Who was-- ?

Author:
Brallier, Jess M
Jerome, Kate Boehm
Spinner, Stephanie
Fradin, Dennis B
McDonough, Yona Zeldis
Sutherland, Tui T, 1978
Thompson, Gare
Kramer, Sydelle
Prince, April Jones
Hopkinson, Deborah
Holub, Joan
Edwards, Roberta
Milton, Joyce
Frith, Margaret
Mannis, Celeste Davidson
Edgers, Geoff
Abramson, Ann
Pascal, Janet B
Bader, Bonnie, 1961
Waldron, Ann
Kelley, True
Stewart, Whitney, 1959
Pollack, Pam
O'Connor, Jim
Stine, Megan
Herman, Gail, 1959
Buckley, James
Fabiny, Sarah
Demuth, Patricia
Buckley, James, Jr., 1963
Anderson, Kirsten, 1969
Gigliotti, Jim
Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971
Medina, Nico, 1982
Burgan, Michael
Kinney, Patrick
Brown, Dinah
Labrecque, Ellen
Morgan, Ellen, 1970
Anderson, Kirsten (Kirsten Stephanie
Anastasio, Dina
Reed, Avery
Sabol, Stephanie
Alexander, Heather, 1967
Waterfield, Kathryn
O'Connor, Jane
Yacka, Douglas
Ellison, Katie
MacCarry, Noel
Elling, Brian
Bisantz, Kate
Smith, Sherri L
Kramer, Barbara
Payne, M. D. (Matthew D.), 1978
Bailey, Diane, 1966
Leonard, Jill
Shaffer, Jody Jensen
Grinapol, Corinne
Gurevich, Margaret
Medina, Nico, 1980
Loh, Stefanie
Stabler, David
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1. Who was Albert Einstein?

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Traces the life and work of the famous physicist, from his childhood in Germany through the development of his theories of relativity to his campaign for peace after World War II.

2. Who was Amelia Earhart?

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Examines the life of pioneer aviator Amelia Earhart, who mysteriously disappeared during an around-the-world flight in 1937.

3. Who was Annie Oakley?

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Illustrations and simple text provide young readers with a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of Annie Oakley. Describes the life of the frontier woman and sharpshooter who achieved fame with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

4. Who was Ben Franklin?

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A biography of the accomplished and influential eighteenth-century printer, inventor, scientist, statesman, and diplomat.

5. Who was Harriet Tubman?

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A biography of the ninteenth-century woman who escaped slavery and helped many other slaves get to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

6. Who was Harry Houdini?

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An illustrated biography of Harry Houdini, the celebrated escape artist who also was an actor, a pilot, and exposed many fake spiritualists. A biography of the famous magician who was also a movie star and a pioneer pilot.

7. Who was Sacagawea?

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A brief biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshoni woman who accompanied explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition in the early 1800s.

8. Who was Helen Keller?

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Examines the life and achievements of Helen Keller, a woman left blind and deaf by a fever at the age of two, who, with the help of her teacher Anne Sullivan, learned to communicate and went on to become a famous writer and speaker.

9. Who was Thomas Jefferson?

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An illustrated biography tells the life of the third president of the United States, a book-lover, self-taught architect, and author of the Declaration of Independence.

10. Who was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

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Explores the life and work of the prolific eighteenth-century Austrian composer who began life as a child prodigy, composing music at the age of five, and died a pauper at age thirty-five.

11. Who was Eleanor Roosevelt?

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A biography of the woman who served as First Lady for the longest time, and who was the first President's wife to speak out about important issues of the day, by writing newspapers articles and books, giving radio interviews and speeches, and teaching classes.

12. Who was Ferdinand Magellan?

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An introduction to the life of the famous Portugese explorer who set out to circumnavigate the Earth. Biography of the sixteenth century Portugese captain credited with being the first discoverer to circle the globe.

13. Who was Louis Armstrong?

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An introduction to the life and accomplishments of one of America's most famous jazz musicians. Traces the life and career of the famous jazz musician whose contributions to music shaped the jazz era.

14. Who was Mark Twain?

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An introduction to the life and accomplishments of one of the most famous American writers. Presents the life of Mark Twain, a steamboat pilot who became the great American humorist and writer of the 19th century.

15. Who was Charles Darwin?

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An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the nineteenth-century British naturalist Charles Darwin.

16. Who was John F. Kennedy?

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An introduction to the life and accomplishments of America's thirty-fifth president, John F. Kennedy.

17. Who was Johnny Appleseed?

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Learn about the real man behind the legend. Looks at the life of Johnny Appleseed, known for his distribution of apple seeds and trees across America.

18. Who was Leonardo da Vinci?

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An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the famous Italian Renaissance inventor and artist Leonardo da Vinci.

19. Who was Ronald Reagan?

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An introduction to the life and accomplishments of America's fourtieth president, Ronald Regan.

20. Who was Thomas Alva Edison?

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An introduction to the life and accomplishments of Thomas Edison, America's most famous inventor.

21. Who was Daniel Boone?

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Recounts the life of Daniel Boone, most famous for opening up the West to settlers through Kentucky, and shows how he became a symbol of America's pioneering spirit. A biography of early pioneer, Daniel Boone, describing how he opened up the territory of Kentucky to settlers.

22. Who was King Tut?

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An introduction to the life and family of perhaps the most famous of the Egyptian pharaohs. Highlights the life of the boy pharaoh, describes the process by which his body and his tomb were prepared for the afterlife, and describes the search and excavation of his tomb in 1922.

23. Who was William Shakespeare?

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Presents a brief profile of the life and works of sixteenth-century playwright, William Shakespeare; and contains black-and-white illustrations that include a diagram of the Globe Theater. Describes Shakespeare's life and work, from his relocation from Stratford to London as a young man to his pursuit of a career in the theater.

24. Who were the Beatles?

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"A biography of the Beatles, the world's most famous rock band"--Provided by publisher.

25. Who was Anne Frank?

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Looks closely at Anne Frank's life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding from the Nazis, and the legacy of her diary.

26. Who was Elvis Presley?

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Profiles the "King of Rock 'n Roll," focusing on how he got his start in singing and how his style influenced later musicians.

27. Who was Marco Polo?

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Introduces young readers to Marco Polo, the famous medieval world traveler who wrote about his many experiences while journeying from the medieval city of Venice to the fabled kingdom of the great Kublai Khan.

28. Who is Neil Armstrong?

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29. Who was Abraham Lincoln?

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Biography of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln who tragically was the first President to be assassinated.

30. Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

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An introduction to the life Martin Luther King, Jr. Including how he organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott and African American people across the country in support of the right to vote, desegregation, and other basic civil rights.

31. Who was Claude Monet?

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Highlights the life and work of the nineteenth-century French Impressionist painter.

32. Who was George Washington?

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In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!

33. Who was Pablo Picasso?

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34. Who was Walt Disney?

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Highlights the life and accomplishments of the famous cartoonist who created Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Bambi and was the owner of Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland.

35. Who was Jim Henson?

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Highlights the life and accomplishments of the famous puppeteer and creator of the Muppets.

36. Who was Rosa Parks?

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Profiles the African American woman whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus led to a bus boycott.

37. Who was Dr. Seuss?

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Highlights the life and accomplishments of the children's author and illustrator Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.

38. Who was Paul Revere?

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Introduces Paul Revere, the patriot of the Revolution who had many trades, among them silver work, manufacture of copper, casting of bells, engraving, and dentistry

39. Who is J.K. Rowling?

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In 1995, on a four-hour-delayed train from Manchester to London, J. K. Rowling conceived of the idea of a boy wizard named Harry Potter. Upon arriving in London, she began immediately writing the first book in the saga. Rowling's true-life, rags-to-riches story is as compelling as the world of Hogwarts that she created. This biography details not only Rowling's life and her love of literature but the story behind the creation of a modern classic.

40. Who was Babe Ruth?

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Presents the life of the legendary baseball player, from his impoverished childhood, to his famous trade to the Yankees.

41. Who was Roald Dahl?

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Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this Who Was--? biography, children will learn of his real-life adventures. A flying ace for the British Air Force, he was married to an Academy Award-winning actress. He also wrote books and screenplays for adults. Entertaining and readable, this biography has 80 black-and-white illustrations.

42. Who was Steve Jobs?

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Examines the life and accomplishments of computer industry pioneer Steve Jobs, a founder of Apple Computer, Inc.

43. Who is Bob Dylan?

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Presents a portrait of the iconic music artist that discusses his award-winning achievements, status as a counterculture figure, and influence on such performers as John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, and David Bowie.

44. Who is Michelle Obama?

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Presents the life and accomplishments of the First Lady of the United States, from her childhood in Chicago and her career as a lawyer to her marriage to Barack Obama and her initiatives in the White House.

45. Who was Nelson Mandela?

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Describes the life of the South African president and revolutionary, from his childhood and his work as a peaceful protestor to his twenty-seven-year imprisonment, his election as president, and his work to end apartheid in South Africa.

46. Who is Steven Spielberg?

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"While other kids played sports, Steven Spielberg was writing scripts and figuring out camera angles. He went from entertaining his Boy Scout troop with home movies to amazing audiences around the world with epic blockbusters. He has directed four of themost successful films of all time and has won two Academy Awards for Best Director. From Jaws to Lincoln, young readers and aspiring filmmakers will be fascinated by the life of this famous director"--...

47. Who was Alexander Graham Bell?

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"An illustrated biography of the inventor of the telephone"-- "Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Or, did you know that in later years he refused to have a telephone in his study? Bell's story will fascinate young readers interested in the early history of modern technology!"--

48. Who was Christopher Columbus?

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Offers insight into the historical events that prompted Columbus' efforts to establish new trade routes to the Indies, his struggles to obtain financial support for his voyages, and the important discoveries that caused him to become known as the "Great Admiral of the Seas."

49. Who was Davy Crockett?

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50. Who was Ernest Shackleton?

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"As a boy he preferred reading sea stories to doing homework and, at age 16, became an apprentice seaman. Subsequently, Ernest Shackleton's incredible journeys to the South Pole in the early 1900s made him one of the most famous explorers of modern times.His courage in the face of dangerous conditions and unforeseeable tragedies reveal the great leader that he was. His historic 1914 journey aboard the Endurance has all the drama of an action movie"--...

51. Who was Frida Kahlo?

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"You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all--with her black braided hair and colorful Mexican outfits. A brave woman who was an invalid most of her life, she transformed herself into a living work of art. As famous for her self-portraits and haunting imagery as she was for her marriage to another famous artist, Diego Rivera, this strong and courageous painter was inspired by the ancient culture and history of her beloved...

52. Who was Laura Ingalls Wilder?

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"Born in 1867 in the "Big Woods" in Wisconsin, Laura experienced both the hardship and the adventure of living on the frontier. It wasn't until after she was sixty that Laura Ingalls Wilder started chronicling those times, which resulted in nine Little House books, a hit TV series that ran for eight years, and her own permanent place as a heroine of the American West"--

53. Who was Maurice Sendak?

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"Maurice Sendak, born June 10, 1928, was a writer and illustrator of children's books. This easy-to-read, illustrated biography describes the career and personal life of this genius"--

54. Who was Sally Ride?

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55. Who is Dolly Parton?

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Traces the life of Dolly Parton from her childhood of poverty in the Great Smoky Mountains to her stardom as a performer and song writer.

56. Who is George Lucas?

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Highlights the life and accomplishments of the creator of the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" movies, whose technological innovations have had a major impact on the film industry.

57. Who is Gloria Steinem?

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58. Who is Muhammad Ali?

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59. Who is Stan Lee?

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60. Who was Abigail Adams?

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"Abigail Adams was a strong woman far ahead of her time. She urged her husband, President John Adams, to 'remember the ladies' and despite having no formal education herself, she later advocated for equal education in public schools for both boys and girls. She was also the first First Lady to live in the White House! This biography tells the story of Abigail Adams and her role in America's Revolutionary War period"--

61. Who was Alfred Hitchcock?

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62. Who was Andy Warhol?

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63. Who was Betsy Ross?

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Born the eighth of seventeen children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American colonies were yearning for independence from British rule. Ross worked as a seamstress and was eager to contribute to the cause, making tents and repairing uniforms when the colonies declared war. By 1779 she was filling cartridges for the Continental Army. Did she sew the first flag? That's up for debate, but "Who Was Betsy Ross?" tells the story of...

64. Who was Bruce Lee?

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65. Who was Charles Dickens?

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As a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired some of the most memorable characters and settings in literary history. Known for his masterful storytelling in books like Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Christmas Carol, Dickens toured the globe as one of the most famous people of his era. Widely considered the greatest writer of the Victorian age, Dicken's literary masterpieces continue to...

66. Who was Clara Barton?

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Profiles the life and accomplishments of Clara Barton, a teacher who organized efforts to bring nursing care to wounded soldiers during the Civil War and who went on to become the founder of the American Red Cross.

67. Who was Frederick Douglass?

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Presents the life of the man who escaped slavery in Maryland to become a speaker and writer for abolition and the rights of African Americans and women, focusing on his childhood and youth as a slave.

68. Who was Gandhi?

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An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the champion of an independent India and global icon of peace and freedom.

69. Who was Genghis Khan?

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Named Temujin at birth by his nomadic family in early Mongolia, the great Genghis Khan used his skill and cunning to create the Mongol Empire and conquer almost the entire continent of Asia. As ruler of the largest empire in human history, he was as respected as he was feared.

70. Who was Isaac Newton?

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Highlights the life and career of the genius physicist, discussing his childhood years, his time at Cambridge, and his landmark book, known as the "Principia."

71. Who was Julius Caesar?

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72. Who was Louis Braille?

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Louis Braille certainly wasn't your average teenager. Blind from the age of four, he was only fifteen when in 1824 he invented a reading system that converted printed words into columns of raised dots. Through touch, Braille opened the world of books to the sightless, and almost two hundred years later, no one has ever improved upon his simple, brilliant idea.

73. Who was Marie Curie?

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"Born in Warsaw, Poland on November 7, 1867, Marie Curie was forbidden to attend the male-only University of Warsaw, so she enrolled at the Sorbonne in Paris to study physics and mathematics. There she met a professor named Pierre Curie, and the two soon married, forming one of the most famous scientific partnerships in history. Together they discovered two elements and won a Nobel Prize in 1903. (Marie later won another Nobel for chemistry in 1911.)...

74. Who was Queen Victoria?

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Describes the life of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain from 1837 to 1901, and the social and political conditions in Great Britain during her lifetime.

75. Who was Rachel Carson?

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76. Who was Robert E. Lee?

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77. Who was Roberto Clemente?

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Traces the life and accomplishments of the professional baseball player, from his heroics on the field to his humanitarian efforts and his untimely death.

78. Who was Sitting Bull?

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No one knew the boy they called "Jumping Badger" would grow to become a great leader. Born on the banks of the Yellowstone River, Sitting Bull, as he was later called, was tribal chief and holy man of the Lakota Sioux tribe in a time of fierce conflict with the United States. As the government seized Native American lands, Sitting Bull relied on his military cunning and strong spirituality to drive forces out of his territory and ensure a future homeland...

79. Who was Susan B. Anthony?

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Profiles the life and accomplishments of the schoolteacher who became the most famous leader of the women's rights movement.

80. Who was Theodore Roosevelt?

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He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making TR the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore Roosevelt́s achievements as a naturalist, hunter, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician. Find out more...

81. Who was Ulysses S. Grant?

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82. Who were the Wright Brothers?

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As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any sort of machinery they could get their hands on. As adults, the brothers worked together to invent, build, and fly the world́s first successful airplane. This is the fascinating story of the two inventors and aviation pioneers who never lost sight...

83. Who is Derek Jeter?

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84. Who is Jeff Kinney?

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"Even as a kid, everyone thought Jeff Kinney was talented. People loved his drawings, and when he went to college, his comic strip Igdoof was so popular that it spread to other universities! Still, Jeff faced challenges. His cartoons were rejected by syndicates that claimed his art was unprofessional. Then, an idea struck: Jeff would write a journal from the perspective of a child, illustrated with doodles just like a kid might do. And so, the Diary...

85. Who is Malala Yousafzai?

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Chronicles the life of the young Pakistani student who advocates for women's rights and education, survived an assassination attempt, and in 2014 became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize-winner in history.

86. Who is Wayne Gretzky?

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87. Who was Beatrix Potter?

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Presents the life and accomplishments of the author best known for her Peter Rabbit stories. A young reader's biography of Beatrix Potter, the author-illustrator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

88. Who was Blackbeard?

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An introduction to the most famous pirate in history.

89. Who was Edgar Allan Poe?

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Filled with broken hearts and black ravens, Edgar Allan Poe's ghastly tales have delighted readers for centuries. Born in Boston in 1809, Poe was orphaned at age two. He was soon adopted by a Virginia family who worked as tombstone merchants. In 1827 he enlisted in the Army and subsequently failed out of West Point. His first published story, The Raven, was a huge success, but his joy was overshadowed by the death of his wife. Poe devoted his life...

90. Who was Frank Lloyd Wright?

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"Born in Wisconsin in 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright became obsessed with a set of building blocks his mother had given to him on his ninth birthday. He grew up to become the father of organic architecture and the greatest American architect of all time, having designed more than 1,100 buildings during his lifetime. These included private homes such as the stunning Fallingwater, churches, temples, a hotel, and the world-famous Guggenheim Museum in New York...

91. Who was Galileo?

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"Like Michelangelo, Galileo is another Renaissance great known just by his first name--a name that is synonymous with scientific achievement. Born in Pisa, Italy, in the sixteenth century, Galileo contributed to the era's great rebirth of knowledge. He invented a telescope to observe the heavens. From there, not even the sky was the limit! He turned long-held notions about the universe topsy turvy with his support of a sun-centric solar system. Patricia...

92. Who was George Washington Carver?

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Describes the life and accomplishments of the scientist and inventor, from his childhood born into slavery to his education and his lasting impact on the agricultural industry.

93. Who was Harriet Beecher Stowe? / by Dana Meachen Rau ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland

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94. Who was J. R. R. Tolkien?

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95. Who was Jacques Cousteau?

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96. Who was Jesse Owens?

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97. Who was Jesus?

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This fascinating addition to our best-selling Who Was...? series does not settle questions of theology. Instead, it presents young readers with a biography that covers what is known historically about Jesus and places in his life in the context of his world when Jerusalem was part of the Roman Empire. In an even-handed and easy-to-read narrative, this title--illustrated with eighty black-and-white drawings--also explains the early origins of Christianity...

98. Who was Julia Child?

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99. Who was Marie Antoinette?

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Describes the life of Marie Antoinette, including her childhood in Austria, her lavish lifestyle, and the Diamond Necklace Affair.

100. Who was Michael Jackson?

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101. Who was Mother Teresa?

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Presents the life of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, known as Mother Teresa, who spent most of her life serving "the poorest of the poor" in Calcutta, India.

102. Who was Robert Ripley?

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"Enter a world of shrunken heads, mystic holy men, shriveled aliens, and bizarre relics in the delightfully odd tale of Robert Ripley. Born in California, Ripley began his career as a sports cartoonist. He went on to chronicle global records and oddities in his weekly column, Believe It Or Not! After publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst took an interest in the column, it became a syndicated global success. Ripley spent his life traveling to more...

103. Who was Seabiscuit?

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104. Who was Sojourner Truth?

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"Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, Sojourner Truth was mistreated by a streetcar conductor. She took him to court--and won! Before she was Sojourner Truth, she was known simply as Belle. Born a slave in New York sometime around 1797, she was later sold and separated from her family. Even after she escaped from slavery, she knew her work was not yet done. She changed her name and traveled, inspiring everyone she met...

105. Who was Steve Irwin?

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106. Who was Winston Churchill?

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107. Who was Woodrow Wilson?

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Presents the life and presidential career of Woodrow Wilson, including his stance on World War I, his participation in the Treaty of Versailles, and his contributions to create the League of Nations.

108. Who were the Brothers Grimm?

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109. Who is Bruce Springsteen?

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110. Who is Elton John?

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Profiles the life and career of the rock musician known for his whimsical stage costumes and for such hits as "Your Song" and "Crocodile Rock." How does a little boy from the London suburbs named Reginald Kenneth Dwight grow up to become one of the biggest pop stars of all time? A lot of talent and a lot of personality! Elton John, as he would later call himself, started playing piano at the age of three. Although he was trained to play classical...

111. Who is Hillary Clinton?

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Introduces the former first lady, senator and secretary of state while describing how she became a role model for women as a lawyer, a staunch supporter of important political and social causes, and the first woman to run as the Democratic candidate for president.

112. Who is Stevie Wonder?

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113. Who was Alexander the Great?

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"Alexander the Great conquers the New York Times best-selling Who Was...? series! When Alexander was a boy in ancient Macedon, he already had grand ambitions. He complained that his father, the great king of Macedon, wasn't leaving anything for him to conquer! This, of course, was not the case. King Alexander went on to control most of the known world of the time. His victories won him many supporters, but they also earned him enemies. This easy-to-read...

114. Who was Charlie Chaplin?

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115. Who was Jacqueline Kennedy?

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Private and bookish, Jackie Kennedy found herself thrust into the world spotlight as the young and glamorous wife of the President John F. Kennedy. As First Lady she restored the once neglected rooms of the White House to their former glory, and through her charm and elegance became a style icon whose influence is still felt even today.

116. Who was Joan of Arc?

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Documents the life of the fifteenth-century French teenage peasant who led an army into battle and became a saint.

117. Who was Jules Verne?

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"Meet the father of science fiction, Jule Verne. Born in France in 1828, Jules Verne always dreamed of adventure. At age 11, he snuck onboard a ship headed for the Indies only to be discovered by his father and have his dreams dashed. After his father made him swear to only travel "in his imagination," Verne kept his promise for the rest of his life. He began writing adventure stories as a young man and became a popular writer throughout France. Known...

118. Who was Maya Angelou?

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Describes the life and writing career of the author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," from her youth in Arkansas to her civil rights activism.

119. Who was Milton Bradley?

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Meet the man behind the board games: Milton Bradley. Born in Maine in 1836, Milton Bradley moved with his family to the working-class city of Lowell, Massachusetts, at age 11. His early life consisted of several highs and lows, from graduating high school and attending Harvard to getting laid off and losing his first wife. These experiences gave Bradley the idea for his first board game: The Checkered Game of Life. He produced and sold Life across...

120. Who were the Three Stooges?

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121. Who are the Rolling Stones?

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Describes the history of the rock group, from their formation in London in 1962 to their long-lived success for over fifty years.

122. Who are Venus and Serena Williams?

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Describes the lives and careers and the tennis stars and sisters, discussing their Grand Slam wins, Olympic success, trend-setting, and rivalry.

123. Who is Pope Francis?

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124. Who is Ralph Lauren?

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Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes and vintage looks like beat-up leather jackets. He got his start in the fashion business by selling ties that he designed. From ties he went on to create a global fashion empire. In this ... biography, ... O'Connor explains exactly how a fashion line is created--from first drawings to models strutting on the...

125. Who is Sonia Sotomayor?

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126. Who was Alexander Hamilton?

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Presents the life of the founding father, discussing his childhood in the British West Indies, contributions to America, and the end of his life that became a national scandal.

127. Who was Andrew Jackson?

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Presents a biography of the hero of the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812 who became the seventh President of the United States.

128. Who was Bob Marley?

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Tells the story of reggae superstar, Bob Marley from his humble roots to how he became an international icon of Jamaican culture and identity.

129. Who was Cesar Chavez?

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Presents an account of the life of the Mexican American labor activist who helped organize the migrant farm workers and establish a union to fight for their rights.

130. Who was Coretta Scott King?

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131. Who was Fidel Castro?

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132. Who was Jane Austen?

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Step into the world of Georgian England and learn more about the genteel life of this beloved author. Although Jane Austen's works were first published anonymously and brought her little personal recognition, today they are rarely out of print and have inspired movies, television shows and mini-series, literary anthologies, and many other adaptations all around the world. Her writing--principally her five novels--is a critique of the British landed...

133. Who was Lewis Carroll?

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Meet the man who created Alice, the Mad Hatter, and Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. Lewis Carroll is the pen name of Charles L. Dodgson, a mathematician and church deacon, who taught at Oxford University. He was inspired to write his best known works, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, by one of the Dean's daughters, Alice Liddell. The books were hugely successful and brought Carroll wide acclaim, especially for the nonsense...

134. Who was Lucille Ball?

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Presents the life of the comic actress, discussing her childhood, marriage to and divorce from Desi Arnaz, and her career on the successful television hit series "I Love Lucy."

135. Who was Pete Seeger?

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Presents the life of the folk singer and social activist, and discusses his role in the union, anti-war, civil rights, and environmental movements and the opposition he sometimes aroused for his radical views.

136. Who was Princess Diana?

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Learn how Lady Diana Spencer became the People's Princess as she takes her place in the ranks of the Who Was? series.

137.  Knock! Knock! Who was there?

 
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138. Who is Aretha Franklin?

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139. Who is Bono?

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"By age 16, Paul David Hewson was such a good singer that he had earned the nickname "Bono Vox," a Latin phrase that translates to "good voice." When he became the frontman of the newly formed rock band U2 in 1976, he adopted part of the nickname and "Bono" was introduced to the world. In addition to having stellar vocals and a compelling stage presence, Bono is also recognized for his commitment to social justice. This book shares the story of this...

140. Who is Judy Blume?

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"Learn how Judy Blume went from a stay-at-home mother to one of the most beloved American authors of the twentieth century. Readers adore Judy Blume for her personal stories about the journey from childhood to adolescence. She has always been an imaginative person and an avid reader. As a child, Judy spent time looking through library shelves for the perfect books, and if she couldn't find the right ones, she entertained herself by making up stories...

141. Who is Pelé?

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His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he is known as Pelé. The now-retired professional soccer forward stunned Brazil when he began playing for the Santos soccer club at age fifteen. He then went on to captivate the world when he joined his country's national soccer team and helped them win three World Cup championships. Although he's hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer,...

142. Who is the Dalai Lama?

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Get to know the Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader and one of the most popular world leaders today.

143. Who was Booker T. Washington?

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144. Who was Henry VIII?

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145. Who was Leif Erikson?

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Leif Erikson was born to be an explorer. His father, Erik the Red, had established the first European settlement in present-day Greenland, and although he didn't yet know it, Leif was destined to embark on an adventure of his own. The wise and striking Viking landed in the area known as Vinland almost five centuries before Christopher Columbus even set sail! "Leif the Lucky" and the other fierce, sea-fearing pirates were accomplished navigators who...

146. Who was Napoleon?

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A biography of French emperor Napoleon.

147.  Who was Neil Armstrong?

 
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148. Who was Nikola Tesla?

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Introduces readers to Nikola Tesla, one of the most influential scientists of all time.

149. Who was Selena?

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Discover why Selena, the Queen of Tejano music, became one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the twentieth century!

150. Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?

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During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States. This is the story of the heroic group of African-American pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen.

151. Who is Michael Jordan?

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A brief biography of the popular basketball player, Michael Jordan.

152. Who is Oprah Winfrey?

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The story of how a young Southern girl who was raised on a pig farm became one of the most influential and inspiring people in the world. We all know Oprah Winfrey as a talk-show host, actress, producer, media mogul, and philanthropist, but the "Queen of Talk" wasn't always so fortunate. She suffered through a rough childhood and went on to use her personal struggles as motivation. Oprah's kindness, resilience, and determination are just some of the...

153. Who is R.L. Stine?

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Reader beware! The biography of R. L. Stine, author of the hugely popular Goosebumps series, is a scary-good time! R. L. Stine began writing stories at the age of nine, after finding a typewriter in his family's attic. (Was it a haunted typewriter? Who can be sure?) Often referred to as the 'Stephen King of children's literature,' R.L. has created some of the scariest books to have ever been passed around a campfire, leaving readers wide awake at...

154. Who was Che Guevara?

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Viva la revolucion! Find out how Che Guevara--a doctor turned communist leader and much more than a face on a T-shirt--ended up paying the ultimate price for his cause. His very image has become associated with a spirit of rebellion, but Ernesto Guevara--known around the world simply as Che--didn't dream of becoming a revolutionary. Author Ellen Labrecque takes readers on a journey through Che's life starting with his childhood in Argentina, to his...

155. Who was H.J. Heinz?

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156. Who was Mister Rogers?

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Even though he's best known for his successful PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers never dreamed of working in television. In fact, he hated the very first program that he ever watched! Join author Diane Bailey as she takes readers through the journey that brought Mister Rogers into our living rooms. From his childhood interest in puppet-making and music, to his courageous visit to Russia during the Cold War, this book details Mister...

157. Who was Norman Rockwell?

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Presents the life and accomplishments of the American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell best known for his illustrations of American life on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post.

158. Who was P.T. Barnum?

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After moving from Connecticut to New York City in 1834, twenty-four-year-old Phineas Taylor Barnum launched his now-legendary career as a showman. Even though spectators debated whether his exhibitions were authentic wonders, hoaxes, or a little bit of both, they were always astounded by what they saw. And readers are sure to be amazed by the story of how Barnum went from owning a museum filled with rare and unusual items to transforming the American...

159. Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is famous for her stylish collars (called jabots) and her commanding dissents. This opera-loving New Yorker has always spoken her mind; as a young lawyer, RBG advocated for gender equality and women's rights when few others did. She gained attention for the cases she won when arguing in front of the Supreme Court, before taking her place on the bench in 1993. Author Patricia Brennan Demuth answers all the question about...

160. Who was Sam Walton?

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161. Who was Stephen Hawking?

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Learn more about the renowned British scientist, professor, and author who spent his entire career trying to answer the question: "Where did the universe come from?" Stephen Hawking was born exactly three hundred years after the death of the scientist Galileo, so maybe it was written in the stars that he would become a famous scientist in his own right. Although he was diagnosed with a neurological disease at age 21, Stephen did not let the illness...

162. Who is David Beckham?

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Whenever a young David Beckham was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he'd always answer with the same response: I want to be a footballer. This English native got his wish when he joined the Manchester United team in 1991. Since then, he has been crossing, bending, and free-kicking his way to stardom. In his twenty-year career as a professional soccer player, he has won nineteen major trophies, and appeared at three FIFA World Cup tournaments....

163. Who is Greta Thunberg?

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When she was just fifteen years old, Greta Thunberg knew she wanted to change the world. With a hand-painted sign that read 'School strike for the climate' in Swedish, Greta sat alone on the steps of the Swedish parliament to call for stronger action on climate change. Her one-person strike would soon spark a worldwide movement. This book details the defining moments in Greta's childhood that led up to her now-famous strike and all the ... ones that...

164. Who is Jackie Chan?

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When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. Kong-sang, now known as Jackie Chan, never gave up on his passion for screwball physical comedy. Luckily for Jackie, his determination paid off. His humor and...

165. Who is Temple Grandin?

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Temple Grandin wasn't officially diagnosed with autism until she was in her 40s, but she knew at an early age that she was different from her family and classmates. She couldn't show affection, she acted out when noises or other stimuli overwhelmed her, and she only felt comfortable when spending time with the animals on her aunt's ranch. But instead of seeing her differences as limitations, Temple used them to guide her education and career in animal...

166. Who was Benedict Arnold?

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Benedict Arnold fought for the colonies during the American Revolution and was even considered a patriotic war hero after being wounded in battle. But in 1780, he made a decision that no one could anticipate. He betrayed his fellow Americans and joined the British army.

167. Who was Celia Cruz?

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Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her. Celia's talent took her all around the world, including the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in...

168. Who was Confucius?

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Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he'd become a brilliant teacher who shared his knowledge of several subjects, including arithmetic, history, and poetry, with his students. Confucius wanted to make sure that everyone in China had access to an education and devoted his whole life to learning and teaching so he could transform and improve society. His lessons--now...

169. Who was Duke Ellington?

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A pivotal fixture of the Harlem Renaissance, Duke Ellington was the bandleader of the historic Cotton Club and a master composer -- writing close to 3,000 songs in his lifetime and capturing the spirit of the Black experience in the Unites States. Over a 50-year career, Ellington became one of the biggest names in jazz as we know it.

170. Who was Harvey Milk?

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Although he started out as a teacher without aspirations to be an activist or politician, Harvey Milk found himself captivated by the history-making movements of the 1960s. He would eventually make history of his own by becoming the first openly gay elected politician in California. While in office, Harvey Milk advocated for equal rights for the gay community. Even though his life and career were cut short, Harvey is still seen by many as one of the...

171. Who was Ida B. Wells?

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Born into slavery in 1862, Ida Bell Wells was freed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1865. Yet she could see just how unjust the world she was living in was. This drove her to become a journalist and activist. Throughout her life, she fought against prejudice and for equality for African Americans. Ida B. Wells would go on to co-own a newspaper, write several books, help cofound the National Association for the Advancement of Colored...

172. Who was Kobe Bryant?

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173. Who was Nellie Bly?

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Known for her extraordinary and record-breaking trip around the world and her undercover investigation of a mental institution, Nellie Bly was one of the first female investigative reporters in the United States and a pioneer in the field of journalism. "Known for her extraordinary and record-breaking trip around the world and her undercover investigation of a mental institution, Nellie Bly was one of the first female investigative reporters in the...

174. Who was Richard Nixon?

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On August 8, 1974, millions sat stunned as they watched Richard Nixon on TV when he announced he was stepping down as the President of the United States. He'd participated in a scandal that included secret tape recordings, a burglary, and a cover-up, and now his secrets and lies were catching up to him. How could Nixon, a man who had been reelected in a landslide victory just two years earlier, now be leaving office in disgrace? Author Megan Stine...

175. Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

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"On June 26, 2018, twenty-eight-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender from New York City, became the youngest woman ever elected to serve on Congress. Her win shocked the political world and she became a celebrity overnight. Soon, everyone knew her by her initials: AOC. As soon as she was sworn into office, AOC became a vocal champion for healthcare for all and the fight against climate change. This exciting story details the defining moments...

176. Who is Cristiano Ronaldo?

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"When he was just twelve years old, Cristiano Ronaldo was recruited to play professional soccer for a team in Portugal, 600 miles from his island home on Madeira. For the next twenty years, Cristiano would prove to the world that he is one of the greatest to ever play the game. Author James Buckley Jr. takes readers through each exciting moment--from his first championship with Manchester United to each of his five Ballon D'or award-winning seasons--all...

177. Who is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?

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178. Who is Kamala Harris?

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179. Who is Ken Jennings?

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"Ken Jennings is considered the greatest of all-time contestants on Jeopardy! and became a household name after his impressive 74-game winning streak. After the passing of longtime host Alex Trebek, Jennings became the first guest to host Jeopardy!. Read more about Ken Jennings and his curious life in this Who HQ NOW biography"--Publisher marketing.

180. Who is Neil deGrasse Tyson?

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Who is Neil deGrasse Tyson? A young boy who felt the universe call to him during a grade-school planetarium visit. A teenager who gave lectures on astronomy. One of hte most well-known astrophysicists in the world and the director of the Hayden Planetarium.

181. Who is Queen Elizabeth II?

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"In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British royal family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line! Queen Elizabeth has reigned since 1953, and while there are palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around the world, her life has been one of strict...

182. Who is RuPaul?

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Learn about RuPaul Andre Charles, an Emmy-winning host, producer, television personality, and the world's most famous drag queen.

183. Who is Tom Brady?

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184. Who was A.A. Milne?

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"Born in England in 1882, Alan Alexander Milne grew up with a love for exploring the woods with his brother and writing poems about their adventures. Alan carried that love into his adult life by exploring the woods with his son, Christopher Robin. Well known for his articles, plays, and novels, Alan considered himself a "serious" author. But one story about a stuffed bear changed his image forever. Inspired by his son and their time playing in the...

185. Who was Catherine the Great?

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"Born in 1729, Princess Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbs was never supposed to come to power. But at age sixteen, she married the heir to the Russian throne. By 1762, Sophie, known now as Catherine, overthrew her immature and incompetent husband, Peter III, to lead the nation, [becoming] the sole ruler of Russia"--Publisher marketing.

186. Who was David Bowie?

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187. Who was Juliette Gordon Low?

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"Born in 1860 in Savannah, Georgia, Juliette Gordon Low grew up having the finest clothes and education. She was expected to be a prim and proper lady, but 'Crazy Daisy'--as she was nicknamed by her friends and family--preferred to climb trees, ride horses, and hike. She also tried to find ways to help people in need. She carried that caring spirit with her into adulthood and used it to develop the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 1912....

188. Who was Levi Strauss?

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A biography of the inventor of blue jeans.

189. Who was Walt Whitman?

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Anderson, Kirsten (Kirsten Stephanie)
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A short biography of Walt Whitman, following his journey from a young New York printer to one of America's most beloved literary figures.

190. Who were Stanley and Livingstone?

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"The world was fascinated and concerned. Dr. David Livingstone's 1866 expedition to find the source of the Nile River in Africa was only supposed to last two years. But it had been almost six years since anyone had heard from the famous British explorer. That's when a young American newspaper reporter named Henry Morton Stanley decided to go on his own expedition to find Dr. Livingstone. Author Jim Gigliotti chronicles the lives of both of these men...

191. Who were the Navajo Code Talkers?

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Buckley, James, Jr., 1963-
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"By the time the United States joined the Second World War in 1941, the fight against Nazi and Axis powers had already been under way for two years. In order to win the war and protect its soldiers, the US Marines recruited twenty-nine Navajo men to create a secret code that could be used to send military messages quickly and safely across battlefields. Author James Buckley Jr. explains how these brave and intelligent men developed their amazing code,...

192. Who is Chloe Kim?

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Loh, Stefanie
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"Learn about the life and career of Olympic gold medalist and legendary snowboarder Chloe Kim in [this book]"--Amazon.

193. Who is Dale Earnhardt Jr.?

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Stabler, David
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"No one was surprised when Dale Earnhardt Jr. began his racing career at age seventeen. His father and grandfather were professional racers, and he spent most of his childhood servicing cars at his dad's dealership. Now Dale was ready for his own turn in the driver's seat. He started out racing in the Street Stock division but would go on to win several NASCAR championships before retiring from driving full time in 2017. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s passion...

194. Who was Charles Schulz?

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"Charles (otherwise known as Sparky) Schulz always loved drawing from the time he was a young child, and as he grew older, he turned this passion into a phenomenally successful career. His early doodles of a shy boy and of his mischievous dog inspired two of his most familiar and beloved characters, Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Here's the story about the Peanuts gang and Charles's life that's sure to excite those who love the classic cartoon series"--...

195. Who was Ernest Hemingway?

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"Find out how a journalist and sportsman became one of the most famous American novelists of the twentieth century"--Provided by publisher.