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Irena Sendler: Get to Know the World War II Rescuer
Judy Greenspan
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)Irena Sendler was a social worker who wanted to help people. World War II left many vulnerable. Irena helped them get medical care and necessities to live. Then she took the greatest risk. Learn more about the woman who smuggled Jewish children to safety.
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Steven Spielberg: Get to Know the Extraordinary Filmmaker
Judy Greenspan
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)Steven Spielberg has changed the cinematic world with his hugely popular films. Testing out new technology, telling dramatic stories, and collaborating with successful directors, actors, and producers helped build Spielberg's reputation as a director and producer.
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Steven Spielberg: Get to Know the Extraordinary Filmmaker
Judy Greenspan
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)Steven Spielberg has changed the cinematic world with his hugely popular films. Testing out new technology, telling dramatic stories, and collaborating with successful directors, actors, and producers helped build Spielberg's reputation as a director and producer.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Get to Know the Justice Who Speaks Her Mind
John Joseph Micklos Jr.
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2019)Growing up, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was no stranger to being treated unfairly. After all, she was female and Jewish--two groups that faced discrimination at the time. But Ruth worked hard in school, finished first in her class, and eventually became only the second woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. She continues to stand up for the underdog, including fighting for women's rights and fair treatment of workers.
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Stan Lee: Get to Know the Comics Creator
Cristina Oxtra
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)Stan Lee is one of the most influential people in the comic book world. The memorable heroes he created, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men, and Daredevil, helped build Marvel Comics into the publishing powerhouse we know today.
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Anne Frank: Get to Know the Girl Beyond Her Diary
Kassandra Kathleen Radomski
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2019)Shortly after her 13th birthday, Anne Frank and her family were forced into hiding. It was World War II and the German Nazis were rounding up Jewish people and killing them or sending them to work in horrible camps. During her time in hiding, Anne wrote about the experience in her diary. What was the fate of Anne and her family? What became of her diary? Find the answers to these questions and more in Anne Frank: Get to Know the Girl Beyond Her Diary.
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Stephen Hawking: Get to Know the Man Behind the Theory
Cristina Oxtra
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)Stephen Hawking was one of the greatest minds of our time. His theories about the universe have changed the way we think about black holes and the Big Bang. Learn more about the physicist on wheels who traveled the world. The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.
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Wangari Maathai: Get to Know the Woman Who Planted Trees to Bring Change
Lisa A. Crayton
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)Wangari Maathai was a fierce protector of the environment and a couragous advocate for women's rights, especially in her native country of Kenya. Her journey from a girl of rural Africa to college professor, founder of the Green Belt Movement, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate shows readers how little things can bring about big change.
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John McCain: Get to Know the Brave POW and Senator
Dani Gabriel
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)Before he was a senator, John McCain fought in the Vietnam War and served in the House of Representatives. He ran for president of the United States in 2008. Get to know the maverick who was willing to speak his mind.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Get to Know the Rising Politician
Leticia Gonzales
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often known as AOC, wrote her name in the history books in 2018 when she became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress. Her fearless, meteoric rise from paycheck-to-paycheck to the House of Representatives and her tireless advocacy for a world inclusive of all peoples will fascinate readers.
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Ruby Bridges: Get to Know the Girl Who Took a Stand for Education
M. Michelle Derosier
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2019)Ruby Bridges was just six years old when she was chosen to be the first (and only) black child in the all-white William Frantz Elementary School. At the time, Ruby was too young to understand how the simple act of attending school would change the lives of many to come. Her courageous act left the legacy that given a chance, anyone at any age can make a difference in the world.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Get to Know the Justice Who Speaks Her Mind
John Joseph Micklos Jr.
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2019)Growing up, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was no stranger to being treated unfairly. After all, she was female and Jewish--two groups that faced discrimination at the time. But Ruth worked hard in school, finished first in her class, and eventually became only the second woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. She continues to stand up for the underdog, including fighting for women's rights and fair treatment of workers.
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