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Pandora of Athens, 399 B.C
Barry Denenburg
Hardcover (Scholastic Inc., Oct. 1, 2004)In this departure from our first person diaries, we leap into ancient times in a third person novel filled with action, adventure, and glory -- all the drama of life in ancient Greece.Ancient Greece is brought brilliantly to life by renowned author Barry Denenberg.Pandora is trapped in the roles laid out for Greek women by her narrow-minded father. Much to her despair,she is engaged to marry a man more than twice her age, so that Pandora waits with dread for her fourteenth birthday, when she'll be old enough to marry. But one day, when Pandora goes to fetch water, she meets the Wise One, who is also called Socrates, and what he tells her changes her life. During his famed trial, Pandora finds herself caught up in the intrigue and turbulent politics of ancient Athens.
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Milton Hershey
Jennifer Blizin Gillis
Paperback (Heinemann, April 26, 2005)Milton Hershey is best known for his chocolate. But why did he use milk in his candy? What did he do to help children? How can we learn more about him?
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John Philip Sousa
Jennifer Blizin Gillis
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 9, 2005)John Philip Sousa helped to create some incredible music. Learn about his life in this exciting title.
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Benjamin Franklin
Jennifer Blizin Gillis
Paperback (Heinemann, April 6, 2004)Benjamin Franklin is best known for his experiments with lightning. But what was his childhood like? What were his interests and hobbies? How can we find out more about him? Read this book to find out.
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Edwin Binney
Jennifer Blizin Gillis
Library Binding (Heinemann, April 22, 2005)Edwin Binney is best known for his colorful crayons. But why did he make crayons. What made him such a good boss? How can we learn more about him?
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John Deere
M.C. Hall
Library Binding (Heinemann, April 6, 2004)John Deere is best known for his farm machines. But what was his childhood like? What did he do before starting his company? How can we find out more about him? Read this book to find out.
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Asa Candler
Rebecca Vickers
Library Binding (Heinemann, April 22, 2005)Soft drinks are sold in cans and bottles all over the world. They come in hundreds of different flavors. The most famous soft drink is Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola started about 120 years ago as a kind of tonic for common health problems. Asa Candler was a businessperson in Atlanta, Georgia. He started the company that made and bottled Coca-Cola. But what was his childhood like? How did he discover Coca-Cola? How can we learn more about him?
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J. L. Kraft
Rebecca Vickers
Paperback (Heinemann, April 26, 2005)J.L. Kraft is best known for his cheese products. But why did he move to Chicago, Illinois? How did his cheese help soldiers at war? How can we learn more about him?
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Walt Disney
Wendy Lynch
Library Binding (Heinemann, June 15, 1998)Who was Walt Disney? Why is he famous? How do we know about him? This series introduces you to the lives of famous men and women. Each illustrated life story is told by primary source material, encouraging you to discover how we find out about important people in history. Each book contains: an interesting story and a look at the evidence, written and pictorial primary source material, a glossary, pronunciation guide, and index.
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