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Jane Goodall

2017
All animals deserve safety. But sometimes they are mistreated and misunderstood. In this Jane Goodall book, kids will follow her on her journey to become a primate expert. From living in the Gombe Stream National Park to starting a nature Institute and programs, Goodall studies chimpanzees and works to protect their habitats. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Skywrinting: A Life out of the Blue

2004
Jane Pauley's memoir tells a remarkable story of self-discovery and of an extraordinary life, from her childhood in the American heart-land to her more than three decades in television.
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Edward Snowden

NSA whistle-blower
This biography examines the life of Edward Snowden using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking contemporary photographs and informative sidebars, readers will learn about Snowden's early life, education, and experiences as a government whistleblower. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

J.J. Abrams

director of Stars Wars: the force awakens
Profiles the life and career of television and motion producer and director J. J. Abrams.

Robert Goddard and the rocket

Looks at the life and work of inventor Robert Goddard, the man who is credited with being the father of modern rocketry.

Mike Trout

A biography of professional baseball player, Mike Trout.

Johannes Gutenberg and the printing press

Explores the life of Johann Gutenberg and his invention of the movable-type printing press.

Bryce Harper

A biography of professional baseball player Bryce Harper.

Grandma Moses

Includes index. Introduces the life and painting career of Anna Mary Robertson Moses, known as Grandma Moses, a self-taught artist who painted simple scenes of country life.

Betsy Ross

and the Silver Thimble
2002
Young Betsy Ross is upset when her brother tells her that she cannot make furniture because she is a girl, but her mother teaches her that she can still do important things.''.

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