biography

Presents alphabetized biographies of approximately seventy individuals from around the world who have made their mark in literature, science, math, arts and entertainment, the social sciences, and American and world history, each including a further-reading list. This volume covers M-Ne.

Presents alphabetized biographies of approximately seventy individuals from around the world who have made their mark in literature, science, math, arts and entertainment, the social sciences, and American and world history, each including a further-reading list. This volume covers De-Ga.

Presents alphabetized biographies of approximately seventy individuals from around the world who have made their mark in literature, science, math, arts and entertainment, the social sciences, and American and world history, each including a further-reading list. This volume covers Ge-I.

Presents alphabetized biographies of approximately seventy individuals from around the world who have made their mark in literature, science, math, arts and entertainment, the social sciences, and American and world history, each including a further-reading list. This volume covers Be-Cap.

Presents alphabetized biographies of approximately seventy individuals from around the world who have made their mark in literature, science, math, arts and entertainment, the social sciences, and American and world history, each including a further-reading list. This volume covers Car-Da.

Presents alphabetized biographies of approximately seventy individuals from around the world who have made their mark in literature, science, math, arts and entertainment, the social sciences, and American and world history, each including a further-reading list. This volume covers A-Ba.

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One big idea. Maynard Hill had built many model airplanes, but the Spirit of Butts Farm was different. Hill wanted this model to cross the Atlantic Ocean, even though it weighed less than 11 pounds. Many people thought Hill was crazy. Could he really build a model airplane strong enough to cross an ocean?.

Far from home. When Sunita spends the summer in Budapest, she makes some important discoveries - and not just about new places and people. What she learns about herself will stay with her forever.

Beyond the big top. Circus performer Christian Stoinev had it all: fame, standing ovations, and a passion for performing. Or did he? Find out what growing up in the circus is like... and why Christian decided to make a change.