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  • George Washington

    Casey Rand, Oxford Designers and Illustrators

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)
    This biography examines the life of George Washington. The book includes biographies of other historical people and a family tree.
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  • Abraham Lincoln

    Elizabeth Raum, Oxford Designers and Illustrators

    Hardcover (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Explore the life of Abraham Lincoln in this fascinating biography. Richly supported by photos, art work, and a family tree, readers will come away with an enhanced understanding of an important figure in American history.
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  • Oprah Winfrey: Talk Show Legend

    Sara McIntosh Wooten

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 1999)
    A biography of the performer and talk show host, discussing her childhood of neglect and her rise to the top of the entertainment world.
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  • Pocahontas

    Gail Fay

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Book annotation not available for this title.Title: PocahontasAuthor: Fay, GailPublisher: Heinemann/RaintreePublication Date: 2012/08/01Number of Pages: 48Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2011037572
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  • Walter Dean Myers: Writer for Real Teens

    Denise M. Jordan

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Oct. 1, 1999)
    Drawn from in-depth interviews with Walter Dean Myers and his family, a detailed portrait of the literary master explores his characters that define today's teens and are based on his own struggles and experiences.

  • Sequoyah: 1770? - 1843

    Yvonne Wakim Dennis

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Dennis, Yvonne Wakim
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  • Kweisi Mfume: Congressman and Naacp Leader

    M. Elizabeth Paterra

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Having been a gang member as a youth, civil rights leader Kweisi Mfume had to work hard to turn his life around and find a future for himself --which he succeeded in doing in a big way by receiving a college degree, becoming a political activist, radio announcer, congressman, and NAACP president.

  • Sitting Bull: Sioux Leader

    Elizabeth Schleichert

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 1997)
    Examines the life and times of the man who led the Dakota Indians in their dealings with the U.S. government and in their fight against the Army troops under General Custer

  • Chief Joseph, 1840-1904

    Mary L. Englar

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2004)
    A biography of the peace chief who ended the Nez Perce War by surrendering to United States soldiers in 1877, believing that he would be permitted to lead his people back to their ancestral lands in Idaho. Includes a recipe for berry fritters and directions for "the stick game."
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  • Matthew Henson: Co-Discoverer of the North Pole

    Laura Baskes Litwin

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, April 1, 2001)
    Recounts the life and struggles of the man who raised the American flag on the North Pole in 1909, describes how his knowledge and skills helped make the event possible, and discusses why his contributions were ignored at the time.

  • The Life of Crazy Horse

    Miriam Coleman

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Crazy Horse is among the most famous Native Americans in history, thanks to his success in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. This historical biography offers a comprehensive history of Crazy Horse’s life, detailing his early years, his role in the Oglala Lakota tribe, his successes in battle, and his death. The text also provides historical context to Crazy Horse’s life, which helps support elementary social studies curricula. Crazy Horse comes to life through historical photographs and primary sources. Sidebars and a detailed timeline help readers gain a full understanding of this fascinating figure’s life.
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  • Jack Johnson

    Nicholas M. Healy

    Library Binding (Raintree, May 5, 2003)
    Jack Johnson became the first African American heavyweight champion in boxing. He opened the door for African Americans to compete in boxing, baseball and other professional sports. This biography tell his story and how his perseverance and unique qualiti
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