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Books in People We Should Know: Second Series series

  • Amelia Earhart

    Jonatha A. Brown

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes the life of the pilot who, in 1932, was the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean, and who was later lost at sea while attempting to fly around the world.
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  • Steven Spielberg

    Jonatha A. Brown

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Discusses the personal life and professional career of the successful motion picture producer and director Steven Spielberg.
    Q
  • Neil Armstrong

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2009)
    Now expanded to 48 pages, our ongoing, exciting biography series introduces readers to some of the most remarkable people in recent times—and in the news today. People We Should Know gives readers a close-up look at key figures from a variety of arenas—from sports to politics. Each exciting book gives readers insight about each person’s early life, inspirations, and the struggles they faced on their rise to greatness.
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  • LeBron James

    Mike Kennedy

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Gives readers a close-up look at key figures from a variety of arenas--from sports to politics--offering insight into each person's early life, inspirations, and the struggles they faced on their rise to greatness.
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  • Martin Luther King Jr.

    Jonatha A. Brown

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes the life and career of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including his accomplishments in the civil rights movement and his impact on American history.
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  • Ellen Ochoa

    Jayne Keedle

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Describes the life and accomplishments of Ellen Ochoa, from her childhood in California to her achievement as the first Hispanic woman in space.
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  • Danica Patrick

    Dina El Nabli

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Profiles the young driver who has broken many gender barrier in racing.
    P
  • Henry Ford

    Jonatha A. Brown

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2005)
    A biography of the man responsible for mass producing the automobile in the early part of the twentieth century.
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  • Neil Armstrong

    Jonatha A. Brown

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2005)
    A biography of the first astronaut to walk on the moon, covering his childhood, training as a fighter pilot, and career at NASA.
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  • Muhammad Ali

    Jonatha A. Brown

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2005)
    A biography of the boxer recounts how he became a champion and how his strong opinions and willingness to speak his mind made him a controversial figure.
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  • Neil Armstrong

    Rachel A Koestler-Grack

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2009)
    Now expanded to 48 pages, our ongoing, exciting biography series introduces readers to some of the most remarkable people in recent times—and in the news today. People We Should Know gives readers a close-up look at key figures from a variety of arenas—from sports to politics. Each exciting book gives readers insight about each person’s early life, inspirations, and the struggles they faced on their rise to greatness.
    P
  • Amelia Earhart

    Jonatha A. Brown

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes the life of the pilot who, in 1932, was the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean, and who was later lost at sea while attempting to fly around the world.
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