Community builders

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Andrew Carnegie

builder of libraries
1997
Biography of nineteenth-century philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, tracing his path from poverty to great wealth, providing information about some of the important historical events that occurred during his lifetime, and discussing how he used his money to support education through a library building program.

Jimmy Carter

builder of peace
2000
Presents a biography of the United States president, from his childhood in Georgia to his current activities with the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity, discussing important historical events that happened during his career.

Jesse Jackson

I am somebody!
1997
Follows the life and career of the African-American civil rights worker who has run for the presidential nomination twice.

Bill Gates

helping people use computers
1997
A biography of Bill Gates, focusing on the Seattle business community and the global village that he has helped create through his work as a computer software entrepreneur.

Walt Disney

creator of magical worlds
1999
A biography of the animation pioneer who created Mickey Mouse and other popular characters and founded Disney Studios.

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