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Karl Malone

1993
A career biography of power forward in the National Basketball Association, Karl Malone.

James Madison, fourth president of the United States

1986
Recounts the story of America's fourth president, known as the Father of the Constitution, describing his early life in Virginia and his many years of service in public office.

Young Abraham Lincoln

log-cabin president
1992
A simple biography of the man who was president of the United States during the Civil War.

Mario Lemieux

1992
Biography of Canadian hockey player Mario Lemieux chronicling his life and career.

Robert E. Lee

leader in war and peace
1989
A simple biography of the general who commanded the Southern Army during the Civil War.

The courage of Helen Keller

1982
Recounts how the young Helen Keller, left blind and deaf by a childhood illness, learned to communicate with the world.

Benito Ju?rez

hero of modern Mexico
1993
Describes the life of the Mexican president who instituted many social reforms and led his country in a war of independence.

Michael Jordan, a team player

1989
Follows the life of the high-scoring Chicago Bulls player who could not get on his high school basketball team because he was too short. Includes advice on setting and reaching goals.

Thomas Jefferson

third president of the United States
1986
Traces the life of the tall red-headed Virginian, from his early education and involvement in the American Revolution to his activities as the nation's third president and last years at Monticello.

Make way for Sam Houston

1986
Traces the life of the soldier who led the fight for Texas' independence from Mexico, served as governor and senator, and opposed secession during the Civil War.

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