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Dr. Seuss

This Rookie Biography teaches young readers about Dr. Seuss, the author of The Cat in the Hat and many other great books. Readers will learn how he started drawing cartoons for a bug spray company and became one of the most famous children's authors of all time.

Taylor Swift

born to sing!
Presents a brief introduction to the life and musical career of Taylor Swift. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a short poem, tips for achieving one's dreams, and a picture glossary.

Oprah Winfrey

an inspiration to millions
2017
A simple biography of talk-show host, Oprah Winfrey.

Ruby Bridges

Presents a brief biography of Ruby Bridges, the first African American girl to go to an all-white school in Louisiana.

Helen Keller

This brief biography of Helen Keller, in simple text with illustrations, provides information on how she learned to communicate despite being blind and deaf.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder

Presents a brief look at the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, famed author of the "Little House" books.
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Mae Jemison

An introduction to the life of Mae Jemison, engineer, physician, and astronaut.
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Rosa Parks

An introduction to the life of Rosa Parks, the woman whose actions led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1960s and who was an important figure in the early days of the civil rights movement.
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Neil Armstrong

An introduction to the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong, who was the first man on the moon.
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Barack Obama

Simple text and illustrations provide a biography of Barack Obama.
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