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Who were the Beatles?
by Geoff Edgers
"A biography of the Beatles, the world's most famous rock band"--Provided by publisher
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Who was Johnny Appleseed?
by Joan Holub
Presents the biography of John Chapman, who traveled the midwest planting apple orchards to help nourish the new communities that were sprouting up west of the Mississippi. Simultaneous.
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Who is Neil Armstrong?
by Roberta Edwards
A biography of the first astronaut to walk on the moon, covering his childhood, training as a fighter pilot, and career at NASA
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Who was Winston Churchill?
by Ellen Labrecque
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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Who was Roald Dahl?
by True Kelley
An introduction to the adventurous life of the famous children's author responsible for such classics as Charlie and the Chocolate Factor includes coverage of his military service, his marriage to an Academy Award-winning actress and his accomplishments as a screenplay writer. Original.
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Who was Charles Darwin?
by Deborah Hopkinson
Describes how Charles Darwin's passion for the natural world fueled his groundbreaking ideas on evolution and changed people's understanding of the natural world for years to come. Simultaneous.
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Who was Albert Einstein?
by Jess M. Brallier
Traces the life and work of the famous physicist, from his childhood in Germany through the development of his theories of relativity to his campaign for peace after World War II
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Who was Leonardo da Vinci?
by Roberta Edwards
Presents the life and accomplishments of the famous artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor
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Who was Walt Disney?
by Whitney Stewart
An addition to this popular biography series looks at the man behind the Disney franchise, whose affection for small-town life and desire to entertain people was apparent in all he created. Original.
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Who was Amelia Earhart?
by Kate Boehm Jerome
Provides the biography of the historical aviator who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932 as well as the first woman to fly across the Pacific in 1935 before meeting a mysterious end in 1937 in her attempt to fly around the world. Simultaneous.
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Who was Queen Elizabeth?
by June Eding
Presents the life of Queen Elizabeth I, from her birth to Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn in 1533 and her imprisonment by her half-sister, to her reign as queen, which brought peace, stability, and prosperity to sixteenth-century England
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Who was Ben Franklin?
by Dennis B. Fradin
A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, publisher, inventor, scientist, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States
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Who was Steve Irwin?
by Dina Anastasio
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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Who is Bill Gates?
by Patricia Demuth
A Who Was…? series biography that examines the life of a world-changing philanthropist and genius, whose passion for technology led him to revolutionize personal computers through a once-tiny company called Microsoft. Simultaneous.
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Who is Jane Goodall?
by Roberta Edwards
A young reader's introduction to the life and achievements of Jane Goodall recounts her decision to visit Africa to study chimpanzees in their natural habitat and the achievements that also paved the way for subsequent female scientists, in a portrait complemented by black-and-white illustrations. Original.
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Who was Jim Henson?
by Joan Holub
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the famous puppeteer and creator of the Muppets
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Who was Milton Hershey?
by James Buckley
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Original.
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Who was Thomas Jefferson?
by Dennis B. Fradin
A biography for kids unveils the many facets of this founding father's remarkable and complicated life, showing him as an architect, inventor, musician, farmer, slave owner, and author of one of our nation's most important and inspiring documents--the Declaration of Independence. Simultaneous.
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Who was Michael Jackson?
by Megan Stine
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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Who was Steve Jobs?
by Pam Pollack
Examines the life and accomplishments of computer industry pioneer Steve Jobs, a founder of Apple Computer, Inc.
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Who was Jacqueline Kennedy?
by Bonnie Bader
"Through this engaging Who Was? biography, kids will discover the woman behind the sunglasses. Private and bookish, Jackie Kennedy found herself thrust into the world spotlight as the young and glamorous wife of the President John F. Kennedy. As First Lady she restored the once neglected rooms of the White House to their former glory, and through her charm and elegance became a style icon whose influence is still felt even today. Kids will be fascinated to read about a First Family whose youth, intelligence, and good looks captivated America in the early 1960s"
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Who was Ferdinand Magellan?
by Sydelle Kramer
A simple biography explains the accomplishments of explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who in 1519 sailed from Spain around the New World to get to the Spice Islands--a treacherous voyage that took three years and cost him his life. Simultaneous.
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Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.? [electronic resource]
by Bonnie Bader
From organizing the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the launching of the Civil Rights Movement, a fascinating biography traces the life of this extraordinary man who was an advocate of the poor and spoke out against racial and economic injustice until he was assassinated in 1968. Original.
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Who was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
Explores the life and work of the prolific eighteenth-century Austrian composer who began life as a child prodigy, composing music at the age of five, and died a pauper at age thirty-five
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Who was Sally Ride?
by Megan Stine
Looks at the life and career of the physicist and NASA astronaut who became the first American woman in space in 1983
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Who is Michelle Obama?
by Megan Stine
Presents the life and accomplishments of the First Lady of the United States, from her childhood in Chicago and her career as a lawyer to her marriage to Barack Obama and her initiatives in the White House
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Who was Elvis Presley?
by Geoff Edgers
A fascinating biography of an icon of American pop culture shows how his musical style was developed in his humble Mississippi roots and how he ushered in the age of rock and roll by changing popular music forever. Original.
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Who was Jackie Robinson?
by Gail Herman
An inspiring biography of acclaimed athlete who, in 1947, broke the long-time color barrier in major league baseball by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers. Original.
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Who was Franklin Roosevelt?
by Margaret Frith
A comprehensive introduction to the 32nd president features coverage of such topics as his 13-year leadership during the Great Depression and World War II and the unique challenges he faced as a physically impaired political figure. Original.
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Who was Sacagawea?
by Dennis B. Fradin
A brief biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshoni woman who accompanied explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition in the early 1800s
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Who was Dr. Seuss?
by Janet B. Pascal
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the children's author and illustrator Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss
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Who was King Tut?
by Roberta Edwards
Explains the life and times of King Tutankhamen, an ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of his tomb's discovery by Howard Carter in 1922 as well as myths and so-called mummy curses. Original.
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Who was Harriet Tubman?
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
A biography examines the life of the nineteenth-century woman who escaped slavery and helped many other slaves get to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Simultaneous.
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Who was Mark Twain?
by April Jones Prince
The fascinating life of the humorist, narrator, and social observer best known as the author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is captured candidly in an enjoyable biography for kids who are not quite ready for long, in-depth life histories. Simultaneous.
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Who was George Washington?
by Roberta Edwards
With more than one hundred black-and-white illustrations, the father of our country, George Washington's fascinating story comes to life--revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill. Original.
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Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder?
by Patricia Demuth
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Original.
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Who were the Wright Brothers?
by James Buckley
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Simultaneous eBook.
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Who is Malala Yousafzai?
by Dinah Brown
Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about change. She has continued to speak out for the right of all children to have an education. In 2014 she won the Nobel Peace Prize
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Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?
by Sherri L Smith
Details the history of the Tuskegee Airmen, a squadron of African American military pilots who faced racial prejudice while fighting for their country in World War II
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