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Books in Scholastic first biographies series

  • Helen Keller's Teacher

    Margaret Davidson

    Paperback (Scholastic, March 1, 1992)
    The true story of the dedicated woman, Anne Sullivan Macy, who became Helen Keller's teacher and lifelong friend.
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  • The First Woman Doctor

    Rachel Baker, Evelyn Copelman

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Oct. 1, 1987)
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  • One More River to Cross: The Stories of Twelve Black Americans

    Jim Haskins

    School & Library Binding (Rebound by Sagebrush, Jan. 16, 1994)
    Shares twelve triumphant stories about inspirational African Americans--including Crispus Attucks, Malcolm X, C. J. Walker, and Eddie Robinson--who leave a legacy of determination and excellence. Reprint. SLJ. PW.
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  • Adventures of the Shark Lady: Engenie Clark Around the World

    Ann McGovern

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, April 16, 1998)
    An authorized biography of a courageous and renowned marine biologist shows her in action as she rides whale sharks, explores the ocean in a tiny submersible craft, and much more. Original.
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  • Primeras Biografías de Scholastic: Abraham Lincoln: Abraham Lincoln

    Sonia Black

    Paperback (Scholastic en Espanol, Feb. 1, 2002)
    Abraham Lincoln nació en la época de la esclavitud en los Estados Unidos. Estaba convencido de que todas las personas eran iguales y merecían ser libres. Este libro da a conocer de una manera sencilla la historia de uno de los mejores presidentes de los Estados Unidos.
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  • I Have a Dream: The Story of Martin Luther King

    Margaret Davidson

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books: A Division of Sanval, Jan. 1, 1991)
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  • The Wright Brothers At Kitty Hawk

    Donald J. Sobol

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Jan. 1, 1987)
    The story of Orville and Wilbur Wright and their history making flight.
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  • A Place To Hide: True Stories Of Holocaust Rescues

    Jayne Pettit

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Dec. 1, 1993)
    A collection of true accounts of the rescue of Jews during the Holocaust describes the hiding of Anne Frank and her family in Amsterdam, businessman Oskar Schindler's rescue of Jews, and Jewish refugees hidden in Assisi, Italy's monastery. Original.
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  • Mother Teresa

    Lola M. Schaefer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Text and photographs introduce the biography of the Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa, who founded an order of nuns called the Missionaries of Charity to take care of the poor in India.
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  • Young Martin Luther King Jr. - Pbk

    Mattern

    Paperback (Troll Communications, Oct. 29, 1998)
    A simple biography of a great Black leader emphasizing his dream of equal treatment for all Americans
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  • Michael Jordan

    Chip Lovitt

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Oct. 16, 1998)
    Behind Michael Jordan's public life of fame and fortune is a private story of struggle and discipline. Updated and revised for the second time, this biography contains additional photos and the latest highlights of Jordan's career.
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  • The Defenders: Osceola, Tecumseh and Cochise

    Ann McGovern

    Paperback (Scholastic, March 15, 1970)
    Tells how a Seminole, a Shawnee, and an Apache chief waged separate wars against the white man's efforts to steal their homelands
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