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Books in Scholastic biography series

  • Helen Keller

    Margaret Davidson, Wendy Watson

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, April 1, 1989)
    The bestselling biography of Helen Keller illustrates how, with the commitment and lifelong friendship of Anne Sullivan, she learned to talk, read, and eventually graduate from college with honors.
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  • Pocahontas and the Strangers

    Clyde Robert Bulla, Peter Burchard

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, June 1, 1988)
    Simple prose recaptures the life of Pocahontas focusing on her struggles to bring peace between her tribe and the English settlers
    R
  • Shark Lady: True Adventures of Eugenie Clark

    Ann Mcgovern, Ruth Chew

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Jan. 1, 1978)
    An introduction to the life and career of the ichthyologist whose interest in fish began at the age of nine during weekly trips to the Aquarium in New York City.
    Q
  • The Story Of Thomas Alva Edison

    Margaret Davidson

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, March 1, 1990)
    Delves into the life of the inventor Edison, recounting the joys, tragedies, and successes of his life, and explains the scientific principles behind his revolutionary work
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  • Louis Braille: The Boy Who Invented Books for the Blind

    Margaret Davidson, Janet Compere

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, June 1, 1991)
    A poignant story of the man who developed the Braille system of printing for the blind.
    N
  • Standing Tall: The Stories of Ten Hispanic Americans

    Argentina Palacios

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Dec. 1, 1994)
    A collection of mini-biographies follows the achievements of U.S. Navy Admiral David Farragut, baseball player Roberto Clemente, singer Gloria Estefan, schoolteacher Jaime Escalente, and six other notable Hispanic Americans. Original.
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  • Jim Abbott: Against All Odds

    Ellen Emerson White

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, May 15, 1994)
    A biography of the one-handed pitcher for the California Angels baseball team.
  • 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.
    Q
  • 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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