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Books in Athlete Biographies series

  • Paul Robeson: Hero Before His Time

    Rebecca Larsen

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 1989)
    Surveys the personal life and career of the singer, actor, and political activist
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  • Franklin D. Roosevelt: Man of Destiny

    Rebecca Larsen

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Aug. 1, 1991)
    Discusses the life of the president who guided America through such crises as the Great Depression and World War II
  • Robert E. Peary and the Fight for the North Pole

    Madelyn Klein Anderson

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, May 1, 1992)
    Examines the life of the explorer and his successful expedition to find the North Pole
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  • At the Plate With... Mo Vaughn

    Matt Christopher

    Paperback (Demco Media, June 1, 1997)
    Reviews the life of the talented slugger Mo Vaughn
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  • Delaware State Greats

    Carole Marsh

    Paperback (Gallopade Intl, Sept. 1, 1990)
    No more boring biographies! You can help kids want to learn about important people from Delaware. Covers famous Delaware historic folks, as well as popular contemporary figures. Kids will see the connection between their state's history and their personal history. State Greats contains info on approximately 50 people from Delaware plus biography, genealogy, interview, writing, research and matching activities you can reproduce. Great for library reference or classroom studies including creating centers and using activities to initiate research. Includes glossary, bibliography and index. Free teacher's guide gives specific suggestions and instructions on how to get max educational value from this book. From Artists to Zoologists, kids will learn that being born in Delaware means almost anything great can happen - no matter what your circumstances!
  • Amelia Earhart

    Erika L. Shores

    Paperback (Pebble, Aug. 1, 2020)
    How much do you know about Amelia Earhart? Find out the facts you need to know about this female aviator. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
  • Matthew Henson

    A.M. Reynolds

    Paperback (Pebble, Aug. 1, 2020)
    How much do you know about Matthew Henson? Find out the facts you need to know about this explorer of the Arctic. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Laura K. Murray

    Library Binding (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2020)
    How much do you know about Thomas Jefferson? Find out the facts you need to know about the 3rd president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
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  • Abraham Lincoln

    Laura K. Murray

    Library Binding (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2020)
    How much do you know about Abraham Lincoln? Find out the facts you need to know about the 16th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
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  • On the Court With... Kobe Bryant

    Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout

    Paperback (Demco Media, Feb. 1, 2002)
    A biography of the son of former NBA player Joe "Jellybean" Bryant who grew up to become a star basketballball player with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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  • Franklin D. Roosevelt

    Laura K. Murray

    Library Binding (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2020)
    How much do you know about Franklin Roosevelt? Find out the facts you need to know about the 32nd president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
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  • On the Ice With... Tara Lipinski

    Matt Christopher

    Paperback (Demco Media, April 1, 1999)
    Describes the life and skating career of the young woman who won a gold medal in figure skating at the 1998 Olympics
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