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Helen Keller

Dennis Wepman

Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Oct. 1, 1988)

Describes how a woman left blind and deaf from a childhood illness overcame her handicaps to become a noted writer and humanitarian.

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Clara Barton: Humanitarian

Samuel Williard Crompton

Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, July 1, 2009)

Known as the "Angel of the Battlefield" for her efforts during the American Civil War, Clara Barton is remembered today as a pioneering nurse and humanitarian. By the end of the 19th century, she was one of the most highly regarded American women on the planet, having brought relief to those suffering in wars and disasters the world over. Frightened as a child, insecure as an adult, and perpetually worried about her image, Barton was a thoroughly modern hero beset by difficulties, including those of her own making. In Clara Barton: Humanitarian, read about this brave nurse and founder of the American Red Cross.

Rachel Carson : Biologist and Author

Marty Jezer

Hardcover (Facts on File, Jan. 1, 1987)

A biography of the marine biologist and author whose writings stressed the interrelation of all living things and the dependence of human welfare on natural processes

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Mahalia Jackson

Charles K. Wolfe

Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, July 1, 1990)

A biography of the renowned gospel singer who hoped, through her art, to break down some of the barriers between black and white people.

Clara Barton

Leni Hamilton

Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, June 1, 1987)

Describes Clara Barton's childhood, recounts the events that led to her interest in nursing, and tells how she founded the American Red Cross

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Agnes De Mille

Margaret Speaker-Yuan

Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 1990)

Traces the life and accomplishments of the choreographer, dancer, and author who created ballets based on American themes and choreographed the musical, "Oklahoma"

Rachael Ray: Food Entrepreneur

Dennis Abrams

Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 2009)

Follows the life, career, and influence of the cook who first became famous through her shows on the Food Network.

Katharine Graham

Sandy Asirvatham

Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Dec. 1, 2001)

Presents the life of the woman who was publisher and later chairperson and CEO of the Washington Post Company, and who in 1997 received the Pulitzer Prize for biography.