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  • Five Famous Writers

    Lynda Jones, Ron Garnett

    Paperback (Cartwheel Books, Jan. 1, 2001)
    Provides biographical information on African American authors Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, Gwendolyn Brooks, Virginia Hamilton, and Walter Dean Myers.
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  • Great Black Heroes: Five Brave Explorers

    Wade Hudson, Ron Garnett

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback, Jan. 1, 1995)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. An introduction to five noted explorers tells the stories of Esteban, Jean Baptiste Pointe duSable, James Beckwourth, Matthew Henson, and Mae Jemison.
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  • Great Black Heroes: Five Notable Inventors

    Wade Hudson, Ron Garnett

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback, April 1, 1995)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Offers brief profiles of Madam C.J. Walker, Elijah McCoy, Garrett A. Morgan, Granville T. Woods, and Jan Ernst Matzelige.
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  • Great Black Heroes: Five Brilliant Scientists

    Lynda Jones, Ron Garnett

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback, Feb. 1, 2000)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Describes the early lives and notable achievements of five African American scientists: Susan McKinney Steward, George Washington Carver, Ernest Everett Just, Percy Lavon Julian, and Shirley Ann Jackson.
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  • Great Black Heroes: Five Bold Freedom Fighters

    Wade Hudson, Ron Garnett

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Jan. 1, 2003)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Offers brief profiles of five African American activists who made important contributions to the civil rights movement. A Level 4 Hello Reader.
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  • Five Bold Freedom Fighters

    Wade Hudson

    Paperback (Demco Media, )
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  • Five Notable Inventors

    Wade Hudson

    Library Binding (Demco Media, April 1, 1995)
    Offers brief profiles of Madam C.J. Walker, Elijah McCoy, Garrett A. Morgan, Granville T. Woods, and Jan Ernst Matzelige
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  • The Darwin Story: A Lifetime of Curiosity, a Passion for Discovery

    T.S. Lee, H.M. Ahn

    Paperback (Joyful Stories Press, Aug. 20, 2009)
    Dedication, Perseverance and a Sense of Adventure!Over 200 years ago, Charles Darwin, a naturalist, dedicated his life to what he loved most- science and nature. With his dream set firmly in his sights, Darwin embarked on the journey of a lifetime. After years of observation and research, Darwin went on to write the world famous, The Origin of Species, published more than 150 years ago, that forever changed the way we view the world around us. Follow along as young Charles Darwin battles seasickness, rides giant tortoises and even hides bugs in his mouth- all in pursuit of his dream-- to change the world through science. Join Darwin as he sets sail toward his dream! A graphic novel for children, ages 8-12.
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  • Five Brilliant Scientists

    Lynda Jones, Ron Garnett

    Library Binding (Demco Media, )
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