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Albert Einstein: Scientist
Andrew Andrew May
Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 1, 2017)"This book features little-known details of Einsteins life, the viewpoints of his peers, and photographs chronicling his life"--Provided by publisher.
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Pope John Paul II: Pontiff
Hugh Costello
Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 1, 2017)"This book features an exploration of Pope John Paul IIs pontificate as well as a brief history of the papacy"--Provided by publisher.
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History Makers - Leaders of Women's Suffrage
Kristina Dumbeck
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 2000)Spanning 72 years, the struggle for woman suffrage required the commitment of many brave and hard-working women. Each of the women in this book dedicated her life to the fight that would eventually win women the right to vote.
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History Makers - Women Pop Stars
Jennifer Keeley
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 2000)In a world traditionally dominated by men, these six women have captured some of the music industry's most coveted honors, opinions, and awards. From Tina Turner to Madonna to Lauren Hill, this title will cover the women whose influences have molded pop music into what it is today.
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History Makers - Heroes of the Holocaust
Susan Glick
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Dec. 17, 2002)The Holocaust was a time of both evil and courage. Here are the stories of six remarkable people who made conscious, deliberate decisions to save the lives of people they'd never met. Oskar Schindler, Raoul Wallenberg, Vladka Reed, Andre Trocme, Hannah Senech, and Jan Karski are heroes who made a difference.
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Rulers of Ancient Egypt
Russell Roberts
Library Binding (Lucent Books, March 1, 1999)Discusses five famous and influential leaders of ancient Egypt. Included are Queen Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Tutankhamon, Ramses II, and Cleopatra.
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Gay Rights Activists
Kate Burns
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Feb. 28, 2005)Presents a history of the movement in America from World War II through the early twenty-first century, and chronicles the influential lives of several key leaders.
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The Mayans
Louise Spilsbury
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)Jump into the past and visit the world of the mysterious Mayans. Get the lowdown of gruesome sacrifice. Discover why the Mayans wore the heads of their enemies. Take a peek inside the world of the spooky Mayan priest, find out why children were cross-eyed, and discover the world’s first chocolate money as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!
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History Makers - Hitler's Henchmen
Marylou Kjelle
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 30, 2003)Hitler's appointment as Chancellor of Germany in 1933 began a twelve-year reign of terror throughout most of Europe. Hitler masterminded the atrocities, but he did not act alone. Hitler's Henchmen chronicles the lives of five of Hitler's closest associates - the men called upon to implement the brutalities which resulted in the Third Reich being responsible for history's darkest days.
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History Makers - Pirates
Lisa Yount
Hardcover (Lucent Books, March 15, 2002)In the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, famous pirates such as Henry Morgan and Blackbeard had important effects on the history of the Caribbean and other parts of the world. Their lives were less glamorous but just as exciting as the romantic books and movies they inspired.
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Isaac Newton
Andrew Andrew May
Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2016)"The History Makers biography of Isaac Newton narrates events from this mathematicians personal life while providing key details about the scientists and theories he studied and the trials of his world"--Provided by publisher.
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Cartoonists
Bradley Steffens, Robyn Conley-Weaver
Library Binding (Lucent Books, March 1, 2000)Discusses the lives and achievements of seven cartoonists who have made a major impact on society through their art and wit: Mort Walker, Chuck Jones, Charles Schulz, Garry Trudeau, Cathy Guisewite, Matt Groening, and Scott Adams.
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