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Books in African historical biographies series

  • Hernando De Soto

    Peggy Pancella

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 14, 2003)
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  • Lorraine Hansberry: Playwright and Voice of Justice

    Catherine Scheader

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 1998)
    A biography of the playwright who was the first black person and the youngest American to receive the New York Drama Critics' award for the best play of the year.
  • Hatshepsut: First Female Pharaoh

    Peggy Pancella

    Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2003)
    This book presents an overview of Hatshepsut's life, as well as his influence on history and the world.
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  • Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Businesswoman

    Della A. Yannuzzi

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 2000)
    A biography of the African-American woman who went from being a laundress to a self-made millionaire.
  • Abigail Adams: First Lady and Patriot

    Pat McCarthy

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Recounts the life and accomplishments of Abigail Adams, our nation's second First Lady, who was known for her dedication to women's rights.
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  • Christopher Columbus

    Peggy Pancella

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 28, 2003)
    This book presents an overview of Christopher Columbus' life, as well as his influence on history and the world.
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  • Douglas Macarthur: Brilliant General, Controversial Leader

    Ann Gaines

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 2001)
    Traces the life and career of the legendary soldier who ended his career after being fired by President Harry Truman.
  • Tutankhamen

    Brian Williams

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, April 1, 2002)
    Presents an overview of Tutankhamen's life as well as his influence on history and the world.
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  • Daniel Webster: Liberty and Union, Now and Forever

    Bonnie C. Harvey

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2001)
    Provides readers with the life and times of this dedicated lawyer and public speaker who worked to support the federal government and the power of the Union during difficult periods of disharmony and dissent among the states.
  • Alexander the Great

    Peggy Pancella

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 28, 2003)
    This book presents an overview of Alexander the Great's life, as well as his influence on history and the world.
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  • Ralph Bunche: Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize

    Anne E. Schraff

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, April 1, 1999)
    Discusses the personal and professional life of the statesman and diplomat who was one of the founders of the United Nations and who received the Nobel Prize for his peacemaking efforts.
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  • Thomas Paine: Revolutionary Patriot and Writer

    Pat McCarthy

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2001)
    Profiles the life and career of Thomas Paine, the role he played in the Revolutionary War, and the legacy of his fight for the rights of all people.