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Jimmy Carter: A Life of Service
Barbara Kramer
Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, April 1, 2005)- Uses real stories about heroes to teach values- High-interest biographies encourage reading- Biographical information for report writers. Fills the need for biographies written in simple text and presented in readable type- Supports the Social Studies and English/Language Arts curricula- Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs- Contains a timeline, words to know, chapter notes, a further reading list, Internet addresses, and an index
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Gloria Estefan: Never Give Up
Barbara Kramer
Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2005)Provides a look at the life and career of Cuban-born singer Gloria Estefan, including her difficult childhood, and battle to recovery from a broken back.
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Dave Thomas: Honesty Pays
Barbara Kramer
Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2005)Provides a look at the life and career of Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's, including his difficult childhood and his climb to success.
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Lance Armstrong: Determined to Beat the Odds
Barbara Kramer
Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Sept. 1, 2005)The winner of the prestigious Tour de France an amazing six times is also a cancer survivor. Since his recovery, Armstrong has dedicated himself to educating the public about cancer and raising money for research. He is a role model as a survivor, as an athlete, and as a person making a difference in the world. Full color.
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Oprah Winfrey: Reaching Out To Others
Barbara Kramer
Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Oct. 1, 2005)Looks at the life and career of Oprah Winfrey, including her difficult childhood, her climb to success, and her efforts to help other people.
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