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J. R. R. Tolkien
David R. Collins
Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Jan. 1, 2005)A biography of the author of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit describes the writer's birth in South Africa, his early years of writing, and his eventual success and fame.
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Maya Angelou
L. Patricia Kite, photos
Library Binding (Lerner Publications, Jan. 15, 2006)A biography of the multi-faceted African-American woman, Maya Angelou, tracing her life from her childhood in the segrated South to her prominence as a well-known writer.
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Animal Welfare
Bel Browning
Library Binding (Raintree, March 5, 2003)Get up-to-speed on some of the hottest issues that face our planet today, such as Global Pollution, World Poverty, and Racism. Each of the books in this new series takes an in-depth look at a current issue with engaging text that includes examples from the past and present. Both sides of the discussion are presented objectively, leading the readers to form their own opinions. These books all feature full-color photos, a glossary of terms, and plenty of suggestions for further research.
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Will Smith
Matt Doeden
Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Jan. 1, 2007)None
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Euthanasia
Linda Jackson
Hardcover (Heinemann-Raintree, Sept. 15, 2005)This is one of a series of titles exploring various social issues aimed at readers aged 13 and over.
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Steven Spielberg
Tom Powers
Library Binding (Lerner Publications, Aug. 1, 2004)A biography of the successful filmmaker who won an Oscar in 1995 for "Schindler's List".
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Cesar Chavez
David R. Collins
Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2005)Presents the life and accomplishments of the activist for farm workers' rights who led protest marches and nearly died for not eating for thirty-six days to protest pesticide use.
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Thomas Jefferson
Carol H. Behrman
Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Jan. 1, 2006)Book by Behrman, Carol H.
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Jean Darby
Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2005)Traces the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on facts that are not as widely known.
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Nelson Mandela
Reggie Finlayson
Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 30, 2005)Presents a biography of the black South African leader who became a civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa.
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Will Smith
Matt Doeden
Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Dec. 28, 2006)Rather than purely simplifying the text, this series of biographies is written to help enhance struggling readers' comprehension and vocabulary by matching a low reading level with more detailed information and a more sophisticated design.
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