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WHO IS BILL GATES?
Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this Who Was...? biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the wealthiest philanth…
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- 978-0-448-46332-2
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- 105 p. ; ill. ; 20 cm.
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- 920 DEM w c.1 201930296
WHO WAS CHARLIE CHAPLIN?
Charlie Chaplin sang on a London stage for the first time at the age of five. Performing proved to be his salvation, providing a way out of a life of hardship and poverty. Success came early and made Chaplin one of the best loved people in the United States until the McCarthy witch hunts drove Chaplin from his adopted country. This is a moving portrait of a multi-talented man—actor, director,…
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- 978-0-448-49016-8
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- 106 p. ; ill. ; 20 cm.
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- 920 DEM w c.1 201930295
WHO WAS FERDINAND MAGELLAN?
When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World. He was right, but what he didn't know was that the treacherous voyage would take him three years and cost him his life. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate Magellan's life and voyage, with sidebars and a time line that enhance…
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- 978-0-448-43105-5
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- 105 p. ; ill. ; maps; 20 cm.
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- 920 KRA w c.1 201930294
WHO WAS MARIA TALLCHIEF?
Born in 1925, Maria Tallchief spent part of her childhood on an Osage reservation in Oklahoma. With the support of her family and world-renowned choreographer George Balanchine, she rose to the top of her art form to become America's first prima ballerina. Black-and-white illustrations provide visual sidebars to the history of ballet while taking readers through the life of this amazing dancer.
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- 978-0-448-42675-4
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- 103 p. ; ill. ; 20 cm.
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- 920 GOU w c.1 201930293
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL
Explore the life and achievements of Alexander Graham Bell. Photographs, a timeline, and easy-to-read text tell the story of this famous inventor.
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- 978-1-474-7-3444-8
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- 64 p. ; ill. ; 22 cm x 30 cm.
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- 920 JAM a c.1 201930285
MARIE CURIE
This series will tell the amazing stories of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. They will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the successes and achievements for which they are lauded today. This book tells the story of Marie Curie, who discovered rad…
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- 978-1-406-29755-3
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- 48 p. ; ill. ; port. ; 25 cm.
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- 540.92 THR m c.1 201930275
WHO WAS WALT DISNEY
Walt Disney always loved to entertain people. Often it got him into trouble. Once he painted pictures with tar on the side of his family's white house. His family was poor, and the happiest time of his childhood was spent living on a farm in Missouri. His affection for small-town life is reflected in Disneyland Main Streets around the world. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this b…
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- 978-0-448-45052-0
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- 106 p.; ; ill. ; 20 cm.
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- 920 STE w c.1 201970020
WHO WAS ANNE FRANK?
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 v…
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- 978-0-448-44482-6
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- 103 p. ; ill. ; 19 cm.
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- 940.53 ABR w c.1 201970019
WHO WAS ROALD DAHL?
Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this Who Was . . . ? biography, children will learn of his real-life adventures. A flying ace for the British Air Force, he was married to an Academy Award-winning actress. He also wrote books and screenplays for adults. Entertaining and readable, this biography has 80 black-and-white illustrations.
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- 978-0-448-46146-5
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- 102 p. ; ill. ; 20 cm.
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- 920 KEL w c.1 2022110032
WHO WAS DR. SEUSS?
Ted Geisel loved to doodle from the time he was a kid. He had an offbeat, fun-loving personality. He often threw dinner parties where guests wore outrageous hats! And he donned quirky hats when thinking up ideas for books- like his classic The Cat in the Hat. This biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout, brings an amazingly gifted author/illustrator to life.
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- 978-0-448-45585-3
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- 103 p. ; ill. ; 20 cm.
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- 920 PAS w c.1 2022110031
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