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  • Stephen Hawking: Understanding the Universe

    Gail Sakurai

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1996)
    A biography of the British theoretical physicist describes his advances in the study of cosmology, accomplished despite being physically limited by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-- Lou Gehrig's disease
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  • Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin, a

    David A Adler, John And Alexandra Wallner, Patrick Collins

    Audio CD (Live Oak Media (NY), Feb. 28, 2008)
    Highlights of his work as an inventor, a statesman, and a printer provide an interesting overview of the life of Benjamin Franklin in this straightforward account. Tracking the milestones throughout his life and providing informative details about his accomplishments makes this presentation an excellent introductory biography.
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  • Wynton Marsalis: Gifted Trumpet Player

    Craig Awmiller

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1996)
    Portrays the life and career of the African-American musician who plays both jazz and classical and who most of all loves to teach children about music
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  • Barbara Bush: 1st Lady of Literacy

    June Behrens

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1990)
    Presents the life of the woman who married the forty-first president of the United States
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  • Cesar Chavez & LA Cuasa

    Naurice Roberts

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1986)
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  • Nelson Mandela: Freedom for South Africa

    Pamela Dell

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Dec. 1, 1994)
    A biography of the Black South African leader, focusing on his struggle to overthrow the tyrannies of apartheid
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  • Carolina Herrera: International Fashion Designer

    Janet Riehecky

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, May 1, 1991)
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  • Barbara Jordan: The Great Lady from Texas; Picture-Story Biographies: Picture-Story Biographies

    Naurice Roberts

    Paperback (Children's Press (CT), Feb. 15, 1990)
    A biography of the Texas lawyer and teacher who, among other achievements, served three terms in the House of Representatives, the first black woman ever to be elected to that office from the South.

  • Mae Jemison: Space Scientist

    Gail Sakurai

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1996)
    Recounts the life of the doctor and scientist who became the first African-American woman in space on the space shuttle Endeavor in 1992, and explains how she prepared herself to become an astronaut
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  • Wilma P. Mankiller: Chief of the Cherokee; Picture-Story Biographies: Picture-Story Biographies

    Charnan Simon

    Paperback (Children's Press (CT), Oct. 1, 1991)
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  • Diana, Princess of Wales

    Carol Greene

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Dec. 1, 1985)
    Describes the childhood, wedding, and work of Lady Diana, who married Prince Charles of England and became Princess of Wales.

  • Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt, a

    David A Adler, Robert Casilla, Randye Kaye

    Audio CD (Live Oak Media (NY), Oct. 30, 1997)
    These simple, clear biographies of remarkable women provide an excellent starting point for children beginning history studies. In A Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt, highlights of the life of the woman known as the "First Lady of the World provide a fascinating glimpse into her background as well as the history of her times. Her contributions to the American people, her kindness, leadership, and determination are dramatically presented in this straightforward presentation.
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