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Barbara Jordan: Congresswoman, Lawyer, Educator

Laura S. Jeffrey

Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 1997)

Explores the life and career of Barbara Jordan, from her childhood in Houston, through her distinguished career in public office, to her powerful influence as a speaker

Amelia Earhart

Robin Doak

Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)

This biography examines the life of Amelia Earhart. The book includes biographies of other historical people and a family tree.

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Pocahontas, 1595-1617

Elizabeth Carol Sonneborn

Hardcover (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2003)

Discusses the life and people of Pocahontas, her involvement with the Jamestown settlers, her trip to England, and her death. Includes activities, a map, and a chronology.

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Wilma Rudolph was one of the best runners in the world. She ran so fast and broke so many records that she was know as the “fastest woman in the world.” This biography tells her story and show how perseverance and unique qualities can continue to set exam

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Cesar Chavez

Ted O'Hare

Library Binding (Fitzgerald Books, Jan. 1, 2007)

Learn about this American leader and his efforts on behalf of migrant workers. Includes black-and-white photographs, table of contents, dates to remember, glossary, research sources, author profile and index. Chapter Book: 6 chapters.

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Oprah Winfrey: Talk Show Legend

Sara McIntosh Wooten

Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 1999)

A biography of the performer and talk show host, discussing her childhood of neglect and her rise to the top of the entertainment world.

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Andrew Carnegie: Industrialist and Philanthropist

Zachary Kent

Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2015)

Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish immigrant who rose from humble roots to become one of the most powerful and wealthy businessmen in the United States, with a steel empire that dwarfed all its competitors. Highlighting Carnegie's determination to succeed, author Zachary Kent shows how Carnegie, after becoming one of the wealthiest men in the world, gave away most of his fortune to philanthropic causes, building libraries and such famous landmarks as Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Walter Dean Myers: Writer for Real Teens

Denise M. Jordan

Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Oct. 1, 1999)

Drawn from in-depth interviews with Walter Dean Myers and his family, a detailed portrait of the literary master explores his characters that define today's teens and are based on his own struggles and experiences.

Kweisi Mfume: Congressman and Naacp Leader

M. Elizabeth Paterra

Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2001)

Having been a gang member as a youth, civil rights leader Kweisi Mfume had to work hard to turn his life around and find a future for himself --which he succeeded in doing in a big way by receiving a college degree, becoming a political activist, radio announcer, congressman, and NAACP president.

Dennis Banks: Native American Activist

Kae Cheatham

Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 1997)

Profiles the life and work of the man who founded the American Indian Movement (AIM) in 1968 in order to protect the rights of Native Americans

Eugene V. Debs: Outspoken Labor Leader and Socialist

Charles W. Carey

Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 2003)

A biography looks at the life of Eugene V. Debs, the trade union leader, political activist, and pacifist who ran five times for president as the socialist candidate and formed the American Railway Union in 1893.

Jane Addams: Nobel Prize Winner and Founder of Hull House

Bonnie C. Harvey