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I Am: LeBron James

Written by Grace Norwich

Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, these insightful...

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I Am: Cleopatra

Written by Grace Norwich

Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, these insightful...

3rd - 5th

We'll Never Forget You, Roberto Clemente

Written by Trudie Engel

An easy-to-read biography of Latin American legend, Roberto Clemente, who overcame poverty and racism to become one of the greatest professional baseball players ever.

3rd - 5th

I Am: Walt Disney

Written by Grace Norwich

Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, these insightful...

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I Am: George Lucas

Written by Grace Norwich

Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, these insightful...

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Willow Smith

Written and Illustrated by _______

Everything kids want to know about eleven-year-old pop sensation Willow Smith, with pages of fun facts and full-color photographs of the singer and her famous family.

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The Secret Soldier

Written by Ann McGovern

The fascinating story of a young woman who disguised herself as a man and fought bravely for American independence during the Revolutionary War.

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Johnny Appleseed

Written by Eva Moore

John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) sets out to plant apple trees in the American wilderness and becomes one of America’s legendary heroes.

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Can You Fly High, Wright Brothers? (Scholastic Science Supergiants)

Written by Melvin & Gilda Berger

All about Orville and Wilbur Wright—their favorite hobbies, how their interest in flying came about, and much more. Readers also learn about flight—from kites to gliders to jet planes.

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I Am: Sacagawea

Written by Grace Norwich

Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, this insightful...

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I Am: Albert Einstein

Written by Grace Norwich

Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, these insightful...

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I Am: George Washington

Written by Grace Norwich

Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, these insightful...

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I Am: Harriet Tubman

Written by Grace Norwich

Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, these insightful...

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Magic Tree House Fact Tracker: Heroes for All Times

Written by Natalie Pope Boyce

In these nonfiction companion guides to the best-selling Magic Tree House books, Jack and Annie help students research the real-life subjects from their stories.

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I Am: John F. Kennedy

Written by Grace Norwich

Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, these insightful...

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Go Mo'

Written by Joe Bubar

This is the amazing story of Mo’ne Davis, first girl to pitch shutout and winning game in Little League World Series.

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DC Comics Backstories: Princess Leia Bio

Written by Calliope Glass

Who is Princess Leia? How did a princess become a rebel leader? And what happened to her after the...

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Grandma's Gift

Written by Eric Velasquez

The sweet Christmas tale of a Puerto Rican grandmother's special holiday traditions and the cultural lessons she provides for her grandson. "A gift, indeed."—SLJ

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Who Was...: Who Was Babe Ruth?

Written by Joan Holub

These fun and engaging biographies open the door to the lives and accomplishments of famous and historical people with inviting text and black and white illustrations throughout.

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And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?

Written by Jean Fritz

This entertaining biography presents fascinating anecdotes and facts that illuminate Paul Revere's famous midnight ride. "A sterling biography."—NY Times

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What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?

Written by Jean Fritz

A lively biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman. "Rollicking…fare for all libraries."—SLJ

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In Their Own Words: Lewis and Clark

Written by George Sullivan

"Short chapters, large print, simple vocabulary, straightforward narrative, and attractive...

4th - 6th

You Want Women to Vote, Lizzie Stanton?

Written by Jean Fritz

"If only you'd been a boy," said Lizzie Cady's father when she won a prize for Latin. But Lizzie...

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Frida

Written by Jonah Winter

When Frida Kahlo's mother was worn out from caring for her five sisters, her father gave Frida...

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