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4) Anne Frank
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2004.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life of a young girl who was forced into hiding with her family in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. Anne Frank's life in Amsterdam was happy and full of friends. But as the Nazis gained power during World War II, Anne's family and friends, like other Jews, faced harsh new rules, curfews, arrest, and worse. When the danger struck close to home, the Franks went into hiding in the secret annex, and 13-year-old Anne's life changed forever.
8) Barack Obama
Author
Series
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of Barack Obama, including his childhood in the United States and abroad, careers as a community organizer and lawyer, and his election as the forty-four president in 2009.
11) Amelia Earhart
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to one of America's most famous pilots, who mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while flying over the Pacific Ocean.
12) Mother Teresa
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Biography of the Nobel Prize-winning nun who founded the Missionary Sisters and Brothers of Charity and was known for her work with the destitute and dying.
13) Charles Darwin
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2007.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Describes the life and scientific career of Charles Darwin, especially his theory of evolution which was published in his famous book in 1859: The origin of species by means of natural selection, or, the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life.
14) Abigail Adams
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the wife of the second president of the United States, a dedicated wife and mother who spoke up against slavery and for women's rights.
15) Marie Curie
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Biography of the Nobel Prize-winning Polish scientist whose work with radium helped to change the world.
18) Thomas Edison
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the inventor of the phonograph, the electric light bulb, and many other devices.
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