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Shaquille O'Neal

1994
A biography of Shaquille O'Neal, the NBA superstar center for the Orlando Magic.

All shook up

the life and death of Elvis Presley
2003
A biography of Elvis Presley, discussing his childhood, his entry into the music business, the early years of his career, the impact of success on his life, his drug use, and his death.

Jim Abbott against all odds

1990
A biography of the one-handed pitcher for the California Angels baseball team.

Mr. President

a book of U.S. presidents
2001
Presents information on each of the presidents of the United States from George Washington to Bill Clinton and describes the process of electing a president.

Frederick Douglass

a voice for freedom in the 1800s
2003
A biography of the African American civil rights worker who was born a slave and worked throughout his adult life to end slavery.

Not guilty

1997
Reviews five trials in which people were wrongly convicted of serious crimes, including manslaughter, murder, and conspiracy.

The first woman doctor

the story of Elizabeth Blackwell
1971
A biography recounting the struggles and achievements of the first woman doctor in the United States.

Four against the odds

the struggle to save our environment
1992
Describes the achievements and contributions of four notable people associated with environmental protection: John Muir, Rachel Carson, Lois Gibbs, and Chico Mendes.

George Washington

the man who would not be king
1991
The story of the man, the legendary American who set the standards for a country and its future Presidents to look up to and follow.

Mr. President

a book of U.S. presidents
2005
Presents information on each of the presidents of the United States from George Washington to George W. Bush and describes the process of electing a president.

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