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  • Booker T. Washington

    Lola M. Schaefer

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Text and photographs introduce the biography of Booker T. Washington, a former African American slave who later became an educator and author.
    G

  • Annie Oakley

    Jan Gleiter, Kathleen Thompson, Yoshi Miyake

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, June 1, 1995)
    A biography of the frontier woman who was famous for her skills as a sharpshooter which she demonstrated in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and other shows of the time
    N

  • Bill Gates

    Jeanne M. Lesinski

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions, 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.
    V

  • J. K. Rowling

    Colleen Sexton

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Developed with the A&E Television Networks, this engrossing series offers an accessible examination of some of the world's most popular and influential people from history, entertainment, and current events.
    W

  • Rosa Parks

    Lola M. Schaefer

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Text and photographs introduce the biography of Rosa Parks, the African American woman from Alabama whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus to a white man helped establish the civil rights movement.
    N

  • Gloria Estefan

    Michael Benson

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, April 1, 2000)
    Presents a biography of the Cuban-born singer, composer, and entertainer who has recorded such hits as "Into the Light," "Conga," "Turn the Beat Around," and "Reach."
    Y

  • Walt Disney

    Sarah Tieck

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Readers will learn about Disney's childhood, education, and career as a groundbreaking animator and entrepreneur. Disney's early interest and talent as an artist and cartoonist are discussed, including his work in advertising and the formation of Walt Disney Company. Also included are Disney's famous animated movies and characters, such as Mickey Mouse, as well as the making of Disneyland and Disney World.
    P

  • Colin Powell

    Reggie Finlayson

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions, Sept. 1, 2003)
    A biography covering the childhood and military and political careers of General Colin Powell.
    X

  • Martha Stewart

    Ann Kerns

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Oct. 24, 2006)
    Developed with the A&E Television Networks, this engrossing series offers an accessible examination of some of the world's most popular and influential people from history, entertainment, and current events.

  • Shakira

    Katherine Krohn

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Oct. 1, 2007)
    Examines the life of the popular Colombian singer, songwriter, musician, and philanthropist.
    Q

  • Christian Heroines: Just Like You

    Catherine MacKenzie

    Paperback (CF4Kids, Jan. 20, 2014)
    These women made sacrifices for their faith. They endured pain and suffering in order to give glory to their Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and they have given us a legacy. With these twenty-one heroines you can go through history and see how these women made a difference in their world and in church. From the slave girl Blandina through to the young mother Betty Stam, we discover the women from the early church to modern missionaries who face their struggles with the strength of God. Nothing could separate them, or us, from the love of God.
    T

  • The Beatles

    Jeremy Roberts

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Oct. 1, 2001)
    Tells the story of the Beatles, describing how the group began, their phenomenal success and influence, the breakup of the group, and their separate musical careers.
    V