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  • Elon Musk: Entrepreneur and Innovator

    Marne Ventura

    Library Binding (Core Library, Sept. 1, 2017)
    Elon Musk is known as a visionary entrepreneur for his work in renewable energy and space technology. Elon Musk: Entrepreneur and Innovator explores Musk's vision for improving the world and how he plans to accomplish his ambitious goals. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Jeff Bezos: Founder of Amazon.com

    Jamie Weil

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2015)
    "Learn who Jeff Bezos is, how he started Amazon, and even how he came up with company's name."--Publisher's website.
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  • Ehud Olmert: Prime Minister of Israel

    Michael A. Sommers

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Sept. 30, 2007)
    Profiles the prime minister of Israel, who was unexpectedly thrust into the role when his predecessor died of a stroke while in office.
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  • Donald Trump: 45th President of the United States

    Bonnie Hinman

    Library Binding (Core Library, Sept. 1, 2017)
    Documents the life and career of the forty-fifth president of the United States.
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  • Malala Yousafzai: Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Education Activist

    Andrea Wang

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Details the life and work of the education activist, covering her childhood, shooting at the hands of the Taliban, and life in England today.
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  • Ellen Degeneres: Groundbreaking Entertainer

    Jill C Wheeler, Core Library, Joselyn K Leimbach

    Library Binding (Core Library, Sept. 1, 2017)
    Ellen DeGeneres has dedicated her life to making people laugh. She is known as an entertainment pioneer and champion of the LGBTQ community. Ellen DeGeneres: Groundbreaking Entertainer explores DeGeneres's early life, rise to fame, and positive influenceon society. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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  • Bill Gates: Microsoft Founder and Philanthropist

    Marylou Morano Kjelle

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Details the life and career of the software mogul, discussing his youth, creation of Microsoft, and philanthropic endeavors.
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  • Sir Edmund Hillary: To Everest and Beyond

    Whitney Stewart, Stewart Whitney, Anne B. Keiser

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, April 1, 1996)
    Profiles the life of the explorer who, with Tenzing Norgay, was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953
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  • Steve Jobs: Visionary Founder of Apple

    Marylou Morano Kjelle

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2015)
    "Core Library is the must-have line of nonfiction books for supporting the Commom Core State Standards for grades 3-6"--Page 4 of cover.
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  • Mark Zuckerberg: Creator of Facebook

    Jamie Weil

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Mark ZuckerbergÂ’s story is an interesting one: who knew that a quiet, code-writing nerd would be the creator of what we call social media, the Chairman and CEO of Facebook Inc., and the youngest self-made billionaire. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, timeline, index, and glossary also included. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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  • Lin-Manuel Miranda: Award-Winning Musical Writer

    Barbara Kramer

    Library Binding (Core Library, Sept. 1, 2017)
    Lin-Manuel Miranda brought hip-hop to Broadway with his popular musical Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda introduces readers to this award-winning writer and his creative process. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • The 14th Dalai Lama: Spiritual Leader of Tibet

    Whitney Stewart, Stewart Whitney

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Feb. 1, 1996)
    A biography of the current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, discussing the history of Tibet and the role of the Buddhist leader in this country's spiritual and political life.
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