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  • Russell Simmons

    James R. Norton

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 30, 2006)
    Highlights the life and career of Russell Simmons, who helped found the rap group Run-D.M.C. and the pioneering label "Def Jam Recordings."
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  • A. A. Milne

    Charlotte Guillain

    Paperback (Heinemann, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Introduce students to A. A. Milne, the author of children’s favorites like Winnie the Pooh. This biography uses simple text structures and clear images to help readers learn about this amazing writer.
    J

  • Maurice Sendak

    Charlotte Guillain

    Paperback (Heinemann, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Introduce students to Maurice Sendak, the author of children’s favorites like Where the Wild Things Are. This biography uses simple text structures and clear images to help readers learn about this amazing writer.
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  • Dr. Seuss

    Charlotte Guillain

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Introduce students to Dr. Seuss, the author of children’s favorites like Green Eggs and Ham. This biography uses simple text structures and clear images to help readers learn about this amazing writer.
    S

  • Missy Elliott

    Bethany Bezdecheck

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Highlights the life and career of rap musician Missy Elliott.
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  • Sally Ride: The First American Woman in Space

    Tamra Orr

    Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Well-rounded with degrees in both English and physics, Sally Ride earned a Ph.D. astrophysics and entered NASA as on the first six female trainees in the space program. She soon became the woman to blast out of Earth's atmosphere aboard the space shuttle. Both inspirational and intriguing, this fascinating bioggraphy allows young readers to share in Ride's exhilarating journey.
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  • John Glenn: The First American in Orbit and His Return to Space

    Paul Kupperberg

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Nov. 16, 2003)
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  • Ludacris

    Philip Wolny

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Profiles the sometime-controversial rapper who is also referred to simply as "Luda."
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  • Roald Dahl

    Charlotte Guillain

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Introduce students to Roald Dahl, the author of children’s favorites like Matilda. This biography uses simple text structures and clear images to help readers learn about this amazing writer.
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  • Salt N Pepa

    Sahara Gisnash

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Presents the lives and careers of each member of the most successful all-female hip-hop group of all time.
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  • Beatrix Potter

    Charlotte Guillain

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Introduce students to Beatrix Potter, the author of children’s favorites like Peter Rabbit. This biography uses simple text structures and clear images to help readers learn about this amazing writer.
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  • Queen Latifah

    Simone Payment

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Describes the life and career of rapper and actress Queen Latifah.
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