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"Ella Fitzgerald was one of the greatest singers of all time. Before she found her voice and changed the world of jazz music, she was a playful girl who wanted to become a dancer. Her life changed when people started noticing her beautiful singing voice, and she was soon hired as a singer in a famous jazz band. Explore how Ella went from being a young girl growing up in New York to an award-winning artist who made musical history"--OCLC.

"Kamala Harris is the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to become vice president of the United States. Before she made history, Kamala was a passionate kid who enjoyed traveling and attended civil rights protests with her family. She always wanted to help people, so she worked hard to become a lawyer, then a U.S. senator, and now, vice president! Explore how Kamala went from being a young girl to an American leader and role model. Watch Kamala progress from a little girl to vice president of the United States with a visual timeline marking the major milestones in her life."--.

Shares the life and work of Ruby Bridges, the first black child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans.

"Albert Einstein became one of the most important scientists in history for his discoveries about physics and how our universe works. Before everyone knew him as a genius, Albert was a curious kid who loved reading, learning, and experimenting with new ideas. He asked big questions and wasn't afraid to make mistakes. Explore how Albert Einstein went from being a young Jewish boy growing up in Germany to the most celebrated physicist ever"--Provided by publisher.

"Jackie Robinson was the first Black Major League Baseball player and an important civil rights leader. Before he made history as a pioneer in sports, Jackie was a hardworking kid who loved to play all kinds of ball games. When Jackie was growing up, Black and white sports players in the United States were not treated the same way. Jackie used his amazing baseball talent to help bring all players together and work toward ending the unfair treatment of Black players. Explore how Jackie went from being a thoughtful young boy growing up in California to an American role model and activist"--Provided by publisher.

"Fred Rogers created one of the longest-running children's TV shows ever, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Before he became famous for his puppetry and storytelling, Fred was a shy kid who couldn't play outside because of his allergies. He found a passion for puppets, which he used to start his own TV show as an adult. Explore how Fred went from a young boy growing up in Pennsylvania to an award-winning TV show host and beloved role model"--Back cover.

"John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Before he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, John was a thoughtful kid who loved learning, but wasn't able to go to a good school because of segregation. He wanted to make a difference in his community, so he organized peaceful protests to end segregation and fight for equal rights for Black Americans. Explore how John went from being a young farm boy to a famous activist, politician, and leader"--Provided by publisher.

"Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the second woman ever to serve as a judge on the Supreme Court of the United States. Before she fought for equal rights and made history, Ruth was a curious kid who loved to read about strong women who were making important changes"--Provided by publisher.

"Harriet Tubman became a celebrated leader in the fight to free people from slavery. Before that, she was a determined young girl who believed that everyone deserved to be free. Harriet Tubman bravely used the Underground Railroad--a network of secret routes and safe houses--to free herself and many other enslaved people. Explore how Harriet Tubman went from being a slave on a plantation in Maryland to one of the most important figures in American history"--Provided by publisher.

"Joe Biden is the 46th president of the United States and has served his country as an important leader for many years. Before he made a name for himself in politics, Joe was a thoughtful kid who noticed America wasn’t a fair place for everyone. He wanted to help make the world a better place for all people, so he became a senator and worked hard to make positive changes for Americans. With this exciting entry into president books for kids, young readers will explore how Joe went from growing up in Pennsylvania to becoming president"--Provided by publisher.