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John F. Kennedy

Learnabout the life of John F. Kennedyand his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for furtherresearch, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography; Glossary of key words; Index; Informative sidebars; Sources for further research; Suggested websites; Table of contents; Timeline of key events.
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Slammin' Sammy

A Real Hero

Temple grandin

Simple text and photographs look at the life and career of Temple Grandin, a renowned scientist, champion for animal rights, and an advocate for people with autism.
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Taylor Swift

A brief introduction to the life of singer Taylor Swift.
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Bruno Mars

A brief introduction to the life of musician Bruno Mars.
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Rosalind Franklin

DNA discoverer
Recounts the life and career of X-ray crystallography expert Rosalind Franklin, who through her work in photographing complex biomolecules revealed for the first time the structure of coal and carbon molecules, viruses, and human DNA.
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Elon Musk

engineer and inventor for the future
"Known for being the founder leader of SpaceX and many other enterprises, Elon Musk has been breaking the mold from a young age. Readers will learn many fascinating facts about this entrepreneur, engineer, and innovator, who has been working on such projects as reducing global warming, colonizing Mars, and developing technology for self-driving. An in-depth timeline and full-color photographs will spark readers' interest in the progression of Musk's trendsetting life.".
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20 Fun Facts about George Washington

"George Washington is unmistakably America's most famous Founding Father. He led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later served as America's first president, but Washington's life is full of fun facts that many still don't know. From his relationships with other Founding Fathers to his early history as a general, there's much to discuss about one of America's most famous citizens. This book separates the myths from fact, delving into his famous cherry tree story and other commonly held beliefs about this American icon that many mistake as fact.".
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Anthony Davis

Presents the life of professional basketball athlete Anthony Davis in an introductory biography with a timeline and photos.
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Steve Irwin

Simple text and photographs profiles the life and achievements of naturalist Steve Irwin, discussing his childhood, love of nature, interactionwith animals, family, television career, death, and other related topics.
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