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  • The Story of Muhammad Ali: Heavyweight Champion of the World

    Barry Denenberg

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, June 1, 1996)
    Describes the life of the controversial heavyweight fighter, both in and out of the ring.
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  • Queen Elizabeth II: Monarch of Our Times

    Sara Barton-Wood

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Portrays the daily life of Queen Elizabeth, from her childhood as niece of the crown prince to her response to Princess Diana's death, and looks at the prospects for the future of the monarchy.
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  • The Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder: Pioneer Girl

    Megan Stine, Marcy Dunn Ramsey

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 1996)
    A biography of the writer whose pioneer life on the American prairie became the basis for her "Little House" books.
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  • The Story of George Bush: The Forty-First President of the United States

    Mark Sufrin

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1997)
    A biography of a man who has served the United States in many capacities, most currently as the forty-first President.
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  • Bill Gates: Computer Legend

    Sara Barton-Wood

    Library Binding (Raintree, Nov. 1, 2001)
    Barton-Wood, Sara
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  • The Usborne Book of Famous Lives

    Richard Dungworth, Philippa Wingate, Struan Reid, Felicity Everett, Patricia Fara

    Paperback (Edc Pub, Jan. 1, 1998)
    From nuclear physicists to sharp-shooters, f rom ice dancers to the Dalai Lama, this book looks at the pe ople who have shaped history with their exploits, amazing di scoveries or infamous deeds '
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  • The Life of Abigail Adams

    Maria Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Abigail Adams was married to one of the first US presidents. Her son was also president of the United States. In this book, readers will learn even more fascinating facts about Abigail Adams. Age-appropriate content and accessible language will help beginning readers appreciate this influential woman from early American history. With historic images, a timeline, and achievable content, this book will engage those starting to learn about the excitement surrounding the founding of the United States.
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  • Muhammad Ali: The Greatest

    Jason Hook

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 2001)
    Profiles the famous boxer, describing his childhood and his successful fights for heavyweight titles and for his personal beliefs.
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  • The Story of George Washington: Quiet Hero

    Joyce Milton, Tom LaPadula

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 1996)
    Recounts the life of America's first president, including his youth in Virginia, military career, role in the formation of an independent nation, and leadership of that new country.
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  • The Life of Cleopatra

    Kathleen Connors

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Classroom, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Explores the life of Cleopatra, her role as the last ruler of Egypt before the Roman conquest--a position she had to share first with her brothers and then with her son--and her relationships with the Romans Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.
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  • Martin Luther King

    Valerie Schloredt, Pam Brown, Susan Ullstein

    Paperback (Penguin Longman Publishing, Feb. 5, 1990)
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  • The Story of Jim Henson: Creator of the Muppets

    Stephanie St. Pierre

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1997)
    A biography of the puppeteer who created over 2000 Muppets, including Kermit the Frog, old Waldorf, and Link Hogthrob.
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