biography

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biography

Monica Seles

the comeback kid
1997
Follows the life of the tennis star who became the youngest winner of a Grand Slam title in over 100 years, from her childhood in Yugoslavia through the traumatic attack during at a match in Germany in 1993 to her comeback in 1995.

Mary Leakey

in search of human beginnings
1995
Examines the life of the noted anthropologist and describes her discoveries digging for fossils of our ancestors in East Africa.

Tutankhamen

2002
Presents an overview of Tutankhamen's life as well as his influence on history and the world.

Will Rogers

quotable cowboy
1995
A biography of the cowboy who became one of America's noted humorists.

Adolf Hitler

1994
Presents, through photographs and text, the story of the German Nazi leader in the context of the political and social forces of his time, focusing on the destruction and misery he unleashed. Discusses United States anti-Semitism and the reluctance of most nations to become involved.

Helen Keller

courage in the dark
1997
A biography of the blind and deaf girl who overcame both handicaps with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan.

The travels of Juan Ponce de León

2001
Discusses the explorations of Ponce de Le?n with Columbus as well as his own expeditions to the Caribbean and the Americas.

Pocahontas, Powhatan princess

1997
Relates the life story and accomplishments of the princess of the Powhatan Indian Nation who married the English settler John Rolfe.

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