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Meet Franklin D. Roosevelt. FDR was born to a life of privilege, but he had uncommon empathy for those who were cold, hungry, and poor. He overcame a crippling illness to become one of America's most revered presidents. Read this book to learn all about FDR's life and legacy.
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Meet Henry Ford. Ford had an innovative spirit that infused everything he did. Ford continued to improve upon his automobile--and its production--until, finally, he made a great car that almost anyone could afford. Read this book to learn all about Ford's entrepreneurial journey.
8) Ruby Bridges
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A biography on Ruby Bridges and how she stood up against racism and hatred to help integrate Louisiana's school system.
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Meet Prince William and Princess Kate. William was born into England's royal family. Kate grew up in a nearby town. The two met at the University of St. Andrews and fell in love. Their marriage and two babies, George and Charlotte, were celebrated around the world. This young couple's romance continues to fascinate people everywhere.
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Meet Ludwig van Beethoven. He performed his first concert at age seven and had his first composition published by the time he was 12. Even after losing his hearing, Beethoven continued to create some of the best-loved music of all time. Learn all about this incredible musician s trials and triumphs in the pages of this book.
14) Jackie Robinson
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When Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers he became the fir st African American to play on a white Major League Baseball team. Read about how Robinson changed the face of baseball when he broke the color barrier and opened the door for the non-white players that followed.
15) Mae Jemison
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A biography of Mae Jemison, the first female African American astronaut.
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Meet Bessie Coleman. She was the first African-American woman to earn her international pilots license. And she did so against great odds. No one in America was willing to teach a black woman to fly. Still, Bessie never gave up on her dream of becoming a world-famous aviator.
17) Mother Teresa
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A brief overview of the life of Mother Teresa who dedicated her life to helping the poor in India and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work.
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