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  • On the Halfpipe with Tony Hawk

    Matt Christopher

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Delving into the life of skateboarding sensation Tony Hawk, this biography examines how he began skateboarding at age nine and his performance at the 1999 ESPN X Games, where he astonished viewers by performing a trick thought impossible to do. Illustrations.
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  • Ruby Bridges

    Simone T. Ribke

    Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2015)
    Meet Ruby Bridges!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Ruby Bridges grew up at a time when African-American people were treated as second-class citizens in many parts of the United States. At just six year old, this courageous child stood up against racism and hatred to help integrate Louisiana's school system. Her story continues to inspire people of all ages.
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  • Chris Pratt

    Abdo Kenny

    Paperback (Fly!, Jan. 1, 2019)
    This title focuses on TV and movie star Chris Pratt. We learn about his early life, his time in the spotlight, from the TV show Parks and Recreationto being one of the Marvel Avengers, and the legacy he will leave behind. This hi-lo title is complete with dazzling photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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  • Lin-Manuel Miranda: Revolutionary Playwright, Composer, and Actor

    Heather E. Schwartz

    Paperback (Lerner Publications TM, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Playwright and Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda is best known as the mind behind the smash-hit musical Hamilton. This title explores Hamilton and Miranda's other works, as well as his life off-stage.
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  • Booker T. Washington: Teacher, Speaker, and Leader

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Siri Weber Feeney

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Booker T. Washington always loved school. Even though he was born into slavery, Booker found ways to learn. By the time he turned 25, he had helped establish a school in Alabama for African Americans. Find out how Booker T. Washington became a leader in the African-American community.
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  • Ellen Ochoa

    Elizabeth D. Jaffe, Nanci R. Vargus

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Provides a brief description of the first Hispanic woman astronaut.
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  • Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World

    Ryan Jacobson, Gordon Purcell, Barbara Schulz

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)
    A biography describing the childhood, private life, and years of public service of the popular First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Written in graphic-novel format.
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  • George Washington: Farmer, Soldier, President

    Pamela Hill Nettleton, Jeffrey Joseph Yesh

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2003)
    A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the man who was the first President of the United States.
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  • Millie Bobby Brown

    Abdo Kenny

    Paperback (Fly!, Jan. 1, 2019)
    This title focuses on Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown. Go upside-down with information related to her early life, her time in the spotlight, and the legacy she will leave behind. This hi-lo title is complete with dazzling photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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  • Sterling Biographies®: Albert Einstein: The Miracle Mind

    Tabatha Yeatts

    Paperback (Sterling, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Thanks to his monumental accomplishments, Albert Einstein’s name is synonymous with genius. With his famous E=MC² and insights into quantum physics, this legendary scientist not only revolutionized the way we understand the universe, but paved the way for such diverse technology as lasers, cell phones, electron microscopes, DVD players, atomic weaponry, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Featuring kid-friendly explanations of the scientific principles, this compelling biography follows Einstein from his childhood through his early career struggles, and on to the theoretical breakthroughs and groundbreaking writings that won him the Nobel Prize. Equally important, we get a complete portrait of the man, who—deeply affected by the Holocaust—dedicated his life to pacifism and equal rights for all.
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  • George Springer

    Kenny Abdo

    Library Binding (Fly!, Aug. 1, 2018)
    This title focuses on George Springer and gives information related to his early life, his time in the pros, and the legacy he leaves behind. The title is complete with beautiful, colorful photographs and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards, Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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  • Florence Nightingale: Lady with the Lamp

    Trina Robbins, Anne Timmons

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Tells the life story of Florence Nightingale, the English nurse who reformed military hospitals during the Crimean War and became the founder of modern nursing. Written in graphic-novel format.
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