juvenile literature

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Picasso

1988
Briefly examines the life and work of the renowned twentieth-century artist, describing and giving examples from his various periods or styles.

Scottie Pippen

prince of the court
1993
A biography of the versatile basketball player who helped lead the Chicago Bulls to their second straight championship in 1992.

James K. Polk, eleventh president of the United States

1988
A biography of the eleventh American president, whose term in office saw great expansion of the western frontier.

Ponce de Leon

1991
Examines the political forces and personal ambition that drove Ponce de Leon in his explorations.

Annie Oakley

1995
Biography of legendary American hero and entertainer Annie Oakley who was famous for her skill with a rifle.

Nefertiti

the mystery queen
1977
The life of Nefertiti concentrating on the period during which her husband, Amenhetep IV, struggled to change the ancient forms of worship in Egypt from many gods to one, the sun god.

Florence Nightingale

war nurse
1992
A biography of the founder of modern nursing.

Quick, Annie, give me a catchy line!

a story of Samuel F.B. Morse
1983
A brief biography of the inventor of the world's first practical telegraph system.

Christa McAuliffe

reaching for the stars
1987
Traces the life of the woman selected as the first teacher-in-space and her tragic death in the Challenger space shuttle explosion. Includes information on setting goals.

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