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  • Martin Luther King, Jr.: Preacher, Freedom Fighter, Peacemaker

    Pamela Hill Nettleton, Garry Nichols

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2003)
    A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the man who won a Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent support of civil rights.
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  • Martin Luther King, Jr.: Preacher, Freedom Fighter, Peacemaker

    Pamela Hill Nettleton, Garry Nichols

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2003)
    A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the man who won a Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent support of civil rights.
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  • Marie Curie: Scientist

    Mary Lindeen, Reed Sprunger, Douglas Crawford-Brown

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon (Looking Glass Library), July 1, 2008)
    Begin the journey into the lives of important people in history with Beginner Biographies. These simple, illustrated biographies provide a perfect entry point for learning about history. The childhood, education, and discoveries of the female scientist Marie Curie are presented with short, simple text for the elementary school audience. Special thanks to content consultant Richard Jensen, Ph.D. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.
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  • Thurgood Marshall

    Lakita Wilson

    Library Binding (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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  • Stephen Hawking: Quest for a Theory of the Universe

    Kitty Ferguson

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Presents the life of the British theoretical physicist who has taken the study of cosmology farther than most in his field, despite the need for a wheelchair and computer in order to travel and communicate.
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  • George Washington: Farmer, Soldier, President

    Pamela Hill Nettleton, Jeffrey Joseph Yesh

    Paperback (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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  • Steve Irwin

    Heidi Moore

    Library Binding (Raintree, Oct. 4, 2008)
    What was Steve’s first childhood pet? What is the crocoseum? The 'Leveled Biographies' series offers leveled, high-interest nonfiction in a range of text genres. Each title tells the story of one memorable life, using pictures, maps, sidebars, and engaging text to make each person’s story come alive. The 'Steve Irwin' book includes examples of the biography and recount text types.
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  • Jane Goodall: Friend of the Apes

    Mary Lindeen, Marty Martinez

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon (Looking Glass Library), July 1, 2008)
    Begin the journey into the lives of important people in history with Beginner Biographies. These simple, illustrated biographies provide a perfect entry point for learning about history. The childhood, education, and research of the female scientist Jane Goodall are presented with short, simple text for the elementary school audience. Special thanks to content consultant Richard Jensen, Ph.D. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.
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  • Sacagawea: Indian Guide

    M J Cosson, Reed Sprunger

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon (Looking Glass Library), July 1, 2008)
    Begin the journey into the lives of important people in history with Beginner Biographies. These simple, illustrated biographies provide a perfect entry point for learning about history. The childhood, family, and explorations of the Native American guide Sacagawea are presented with short, simple text for the elementary school audience. Special thanks to content consultant Richard Jensen, Ph.D. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.
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  • Catherine the Great

    Elizabeth Raum

    Library Binding (Raintree, Oct. 4, 2008)
    Raum, Elizabeth
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  • Amelia Earhart: Female Pioneer in Flight

    Lori Mortensen, Robert Leroy McGuire

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Daring to become the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic ocean, Amelia Earhart challenged the opinions toward women of her time. Explore her life that has become an inspiration to the world.
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  • Harriet Tubman

    Jehan Jones-Radgowski

    Library Binding (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2020)
    How much do you know about Harriet Tubman? Find out the facts you need to know about this conductor on the Underground Railroad. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
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