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| Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic -- a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, they and another family lived cloistered in the " Secret Annex" of an old office building. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death. In her diary Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period. By turns thoughtful, moving, and amusing, her account offers a fascinating commentary on human courage and frailty and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose promise was tragically cut short. |
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| Full of the details kids want to know, the true story of scientist Albert Einstein is told in a fun, engaging way. Illustrations. |
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Who Was Harriet Tubman?
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by McDonough, Yona Zeldis -
Grosset & Dunlap, 2002
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Dewey: B
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AR: 4.6/MG/1/107141
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| Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property; she was whipped by owners and almost killed by an overseer. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad, which she traveled by herself north to Philadelphia. Throughout her long life (she died at the age of ninety-two) and long after the Civil War brought an end to slavery, this amazing woman was proof of what just one person can do. |
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Who Was Sacagawea?
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by Fradin, Dennis Brindell -
Grosset & Dunlap, 2002
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Dewey: B
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AR: 4.4/MG/1/92435
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| Kids can learn all about Sacagawea, who was only 16 when she made the famous journey across 4,500 miles of unexplored territory with Lewis and Clark as their guide. Illustrations. |
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| This accessible, appealing biography shines the light on Thomas Edison, the inventor of the electric light bulb, along with the phonograph and a precursor to the movie camera called a kinetoscope. Illustrations. |
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Who Was Mozart?
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by McDonough, Yona Zeldis -
Grosset & Dunlap, 2003
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Dewey: B
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AR: 5.3/MG/1/112337
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Born in Austria in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his first piece of music, a minuet, when he was just five years old Soon after, he was performing for kings and emperors. Although he died at the young age of thirty-five, Mozart left a legacy of more than 600 works. This fascinating biography charts the musician's extraordinary career and personal life while painting a vivid cultural history of eighteenth-century Europe. Black-and-white illustrations on every spread explore such topics as the history of opera and the evolution of musical instruments. There is also a timeline and a bibliography.
Illustrated by Carrie Robbins.
Cover illustration by Nancy Harrison. |
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Who Was King Tut?
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by Edwards, Roberta -
Grosset & Dunlap, 2006
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Dewey: B
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AR: 4.9/MG/1/149526
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Princess Diana
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DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2006
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Dewey: B
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Abraham Lincoln
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DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2005
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Dewey: B
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AR: 7.2/MG/4/154460
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Who Were the Beatles?
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by Edgers, Geoff -
Grosset & Dunlap, 2006
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Dewey: B
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AR: 4.5/MG/1/147804
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| Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play baseball in the modern major leagues. That may not seem like a big deal today -- but in 1947 it was a very big deal. Until Jackie stepped up to the plate, African Americans couldn't play on most professional sports teams. TIME For Kids(R) Biographies help make a connection between the lives of past heroes and the events of today. Because of Jackie's courage and perseverance, people of all colors now participate in America's favorite pastime. Jackie worked hard and proved to the world that it's your character and talent -- not the color of your skin -- that really matters. |
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George Washington
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by Hort, Lenny -
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2005
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Dewey: B
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Who Was Anne Frank?
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by Abramson, Ann -
Grosset & Dunlap, 2007
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Dewey: B
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AR: 4.6/MG/1/161138
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| In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. "Who Was Anne Frank?" looks closely at Annes life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding, and the legacy of her diary. Black-and-white illustrations including maps and diagrams provide historical and visual reference in an easy-to-read biography written in a way that is appropriate and accessible for younger readers. |
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Amelia Earhart
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by Stone, Tanya Lee -
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2007
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Dewey: B
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| The man we remember simply as Gandhi was born Mohandas Gandhi in India in 1869. From an early age he was made keenly aware of the rigid Hindu caste system of his country, and was heavily influenced by his mother's ability to fast as a way to control her urges. Mohandas was married at the age of thirteen and continued his education, though he struggled as a student. He also struggled to find himself and to keep his moral center intact. At college in London, and then later at work in South Africa and India, Gandhi was appalled at the abject poverty he discovered and by the widespread denial of civil liberties and political rights he encountered. He ultimately dedicated his life to the struggle for fundamental human rights for all Indians. Read all about the fascinating early years and eventual accomplishments of this inspiring leader. |
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Helen Keller
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DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2004
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Dewey: B
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Tells the inspirational tale of this spirited crusader.
In this groundbreaking new series, DK brings together fresh voices and DK design values to give readers the most information-packed, visually exciting biographies on the market today. Full-color photographs of people, places, and artifacts, definitions of key words, and sidebars on related subjects add dimension and relevance to stories of famous lives that students will love to read. |
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| Take a close-up look at Benjamin Franklin, a jack-of-all-trades who served his country well. Interviews with experts and lively writing deliver the accurate reporting you expect from TIME For Kids(R). Historical reproductions and contemporary photographs capture the life of this ingenious man and show how he made life better and safer for Americans today. Read about more remarkable Americans: |
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| Take a close-up look at Rosa Parks, a dignified woman who took a stand against segregation. Interviews with experts and lively writing deliver the accurate reporting you expect from "Time For Kids(R)," Historical and contemporary photographs show how one person's quiet act of defiance triggered the civil rights movement in the United States--and made a difference today. |
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| Did you know that James Monroe was the first President to appear without a wig in formal public settings? Or that George W. Bush named the first African Americans as secretaries of state? In this informative reference book by the editors of the award-winning "TIME For Kids"(R) magazine, you'll learn about the Presidents' childhoods, careers, accomplishments in office, and life after the White House. As a great plus for school reports, you'll find hundreds of fascinating facts--and the history of our nation is woven into each presidential portrait. |
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| Kids will go wild for this unauthorized biography all about Steve Irwin, the famous Crocodile Hunter. Steve is remembered for his daring encounters with dangerous animals and his shows on Animal Planet. But Steves adventures with animals began when he was just a boy growing up in Australia, where he played with wild animals (including a pet python ) and wrestled his first croc at the age of nine. Heres a chance to learn all about Steves favorite animals, his amazing adventures, and his important legacy. Discover why animals like kangaroos, baby koalas, and even scary crocs need our help, and what we can do to become Wildlife Warriors just like Steve. |
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Nelson Mandela
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by Brown, Laaren -
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2006
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Dewey: B
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| South African human rights activist Nelson Mandela is the focus of this full-color biography, which explains to young readers in age-appropriate language Mandela's place in world history. |
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Who Was Marco Polo?
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by Holub, Joan -
Grosset & Dunlap, 2007
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Dewey: B
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AR: 5.2/MG/1/167879
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| Marco Polo was seventeen when he set out for China . . . and forty-one when he came back More than seven hundred years ago, Marco Polo traveled from the medieval city of Venice to the fabled kingdom of the great Kublai Khan, seeing new sights and riches that no Westerner had ever before witnessed. But did Marco Polo experience the things he wrote about . . . or was it all made-up? Young readers are presented with the facts in this entertaining, highly readable "Who Was" . . . ? biography with black-and-white artwork by John OBrien. |
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| Put on your blue suede shoes and get ready for the latest title in the Who Was? series The King could not have come from humbler origins: Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, during the Depression, he grew up with the blues music of the rural South, the gospel music of local churches, and the country-western classics. But he forged a sound all his ownand a look that was all his own, too. With curled lip, swiveling hips, and greased pompadour, Elvis changed popular music forever, ushering in the age of rock and roll. Geoff Edgerss fascinating biography of this icon of American pop culture includes blackand- white illustrations on nearly every spread. |
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