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  • Hillary Clinton: American Woman of the World

    Cheryl Harness

    Hardcover (Aladdin, July 26, 2016)
    A biography of 2016 Presidential hopeful, US Senator, US Secretary of State, and former first lady Hillary Clinton.A Real-Life Story biography of 2016 presidential hopeful, Hillary Rodham Clinton. With dreams of becoming an astronaut at a young age, Hillary Clinton has always reached for the stars, politically, personally, and professionally. She’s led a life devoted to public service, championing the rights of children, women, the disenfranchised. Wellesley, Yale, First Lady of Arkansas, Law firm partner, First Lady of the United States, New York State Senator, Secretary of State...her list of accomplishments are nothing short of extraordinary; her life story as told by acclaimed writer Cheryl Harness, is powerfully inspiring.
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  • Bloody Mary: Ghost of a Queen?

    Aubre Andrus

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    The legend of the ghostly Bloody Mary involves seeing a woman's bloody image appear in the mirror. But where does this eerie legend originate? Some say she is the spirit of Queen Mary I of England. Queen Mary I wanted England to embrace Catholicism, and her bloody persecution of Protestants led to her nickname, "Bloody Mary." No matter its origin, this spooky story has haunted people around the world for centuries.
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  • Rosa Parks

    Gillian Gosman

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Biography of civil rights leader Rosa Parks.
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  • Hillary Clinton: American Woman of the World

    Cheryl Harness

    Paperback (Aladdin, Sept. 26, 2017)
    A biography of 2016 Presidential candidate, US Senator, US Secretary of State, and former first lady Hillary Clinton.A Real-Life Story biography of 2016 presidential candidate, Hillary Rodham Clinton. With dreams of becoming an astronaut at a young age, Hillary Clinton has always reached for the stars, politically, personally, and professionally. She’s led a life devoted to public service, championing the rights of children, women, the disenfranchised. Wellesley, Yale, First Lady of Arkansas, Law firm partner, First Lady of the United States, New York State Senator, Secretary of State…her list of accomplishments is nothing short of extraordinary; her life story as told by acclaimed writer Cheryl Harness, is powerfully inspiring.
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  • Alexander Graham Bell: Inventor and Visionary

    Kendall F. Haven

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Oct. 1, 2003)
    Explores the life of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of numerous devices, including the telephone.
  • Benjamin Franklin

    Gillian Gosman

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Introduces the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin, writer, inventor, and ambassador.
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  • Cesar Chavez: Labor Leader

    David Seidman

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2004)
    Discusses the life and work of Cesar Chavez, an American labor leader who organized the farm worker's union, United Farm Workers.
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  • Women in the West

    Jill Bryant

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Briefly explores what it was like for a woman to live and work in the Old West, including first-hand accounts about such things as making soap, clothing, and nutritious meals.
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  • Real-life Stories: David Walliams

    Sarah Levete

    Paperback (Wayland, Sept. 6, 2016)
    Find out all about one of Britain's most popular and best-loved comedians. David Williams is a multi-talented star, a successful children's book author, a famous comedy actor, and star of the smash-hit TV show, Britain's Got Talent. Discover how David began his comic career, where he finds inspiration for his hilarious children's books, his important charity work and what the future could hold for this talented funny man. A fantastic resource for biography based project work!
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  • Franklin D. Roosevelt

    Gillian Gosman

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Biography of 32nd U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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  • Real-life Stories: Stella McCartney

    Sarah Levete

    Paperback (Wayland, Oct. 11, 2016)
    As the daughter of music icon Paul, Stella McCartney was born into stardom. Today, she has found fame and fortune in her own right as one of Britain's top fashion designers. Her clothes are worn and loved by people all over the world.Find out why Stella loves making beautiful clothes, where she learned the tailoring skills that have her famous, and how she has become a star of the British fashion industry! A fantastic resource for biography based project work!
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  • Pope Francis: The People's Pope

    Beatrice Gormley

    Paperback (Aladdin, Oct. 2, 2018)
    Bea Gormley tells the story of Pope Francis, known as the People’s Pope, who has humbly said, “My people are poor and I am one of them.”Ordained as Pope on March 13, 2013, Pope Francis became the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Known worldwide for his great humility and approachability, he is the first citizen from the Americas, the first non-European, and first Jesuit priest to be named Pope. Gormley explores the pontif’s early years, growing up as the eldest of five children of Italian immigrants in Argentina, working as a chemical technician before venturing in the priesthood as a Jesuit novice. He went from Bishop to Archbishop to Cardinal—and gained a reputation for personal humility, doctrinal conservatism, and a commitment to social justice, which stands to this day. Named Person of the Year by Time magazine in December 2013, Pope Francis remains outspoken in support of the world’s poor and marginalized people, and he has been involved actively in areas of political diplomacy and environmental advocacy.
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