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Books in Famous People, Famous Lives series

  • The Story of Muhammad Ali: Heavyweight Champion of the World

    Barry Denenberg

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, June 1, 1996)
    Describes the life of the controversial heavyweight fighter, both in and out of the ring.
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  • Queen Elizabeth II: Monarch of Our Times

    Sara Barton-Wood

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Portrays the daily life of Queen Elizabeth, from her childhood as niece of the crown prince to her response to Princess Diana's death, and looks at the prospects for the future of the monarchy.
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  • The Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder: Pioneer Girl

    Megan Stine, Marcy Dunn Ramsey

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 1996)
    A biography of the writer whose pioneer life on the American prairie became the basis for her "Little House" books.
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  • The Story of George Bush: The Forty-First President of the United States

    Mark Sufrin

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1997)
    A biography of a man who has served the United States in many capacities, most currently as the forty-first President.
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  • Dick Whittington

    Andrew Matthews

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, Sept. 26, 1996)
    From the FAMOUS PEOPLE/FAMOUS LIVES series, an account of the life and exploits of Dick Whittington. Illustrated in black and white. Suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 1 and 2.
  • Bill Gates: Computer Legend

    Sara Barton-Wood

    Library Binding (Raintree, Nov. 1, 2001)
    Barton-Wood, Sara
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  • Louis Pasteur

    Karen Wallace

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, )
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  • Emmeline Pankhurst

    Emma Fischel, Martin Remphry, Fam people

    Paperback (Franklin Watts Ltd, Sept. 27, 2001)
    Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which he or she lived, plus a comprehensive time line detailing key dates. Emmeline Pankhurst charts the extraordinary story of this campaigner for women's suffrage
  • The Life of Abigail Adams

    Maria Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Abigail Adams was married to one of the first US presidents. Her son was also president of the United States. In this book, readers will learn even more fascinating facts about Abigail Adams. Age-appropriate content and accessible language will help beginning readers appreciate this influential woman from early American history. With historic images, a timeline, and achievable content, this book will engage those starting to learn about the excitement surrounding the founding of the United States.
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  • Muhammad Ali: The Greatest

    Jason Hook

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 2001)
    Profiles the famous boxer, describing his childhood and his successful fights for heavyweight titles and for his personal beliefs.
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  • Thomas More

    Harriet Castor

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, )
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  • Mary Seacole

    Harriet Castor

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, )
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