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Books in Junior World Biographies series

  • Jesse Owens

    Rick Rennert

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 1992)
    A biography of one of America's greatest track and field athletes, the winner of four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games
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  • Stephen Curry: Basketball's MVP

    Therese M. Shea

    Paperback (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Presents the life and accomplishments of the basketball player, from his childhood and early career to his performance with the Golden State Warriors and his philanthropic works.
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  • Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Kathy Kristensen Lambert

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Oct. 1, 1992)
    A biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, jr
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  • Viola Davis: Actress

    Kathy Furgang

    Paperback (Enslow Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Give your readers a fascinating biography about one of the most honored and respected actresses in Hollywood. This accessible, easy-to-follow book about Viola Davis provides an engaging timeline of the actress's life. Viola's early years helped shape the roles she chose as an adult. Playing everyday Americans such as wives, mothers, and hired help got her noticed by moviegoers and critics alike, and led to her becoming the only African-American woman to be nominated for three Academy Awards. The engaging text is accompanied by dynamic, full-color photographs, as well as direct quotes from Viola herself.
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  • Jim Henson: Puppeteer and Producer

    Hannah Isbell

    Paperback (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Jim Henson created some of the most well-known and beloved characters, stories, and songs of the 20th century, making his name synonymous with children's entertainment. From Kermit the Frog to The Dark Crystal, his creative legacy has impacted children for two generations with no sign of stopping. Through vibrant, full-color illustrations, easy-to-follow text, and direct quotes, students will learn how one man used his talent for art, music, and performance not only to entertain children and adults around the world, but also to change the way kids learn.
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  • Sharon Draper: Author

    Therese Shea

    Library Binding (Enslow Publishing, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Sharon Draper is a celebrated educator and author. Her readers, from elementary school children to young adults, connect with her characters, who often face real-world challenges such as addiction (in 1995's Tears of a Tiger) and cerebral palsy (in 2010's Out of My Mind). Full of fascinating details, full-color photographs, and insightful quotations from Draper, this simple yet informative text will show readers how a love of books from an early age inspired a young girl to become a writer and teacher who has touched the lives of millions of young people around the world.
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  • Melania Trump: First Lady of the United States

    Kristen Rajczak Nelson

    Library Binding (Enslow Publishing, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Melania Trump has experienced many parts of the world in her life, beginning with her childhood in Slovenia to the modeling world of Milan, Italy. The journey isn't over yet. In 2016, she became the first First Lady of the United States to be a naturalized citizen, and only the second ever to be born overseas. This informative biography follows Melania on her amazing journey, with engaging information written in age-appropriate language and context. Each chapter features color photographs and a quote from Melania, giving readers a sense of her personality, beliefs, and ideas.
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  • LeBron James: Basketball Superstar

    Rita Santos

    Library Binding (Enslow Publishing, July 15, 2019)
    LeBron James is unquestionably one of the biggest names in basketball history, but it's his actions off the court that make him a true superstar. In this captivating biography, readers learn how James uses his position as a respected athlete to encourage and uplift others. The inspiring text describes how young LeBron overcame a difficult childhood, achieved unimaginable success, and gave back to his community by starting a school to help kids like him. Colorful photographs, fun facts, and direct quotations accompany this revealing look at his life and accomplishments on and off the court.
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  • Jesse Owens

    Rick Rennert

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 1991)
    A biography of one of America's greatest track and field athletes, the winner of four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games
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  • Sojourner Truth

    Norman L. Macht

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Dec. 1, 1993)
    A biography of the former slave who became an outspoken antislavery and women's rights activist in the United States.
  • Phillis Wheatley

    Victoria Sherrow

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 1992)
    The life of the woman who, although a slave, gained renown throughout the colonies as the first important Black American poet
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  • George Washington Carver

    Lois P. Nicholson

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 1994)
    Looks at the life and achievements of the Black agriculturalist and emancipated slave who became a brilliant professor and innovative scientist
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