20th century biographies

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Anne Frank

2008
A biography of Anne Frank, including the historical events which forced her to hide with her family in an attic in Nazi-occupied Holland for two years.

Cesar Chavez

2008
A biography of Cesar Chavez, discussing his early life on his family's Arizona ranch, how the Great Depression forced them to become migrant workers in California, and the poor housing, pay, and working conditions that inspired Cesar to pursue farm workers' rights through unionization.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

2008
A biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., discussing his youth in Georgia, his studies to become a minister, and his dedication to winning equal rights for African-Americans through organized, peaceful protest.

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