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  • Adolf Hitler

    Sean Price

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2010)
    The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless rulers to walk the earth are revealed in these thrilling biographies about men and women so monstrous, they make Frankenstein look like a sweetheart.

  • World Since 1900

    Josh Brooman

    Paperback (Addison-Wesley, June 1, 1989)
    Describes the political and social changes throughout the world from 1900 to the present day.

  • Rulers of Ancient Rome

    Don Nardo

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Discusses the contributions of various rulers of ancient Rome, including Fabius, Marius, Caesar, Cicero, Augustus, Nero, Constantine, and Justinian
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  • The Cold War and After

    J. F. Aylett, Neil Demarco

    Paperback (Hodder Education, Jan. 30, 2005)
    This new edition has been written to reflect the demands of the Modern World History GCSE specifications. Combining lively narrative with an excellent range of written and visual sources, the book also contains features that aid students in their understanding of the topic and development of study skills.

  • Louis Armstrong: Jazz Musician

    Joel Newsome

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)
    "The world of jazz was just developing when Louis Armstrong was born in 1901. During his life, Armstrong became a defining figure in the burgeoning jazz movement, developing his own style in both bands and in a solo career. His unique approach inspired other jazz contemporaries, including Bing Crosby and Billie Holiday. This is the story of his life, death, and legacy, and his lasting influence on jazz today"--

  • Thurgood Marshall: Freedom's Defender

    Leland Ware

    Hardcover (Time Life Education, Oct. 1, 1999)
    Discusses the life and times of the first African American to serve as a judge on the United States Supreme Court.

  • Magicians and Illusionists

    Adam Woog

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Discusses the lives of eight famous magicians, including Robert-Houdin, Herrman the Great, Kellar, Harry Houdini, Jasper Maskelyne, David Copperfield, and Penn and Teller
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  • Scientists of Ancient Greece

    Don Nardo

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Discusses the life and work of the seven Greek thinkers considered to be the first true scientists of the western world
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  • History Makers - Toymakers

    Linda Skeers

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Oct. 31, 2003)
    Toymakers highlights the lives and careers of several interesting, innovative and unique individuals who overcame challenges and obstacles to create some of our most beloved toys including SCRABBLE, LEGOs, Barbie and Lionel trains.
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  • Extreme Athletes

    Ron Horton

    Hardcover (Lucent, Aug. 6, 2004)
    Profiles six athletes who have gained fame in the world of extreme sports.

  • Dictators

    Robert Green

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Discusses six dictators of the modern world, including Francisco Franco, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Fidel Castro, and Saddam Hussein, and examines the effects of their actions on their countries.
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  • History Makers - Gangsters

    Adam Woog

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, Feb. 7, 2000)
    With their combination of street smarts, vast illegal enterprises, ruthless violence, and strong doses of style, gangsters can be both repellent and fascinating. The stories of the most famous American gangsters and their secretive underground worlds shed light on the ways in which organized crime operates both inside and outside the law.
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