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Colin Powell

a biography
1992
A biography of the first African-American to be appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest military position in the United States.

Our 42nd president, Bill Clinton

1993
The story of William Jefferson Blythe IV, who took on the name of his step-father, Roger Clinton, and became Governor of Arkansas and President of the United States.

We'll never forget you, Roberto Clemente

1996
A biography of Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Clemente, one of the greatest hitters in the history of the game, who lost his life in a plane crash in 1972.

Benjamin Franklin

1993
A biography of the accomplished and influential eighteenth-century printer, inventor, scientist, statesman, and diplomat.

Tiger Woods

an American master
1997
A biography of golfer Tiger Woods, discussing his childhood in California, his early interest in the game of golf, and his professional achievements.

Standing tall

the stories of ten Hispanic Americans
1994
Presents photographs and stories of ten influential and important Hispanic-American women and men from very different backgrounds and times who made history and are still making it.

The Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk

1961
A biography of Orville and Wilbur Wright, highlighting the early years up to the first flight at Kitty Hawk.

The story of Thomas Alva Edison, inventor

the wizard of Menlo Park
1990
The story of the life of the famous inventor of the electric light bulb.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy, America's 35th president

1988
A brief biography of the 35th president of the United States, describing his life and political career.

Faithful friend

the story of Florence Nightingale
1991
A biography of the woman who changed the meaning of modern nursing by her tireless efforts to train nurses and care for patients in a more meaningful way.

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