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Books in History Matters series

  • Gunfighters of the American West

    Thomas Thrasher

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, March 1, 2000)
    Discusses six famous and influential American gunfighters, including "Wild Bill" Hickok, Wyatt Earp, and William H. "Billy the Kid" Bonney.
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  • Franco

    Richard Kisch

    Hardcover (Wayland, )
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  • Civil War Generals of the Confederacy

    James P. Reger

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Focuses on the military careers of influential generals of the Confederacy during the Civil War
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  • Rachel Carson - Pbk

    Francene Sabin, Yoshi Miyake

    Paperback (Troll Communications, March 1, 1998)
    Describes the life of the marine biologist and science writer whose book "Silent Spring" changed the way we look at pesticides
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  • History Makers - Home-Run Kings

    Michael V. Uschan

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, March 1, 2000)
    Players who hit the most home runs have always been the most revered in baseball. George "Babe" Ruth was the first and ultimate "King of Swat," but his records have all been broken by Henry "Hammerin' Hank" Aaron, Roger Maris, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Discover the unique personalities that drove all these players to greatness.
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  • Dogs

    Igloo Books Ltd

    Hardcover (Igloo Books Ltd, Jan. 1, 2013)
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  • Courage Of Helen Keller

    Francene Sabin, Jean Meyer

    Paperback (Troll Communications, March 1, 1998)
    Recounts how the young Helen Keller, left blind and deaf by a childhood illness, learned to communicate with the world.
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  • Awesome Athletes

    Ron Horton

    Hardcover (Lucent, Oct. 3, 2003)
    Profiles five athletes who participate in the extreme sports of skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, rock climbing, and mountain bike racing.
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  • Great Authors of Children's Literature

    Wendy Mass

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Profiles the lives and innovative work of the following popular authors: A. A. Milne, C. S. Lewis, E.B. White, Dr. Seuss, Roald Dahl, Maurice Sendak, and Judy Blume.
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  • Henry Ford: Industrialist

    David Long

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2016)
    "The History Makers biography of Henry Ford illustrates the transformation of an American businessman from his building successes and ideals to his emergence as an icon of industry and the modern world. This title starts by analyzing his origins and the stages of his career, then goes beyond chronology to evaluate his emblematic principles and inventiveness. From life to legacy, readers witness the evolution of a man into legend"--Provided by publisher.
  • Jane Austen: Novelist

    Caroline Sanderson

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 1, 2017)
    "Examines the life of the English novelist, including her youth, modern adaptations of her work, and her posthumous celebrity"--Provided by publisher.
  • History Makers - Great Male Comedians

    Stuart A. Kallen

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, March 1, 2001)
    From the silent films of Charlie Chaplin to the cutting-edge stand-up routines of Chris Rock, Great Male Comedians details the lives and times of some of the world's most influential jokesters. Also included are biographies of Groucho Marx, Bill Cosby, Eddie Murphy, John Belushi, Jim Carrey and others.
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