BIOGRAPHY
Clara BARTON
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Clara Barton--Ducksters
Amazing Civil War Nurse Clara Barton by
Known as the Angel of the Battlefield during the American Civil War, author Mary Dodson Wade explores the life of Clara Barton in this biography for beginning readers. Read about Barton's early jobs as a teacher and in a government office, and how she created the American Red Cross. Clara Barton was truly an amazing American
Publication Date: 2009-08-01
The BEATLES
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The Beatles
The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny) by Q: How do you find all this business of having screaming girls following you all over the place? George: Well, we feel flattered . . . John: . . . and flattened. When the Beatles burst onto the music scene in the early 1960s, they were just four unknown lads from Liverpool. But soon their off-the-charts talent and offbeat humor made them the most famous band on both sides of the Atlantic. Lively, informative text and expressive, quirky paintings chronicle the phenomenal rise of Beatlemania, showing how the Fab Four’s sense of humor helped the lads weather everything that was thrown their way—including jelly beans.
ISBN: 0544210700Publication Date: 2013-03-19
Helen KELLER: Annie and Helen
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Helen Keller Kids' Museum
Abraham LINCOLN
The Life of Abraham Lincoln by
Many consider Abraham Lincoln to be the greatest US president. This book explores Lincoln's early life, including his self-taught education, law career, and influential presidency. Through age-appropriate language and content, beginning readers will learn about the Civil War and Lincoln's inspiring leadership. Historical images and an informative timeline will enhance readers' introduction to Lincoln's extraordinary achievements and connect them to an important era in American history.
ISBN: 9781433963421Publication Date: 2012-01-01
Booker T. WASHINGTON
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Booker T. Washington Virtual Museum
Booker T. Washington by
A biography of one-time slave, known for his commitment to education and his role in establishing Tuskegee Institute.
ISBN: 9781617142314Publication Date: 2010-09-01
