Rookie biographies

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Cesar Chavez

2003
A brief biography of Cesar Chavez, the Mexican American union leader who fought to get migrant farm workers better wages.

Colin Powell

2003
Presents a brief overview of the life of the first African American Secretary of State.

Thurgood Marshall

2006
Tells the life story of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, describing his work to end the segregation of African-Americans.

Theodore Roosevelt

2007
Presents an introduction to the life of the twenty-sixth president, Theodore Roosevelt.

Sitting Bull

2004
Looks at the life of Sitting Bull, and tells how the Native American leader struggled to help his people keep their land from being taken by the American government.

Ronald Reagan

2005
A brief, photographic biography of Ronald Reagan, discussing his early life, his careers as an actor and a politician, his accomplishments as president, and his later years.

Roberto Clemente

2005
Presents a brief biography of Roberto Clemente, a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team who won the Golden Glove award twelve times and was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1972.

Mother Teresa

2003
A brief overview of the life of Mother Teresa who dedicated her life to helping the poor in India and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work.

John F. Kennedy

2006
Tells the life story of John F. Kennedy, describing his family, his experiences in World War II, his marriage, and his accomplishments as president.

Booker T. Washington

2007
An introductory biography to the life and career of Booker T. Washington, who improved the education of African-Americans.

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