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Learn about the showstopping life of one of the most famous entertainers of all time in this book about Frank Sinatra from the #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!

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Although polio left him wheelchair bound, Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office during the Great Depression and served as president during World War II. How he led the country through tremendously difficult problems, much like the ones facing America today, makes for a timely and engrossing biography. Illustrations.

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With more than 100 black-and-white illustrations, the fascinating story of George Washington comes to life, revealing the real man, not just the face on the $1 bill.

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Discover how a little girl raised on a dairy farm grew up to become the first woman ever to have an exhibition of their entire lifes work at the Museum of Modern Art!

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Who HQ has way more than 57 reasons why youll want to read the amazing story of H. J. Heinz - the American entrepreneur who brought tomato ketchup to the masses.

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Examines the life of the nineteenth-century author famous for the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," which denounced slavery and intensified the disagreement between the North and South.

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A biography of the nineteenth-century woman who escaped slavery and helped many other slaves get to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

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A biography of the nineteenth-century woman who escaped slavery and helped many other slaves get to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

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Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician, but do they know that he was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia This well-told biography is full of the details of Houdini's life and illustrated throughout with beautiful black-and-white drawings.

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Learn about one of the most influential leaders in the fight for gay rights.

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Introduces the man responsible for mass producing the automobile in the early part of the twentieth century.

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When 17-year-old Henry Tudor ascended to the English throne, his reign looked promising. But by the time of his death in 1547, King Henry VIII was characterized as an extremely harsh, insecure king. This biography takes readers into the life of a monarch mainly remembered for his six marriages and establishing the Church of England. Illustrations..

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An introduction to the life and career of baseball's Jackie Robinson.

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.

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Examines the life and accomplishments of the oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, describing his work studying and filming the undersea world.

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Step into the world of Georgian England and learn more about the genteel life of the beloved author of such classics as Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma. Illustrations. 5 5/16 x 7 5/8.

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Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.

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Jim Henson created puppets like none ever seen before, with expressive fabric faces and rod-controlled arms. His Muppets became world-renowned celebrities and formed the backbone of a media empire. Illustrations.

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Learn about the incredible legacy of the first Native American athlete and Olympian to earn a gold medal for the United States in this exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.

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Although his presidency was cut short, the nation's 35th--and youngest--elected leader left an indelible mark on the American consciousness and is now profiled in the Who Was . . . series. Illustrations.