, 2010)The MY FIRST BIOGRAPHY series brings the biggest life stories to the smallest readers.Christopher Columbus dreamed of adventure and discovery. He sailed across an ocean to an unknown land. He showed the way. Many others followed. With simple, lyrical text and bold, kid-friendly illustrations, this book introduces Christopher Columbus to the youngest readers and inspires them to follow their dreams.
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Jackie Robinson
Lola M. Schaefer
Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2002)Text and photographs introduce the biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African American baseball player on a major league team, as well as the first African American elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Booker T. Washington
Lola M. Schaefer
Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2003)Text and photographs introduce the biography of Booker T. Washington, a former African American slave who later became an educator and author.
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Annie Oakley
Jan Gleiter, Kathleen Thompson, Yoshi Miyake
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, June 1, 1995)A biography of the frontier woman who was famous for her skills as a sharpshooter which she demonstrated in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and other shows of the time
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