entertainers

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Josephine Baker

2018
A brief biography of Josephine Baker, a theater performer who worked as a dancer, an actor, and even a spy.
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Buffalo Bill

wild west showman
2019
Looks at the life of nineteenth-century legend William Frederick Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill.
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Entertainers

Looks at the history of outstanding African Americans in their careers, focusing on entertainers.

Annie Oakley

2005
Biography of sharp-shooter Oakley, including her career as part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Includes actual film of Oakley taken in 1903 by Thomas Edison.
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Trapeze, perch poles, and other high-flying circus science

2018
Discusses some of the worlds most high-flying circus acts and the science behind them.
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Who was Lucille Ball?

2017
Looks at the life and career of actress Lucille Ball.
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Annie Oakley

Profiles the life of Annie Oakley, discussing her childhood, love of hunting, performances in the Wild West show, marriage, and later years; and includes over 100 photographs and illustrations, definition boxes, sidebars, and a time line.

Blood brothers

the story of the strange friendship between Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill
Explores the relationship between entertainer and frontierman Buffalo Bill Cody and Dakota Indian chief Sitting Bull.
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Will Rogers

cowboy, comedian, and commentator
2007
A brief biography of early twentieth-century cowboy and actor Will Rogers that chronicles his childhood, roping ability, and stage, film, and radio career.
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Cool careers without college for people who love to entertain

Explains ways to turn the readers' passions and talents into a profession.

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