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Books in Life Stories series

  • The Whale

    Angela Royston, Jim Channel

    Paperback (Ideals Childrens Books, Sept. 1, 1989)
    Examines the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the blue whale and describes different types of whales.
  • Louisa May Alcott: Author Of Little Women

    Christin Ditchfield

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2005)
    Presents the life and accomplishments of the American author whose famous novel "Little Women" was inspired by her siblings, and who fought for several causes including women's rights.
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  • George W. Bush: From Texas to the White House

    Libby Hughes

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts, Sept. 16, 2003)
    Traces the life and times of George W. Bush, discussing his childhood, schooling, political career, and achievements.
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  • The Penguin

    Angela Royston

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books Ltd, March 15, 1988)
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  • The Deer

    Angela Royston

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books Ltd, April 29, 1988)
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  • The Frog

    Angela Royston, Bernard Robinson

    Paperback (Ideals Childrens Books, Sept. 1, 1989)
    Traces the life of a young frog, changing from a tadpole into an adult frog, finding food, mating, and hibernating during the cold winter
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  • The Fox

    Angela Royston

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books Ltd, March 15, 1988)
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  • Flamingo: bird of flame,

    William M Stephens

    Unknown Binding (Holiday House, March 15, 1972)
    Describes the physical characteristics of the American flamingo and follows the life of a young flamingo from the day he is hatched until he fathers his first young.
  • Al Sharpton: Community Activist

    Jay Mallin

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2007)
    Discusses the life and achievements of Al Sharpton, minister, civil rights activist, and politician.
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  • Street Child

    Colin Hynson

    Paperback (ticktock Media Ltd, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Young people living with dire situations tell their own words. This is combined with facts, timelines, statistics and reports by governments and aid agencies. This book is about the life of Jose. Curriculum Links: PSHE & Citizenship KS2/KS3 Geography KS3.
  • The Gold Rush

    Rennay Craats

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Briefly discusses the events surrounding the nineteenth-century gold rush in California, using first-hand accounts.
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  • Eleanor Roosevelt: Activist for Social Change

    Allison Lassieur

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2007)
    A biography of the former first lady who became active in promoting both civil rights and the feminist movement.
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