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  • Abraham Lincoln

    Gillian Gosman

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Introduces the life and accomplisments of Abraham Lincoln.
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  • My Sister's Special

    Jo Prall

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1985)
    Although Angie cannot walk, talk, or use her arms and hands because she is brain-damaged, she goes to school in a wheelchair and enjoys life in a loving family
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  • Jimmy Carter: President and Peacemaker

    David Seidman

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Looks at the thirty-ninth president of the United States and discusses his work promoting social justice, peace, and human rights around the world.
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  • Real-life Stories: will.i.am

    Hettie Bingham

    Paperback (Wayland, Jan. 31, 2017)
    will.i.am is a music and style sensation! Founder of the pop group Black Eyed Peas, solo artist and collaborator, he is one of the biggest names on the music scene today. He is known for his awesome outfits and amazing musical talent, his appearance on The Voice, his philanthropism and much more. Find out about the man behind the microphone: what inspires will.i.am, where he grew up, his interests in entrepreneurship, technology, fashion and entertainment, and his important charity work. A fantastic resource for biography based project work!
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  • Life Story of a Salamander

    Charlotte Guillain

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 1, 2014)
    This book tells the life story of a salamander, using simple, concise text and stunning photographs. Read it to discover the unique life cycle and metamorphosis undergone by this fascinating amphibian as it changes from an egg to a larva to a fully grown adult salamander.
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  • Real-life Stories: Kylie Minogue

    Sarah Levete

    Hardcover (Wayland, Oct. 25, 2016)
    Kylie Minogue has been in the spotlight since her role as Charlene in the hit Australian TV show, Neighbours. However, the star is best known for her amazing pop persona and sensational sell-out concerts. Find out who the princess of pop really is - discover how she rose to fame, why she and sister Dannii were once TV rivals, where Kylie finds her musical inspiration and how she won her devastating battle with cancer. A fantastic resource for biography based project work!
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  • Life Story of a Ladybug

    Charlotte Guillain

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 1, 2014)
    This book tells the life story of a ladybug, using simple, concise text and stunning photographs. Read it to discover the unique life cycle and metamorphosis undergone by this fascinating insect as it changes from an egg to a larva to a colorful ladybug.
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  • The Hedgehog

    Angela Royston, Maurice Pledger

    Paperback (Ideals Childrens Books, Sept. 1, 1989)
    Traces the life of a young hedgehog, hunting, mating, giving birth, raising her young to maturity, and hibernating during the cold winter
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  • Bram Stoker: The Man Who Wrote Dracula

    Steven Otfinoski

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Nov. 1, 2005)
    Details the life of Bram Stoker, from his sickly childhood to his job as a theater critic and stage manager, including his inspiration for the character of Count Dracula and his influence on literature and the stage.
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  • Kippie Moeketsi: Sad man of jazz

    Peter Esterhuysen

    Paperback (ViVa Books, March 15, 1995)
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  • Real-life Stories: Jeremy Clarkson

    Hettie Bingham

    Paperback (Wayland, Dec. 27, 2016)
    Jeremy Clarkson is the original petrolhead! Driving the latest, fastest cars, taking on incredible challenges, and travelling all over the world is all in a day's work for him. Known to be funny, honest and outspoken, the famous ex-Top Gear star leaves people in no doubt as to what he thinks!Find out about the man behind the wheel: what inspires Jeremy, where he went to school, how he went from selling teddy bears to TV presenter and even what he has for breakfast! A fantastic resource for biography based project work!
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  • Steve Jobs: Thinking Differently

    Patricia Lakin

    Hardcover (Aladdin, June 9, 2015)
    This must-read biography of Steve Jobs provides an “absorbing, detailed account of Apple’s first heady days” (School Library Journal) and beyond, and is specially written for a younger audience.Visionary. Pioneer. Little terror. Entrepreneur. Inventor. College dropout. Creative genius. These are just a few of the words used to describe the late Steve Jobs, cofounder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. In this comprehensive biography for middle grade readers, discover the story of the “Thomas Edison of our time.” Originally published in 2012, this revised edition includes eight pages of photos as well as a timeline and index.
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