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  • Tom Brady

    Kenny Abdo

    Library Binding (Fly!, Aug. 1, 2018)
    This title focuses on Tom Brady and gives information related to his early life, his time in the pros, and the legacy he leaves behind.
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  • Jackie Robinson: Hero and Athlete

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Thomas Augustus Spence

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Jackie Robinson grew up in a time when all people were not treated equally. Throughout his life, Jackie saw firsthand how blacks and whites were treated differently. So when the Brooklyn Dogers asked Jackie to be the first black Major League Baseball player, he accepted the challenge. Find out how Jackie Robinson helped change baseball forever.
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  • Thurgood Marshall

    Lakita Wilson

    Paperback (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2020)
    How much do you know about Thurgood Marshall? Find out the facts you need to know about this civil rights lawyer and justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
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  • Albert Einstein: Scientist and Genius

    Suzanne Slade, Jolene Schultz

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, July 1, 2007)
    Albert Einstein was one of the world's greatest scientific thinkers. Find out how the once shy, awkward boy from Germany grew up to make groundbreaking discoveries about space, time, and energy.
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  • Sojourner Truth: Preacher for Freedom and Equality

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Natalia Alex Blanks

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Sojourner Truth fought tirelessly for African American and women's rights. Find out how a young girl named Isabella rose from slavery, changed her name, and made her voice heard across the United States.
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  • Women Inventors 3: Catherine Greene, Madame C. J. Walker, Harriet Hosmer, Yvonne Brill, Nancy Perkins

    Jean F. Blashfield

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1995)
    Presents biographies of women and their inventions, including Catherine Greene, Madame C. J. Walker, and Harriet Hosmer.
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  • Stephen Curry

    Kenny Abdo

    Library Binding (Fly!, Aug. 1, 2018)
    This title focuses on Stephen Curry 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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  • Thomas Jefferson: A Founding Father of the United States of America

    Lori Mortensen, Len Ebert

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Thomas Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Find out how the boy who would rather write than speak went on to write one of the country's most important papers: the Declaration of Independence.
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  • Martha Washington: First Lady of the United States

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Frances Marianne Moore

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Married to the first president of the United States, Martha Washington was a model of respect and grace. Find out how the brave girl from Virginia created high standards for other first ladies.
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  • Miley Ray Cyrus

    Heather E. Schwartz

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2009)
    Miley Ray Cyrus transformed from a Tennessee farm girl to the most recognizable teen star of her generation. With a hit TV show and a successful music career, Miley’s life is full of fun, hard work, and plenty of perks. Learn more about the life of this happy go lucky tween queen.
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  • Taylor Swift

    Heather E. Schwartz

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Taylor Swift went from singing karaoke in a roadhouse to being a best-selling country star. Her love for her fans and her family keeps her grounded in a world of Hollywood A-listers. Learn how this young singer has become a powerhouse in the music industry.
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  • Zac Efron

    Sheila Griffin Llanas

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2009)
    From the stage to a starring role in High School Musical, Zac Efron made the leap to stardom look easy. But Zac’s road to Hollywood was paved with rejection. Learn more about this straight A student’s rise to the top.
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