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George Washington

A simple account of the life of the first president of the United States.
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Pocahontas

Simple text and illustrations introduce the life of the Powhatan Indian who worked throughout her life to establish peace between her people and the English.
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George Washington Carver

Examines the boyhood, education, and teaching career of George Washington Carver, and discusses his role in helping farmers by inventing new ways to use crops.
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Abigail Adams

A brief biography of First Lady Abigail Adams, the wife of the second President, John Adams, that chronicles her life and influence to the cause of women's rights.

Tomie dePaola

Discusses the early life, education, and career of children's book artist and author Tomie de Paola.
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Maurice Sendak

Discusses the early life, education, and career of children's book artist and author Maurice Sendak.
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Charles M. Schulz

Looks at the life of Charles M. Schulz, creator of the "Peanuts" comics and characters.
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Jackie Robinson

A brief biography of the man who was the first African American baseball player on a major league team, as well as the first African American elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Frederick Douglass

A simple biography of the man who, after escaping slavery, became an orator, writer, and leader in the anti-slavery movement in the nineteenth century.
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Booker T. Washington

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Booker T. Washington.
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