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Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A treasury of American Presidents by historian Ken Burns"--
Burns explores the legacy of each of America's presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. Each two-page spread covers the basic facts of the era, the man, and an important aspect of his presidency.
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Language
English
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Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President.
A description of the boyhood, marriage, and young professional life of Abraham Lincoln includes his presidential years and also reflects on the latest scholarly thoughts about our Civil War president. Winner of the 1988 Newbery Medal.
8) Taylor Swift
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Provides a first person account of the life and accomplishments of Taylor Swift.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Misty Copeland is one of the most famous dancers in the world. But before she was dancing for millions of fans, Misty was just a young girl who loved ballet, even though she didn't look like the typical ballerina. Learn how she made it all the way to the top in this exciting level 3 biography!"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Every kid knows that pirates talk funny, swing a big sword, and seek buried treasure-don't they? What do we really know about Blackbeard, Madame Cheng, Sir Francis Drake, and other men and women of pirate history? What drove them to sail the high seas? What were their bad habits, favorite foods, and silly quirks? And did they actually talk like that?
A lively style, lots of surprises, and solid research have made the Lives of... series of collective...
13) Sally Ride
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Sally Ride was the first American female astronaut to go to space. She worked on a space shuttle for two different missions. But Sally Ride did more than just travel to space. She also was a teacher, an author, and a scientist. Learn more about her amazing life in this new level 3 biography!,"--page [4] of cover.
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Learn all about YouTube star and fashion expert, Bethany Mota!Bethany Mota is an American YouTube celebrity, fashion designer, and aspiring singer. Her YouTube videos show fashion purchases, outfit ideas, hair and makeup tutorials, DIY projects, and recipes. She has her own fashion line at Aeropostale, appeared on season 19 of Dancing with the Stars, and released her first single in October 2014. She has over 8 million subscribers on...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Examines the life of eighteenth-century composer Ludwig van Beethoven, discussing his difficult childhood, early gift for music, volatile personality, hearing loss, and the influence of other composers on his work. Includes twenty-one related activities.
19) Jesse Jackson
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Still an active member of the political process today, Jesse Jackson has been a voice for African Americans since the 1960s. This book chronicles Jackson's journey from humble beginnings in South Carolina to prominent civil rights activist, politician, and leader of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Enhanced by a timeline detailing important events, Jackson's life inspires all readers to make their voices heard.
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