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  • Jane Goodall: Animal Scientist

    Katherine Krohn, Cynthia Martin, Anne Timmons

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Tells the life story of animal scientist, Jane Goodall. Written in graphic-novel format.
    T

  • DK Biography: Thomas Edison

    Jan Adkins

    Hardcover (DK Children, Aug. 3, 2009)
    Filled with archival photographs and amazing facts, this groundbreaking series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters. The series now features a refreshed design, taking the series' original look in a more modern direction. DK Biography: Thomas Edison tells the story of the famous inventor, from his childhood as an "addled" student, to his reign as the "Wizard of Menlo Park," where he developed the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and many other inventions still in use today. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
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  • Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World

    Ryan Jacobson, Gordon Purcell, Barbara Schulz

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2005)
    A biography describing the childhood, private life, and years of public service of the popular First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Written in graphic-novel format.
    T

  • Amelia Earhart: Legendary Aviator

    Jameson Anderson, Charles Barnett III, Rod Whigham

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Tells the story of Amelia Earhart, the daring female aviator who disappeared while attempting to become the first woman to fly a plane around the world. Written in graphic-novel format.
    R

  • Stephen Hawking

    Stephanie Sammartino McPherson

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Sept. 6, 2006)
    Examines the life and work of the British physicist who overcame the challenges of ALS to become one of the foremost scientists of the twentieth century.

  • Wilma Rudolph: Olympic Track Star

    Lee Engfer, Cynthia Martin, Anne Timmons

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)
    A biography on the life of Wilma Rudolph, hero of the 1960 Rome Olympics. Written in graphic-novel format.
    T

  • Thomas Jefferson: Great American

    Matt Doeden, Gordon Purcell, Terry Beatty

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Tells the life story of President Thomas Jefferson, the individual who authored the Declaration of Independence. Written in graphic-novel format.
    T

  • DK Biography: Laura Ingalls Wilder

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, March 16, 2009)
    Filled with archival photographs and amazing fact boxes, DK Biography is a groundbreaking series that introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters. DK Biography: Laura Ingalls Wilder pays tribute to the author of the beloved Little House on the Prairie series and the exciting pioneer childhood that was the inspiration for her books. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
    T

  • Bill Gates

    Jeanne M. Lesinski

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Dec. 28, 2006)
    A biography of the man who created Microsoft, from his childhood to his future plans to work full-time for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to direct its charitable efforts around the world.

  • Bob Marley: The Life of a Musical Legend

    Gary Jeffrey, Terry Riley Illustrator

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Aug. 1, 2006)
    In graphic novel format, presents the life and accomplishments of the legendary songwriter, rhythm guitarist, and reggae superstar.
    W

  • DK Biography: Barack Obama

    Stephen Krensky

    Hardcover (DK Children, Dec. 21, 2009)
    Loaded with archival photographs and amazing facts, the DK Biography series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters. From his early life in Hawaii and Indonesia, to his work as a community organizer in Chicago, to his first months in the Oval Office, DK Biography: Barack Obama tells the story of the 44th president of the United States. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
    X

  • DK Biography: Harriet Tubman

    Kem Knapp Sawyer

    Hardcover (DK Children, Jan. 18, 2010)
    Loaded with archival photographs and amazing facts, the DK Biography series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters. DK Biography: Harriet Tubman tells the story of the famous abolitionist, from her childhood as a slave on a Maryland plantation, to her dramatic escape, to her tireless work as an organizer of the Underground Railroad.
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