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Harriet Tubman

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Harriet Tubman.
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Amelia Earhart

A brief biography of the first woman pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean and to fly alone across the United States, as well as the first pilot to fly alone across the Pacific Ocean.
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Jane Goodall

Simple text and photographs present the life of Jane Goodall, a British animal researcher famous for her work with African chimpanzees.
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Marie Curie

Tells the life story of groundbreaking scientist Marie Curie in simple text and pictures.
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Thomas Edison

Simple text and photographs present the life of Thomas Edison, the inventor of the phonograph, lightbulb, and movies with sound.
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Mother Teresa

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Mother Teresa, who founded an order of nuns called the Missionaries of Charity to take care of the poor in India.
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Kit Carson

A biography of Kit Carson highlighting his friendship with Native Americans and his work as a guide for John C. Fremont.
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Pocahontas

Biography of the Powhatan Indian woman who helped John Smith and the English settlers in Jamestown.
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J.K. Rowling

Examines Rowling's childhood, education, and work as the author of the world-famous Harry Potter series.

J.K. Rowling

Examines Rowling's childhood, education, and work as the author of the world-famous Harry Potter series.

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