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Albert Einstein

1988
Traces the life and work of the physicist whose theory of relativity revolutionized scientific thinking.

The mystery of who discovered the Americas

1979
Highlights the migration of people from Asia to North America and the subsequent "discovery" of the continent by Irish monks, Norsemen, and Christopher Columbus.

Gandhi and the struggle for India's independence

1982
A biography of Mohandas Gandhi, the Mahatma, who played a crucial role in the struggle for Indian independence from Great Britain in the 1930s and 40s.

The birth of Jesus

1982
A simple retelling of the birth of Jesus; the visits by the shepherds and wise men; and the return of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus to Nazareth to live.

Miracles by the sea

1983
A simple retelling of the New Testament accounts of miracles performed by Jesus Christ.

Leonardo Da Vinci

1989
Traces the life of the Renaissance artist and analyses some of his paintings.

Pecos Bill

a tall tale retold and illustrated
1986
Incidents from the life of Pecos Bill, from his childhood among the coyotes to his unusual wedding day.

Eleanor Roosevelt

a life of discovery
1997
A photobiography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own.

James Madison, 4th president of the United States

1989
Traces the childhood, education, employment, political career, and presidency of the statesman from Virginia.

Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th president of the United States

1989
Follows the life of Rutherford B. Hayes, including his childhood, education, employment, political career, and term of presidency.

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