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Jane Goodall

a life of loyalty
2008
Simple text and photos explore the life of British scientist Jane Goodall, covering her study of chimpanzees and efforts to protect them.

Jimmy Carter

a life of friendship
2008
Simple text and photos explore the life of American president Jimmy Carter, covering his efforts to help communities and make peace in the world.

Nelson Mandela

a life of persistence
2007
An introduction to the life of Nelson Mandela, the South African president, who spent twenty-seven years in prison for speaking out against discrimination in his country.

Mother Teresa

a life of caring
2007
A brief biography of Mother Teresa, who left the convent in 1948 to set up the Missionaries of Charity in India to help feed, clothe, and provide medical care to the poor.

The Dalai Lama

a life of compassion
2007
An introduction to the life of the Dalai Lama, the leader of Tibet, who has lived in exile since the country was taken over by China.

Susan B. Anthony

a life of fairness
2006
A brief profile of women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony and how she helped to further the cause of suffrage during the late nineteenth century that gave women the vote in 1920.

Rosa Parks

a life of courage
2006
A brief profile of Rosa Parks, a civil rights activist who inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955 when she refused to give up her seat to a white person.

Alexander Graham Bell

a life of helpfulness
2007
An introduction to the life of Alexander Graham Bell, who is famous as the inventor of the telephone.

Abraham Lincoln

a life of respect
2006
Introduces children to the life of President Abraham Lincoln, discussing his childhood, views on slavery, role in the Civil War, presidency, and impact on American history.

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