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He spent twenty seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country's first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition to the Who was... Series.

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Get ready for the electrifying biography of Nikola Tesla - part creative genius, part mad scientist, and 100% innovator.

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Brush up your knowledge on popular American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell with this exciting Who Was title.

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Ideal for fans of "The Greatest Showman"--the amazing story of how Barnum went from owning a museum filled with rare and unusual items to transforming the American circus into a popular and thrilling phenomenon. Original.

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A biography of the patriot of the Revolution who had many trades, among them silver work, manufacture of copper, casting of bells, engraving, and dentistry.

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Introduces the "American folk musician and social activist whose outspoken songs about freedom and justice got him blacklisted from radio and TV for years"--Amazon.com.

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Introduces the "American folk musician and social activist whose outspoken songs about freedom and justice got him blacklisted from radio and TV for years"--Amazon.com.

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A shy twenty-year-old girl stepped out of a horse drawn coach and into the world spotlight, capturing the imagination of millions as a real life fairytale princess. Although the storybook marriage didn't have a happy ending, Diana learned to use her fame as a way to champion charitable causes nearto her heart.

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The life of Queen Elizabeth I was dramatic and dangerous: cast out of her father's court at the age of 3 and imprisoned at 19 and was crowned queen in 1558, when she was only 25. Elizabeth ruled for over forty years and led England through one of its most prosperous periods in history. Over 80 illustrations bring Gloriana and her court to life.

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Her reign of 63 years and seven months is known as the Victorian Era, a period of industrial, cultural, scientific, and political change that was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire. But Victoria was raised under close supervision until she became Queen of the United Kingdom at the young age of 18. This book tells her story.

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In 1936, pioneering environmentalist Rachel Carson began work with the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries and soon afterward published her first book, "Under the Sea Wind." Her 1962 bestseller, "Silent Spring, " sent shock waves throughout the country and warned of the dangers of DDT and other pesticides. Illustrations.

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Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this 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. Illustrations.

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"Robert E. Lee seemed destined for greatness. His father was a Revolutionary War hero and at West Point he graduated second in his class! In 1861, when the Southern states seceded from the Union, Lee was offered the opportunity to command the Union forces. However, even though he was against the war, his loyalty to his home state of Virginia wouldn't let him fight for the North."--Amazon.com.

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The youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Clemente's talent for baseball led him to the major leagues, where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. During his career he was named a 12-time All-Star and a World Series MVP, and he was the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Illustrations.

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An introduction to the life and accomplishments of Ronald Reagan, the fortieth president of the United States.

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In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." This biography has black and white illustrations throughout.

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Published in the year 2019 as: Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg; part of the Who is-- series. Republished with change in title and revisions in December 2020 using the same ISBNs.