A character building book

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Learning about equal rights from the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

2002
Describes the life and career of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, describing her more than thirty years of work for the equal rights of women and men.

Learning about charity from the life of Princess Diana

1999
A simple biography of Diana, Princess of Wales, emphasizing her charitable work for such causes as sick children, people with AIDS, and the elimination of land mines.

Learning about achievement from the life of Maya Angelou

2002
A biography of writer Maya Angelou, discussing her early life in Stamps, Arkansas, her move to San Francisco, her involvement in the Civil Rights movement, and her success as an author.

Learning about creativity from the life of Steven Spielberg

1999
A brief biography of the filmmaker whose creative drive has led him to make many different kinds of movies, including "Jaws," "Jurassic Park," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and "Schindler's List.".

Learning about integrity from the life of Eleanor Roosevelt

1999
A brief biography examining the value of integrity in the life of the First Lady who devoted herself to helping others and working for peace.

Learning about courage from the life of Christopher Reeve

1999
A brief biography of the actor famous for playing Superman, discussing his life before and after the accident that paralyzed him and focusing on the courage he has shown.
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