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Who Was Muhammad Ali?

Written by James Buckley Jr.

An accessible biography of the life of Muhammad Ali. One of the world's most famous boxers who also...

3rd - 7th
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Antsy Ansel: Ansel Adams, A Life in Nature

Written by Cindy Jenson-Elliott and Illustrated by Christy Hale
As a child, Ansel Adams just couldn't sit still. He felt trapped indoors and never walked anywhere-...
K - 4th
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Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: A Navajo Code Talker's Story

Written by Joseph Bruchac and Illustrated by Liz Amini-Holmes
As a young Navajo boy, Chester Nez had to leave the reservation and attend boarding school, where he...
2nd - 4th
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I Am: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by Grace Norwich
Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, these insightful...
3rd - 5th
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Shark Lady: True Adventures of Eugenie Clark

Written by Ann McGovern and Illustrated by Ruth Chew
An introduction to the life and career of the ichthyologist, Eugenie Clark, whose interest in fish...
2nd - 5th
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I Am: Harriet Tubman

Written by Grace Norwich and Illustrated by Ute Simon
With a forward-thinking attitude, Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and risked her life countless times...
3rd - 5th
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Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau

Written by Jennifer Berne and Illustrated by Eric Puybaret
Once upon a time in France, a baby was born under the summer sun. His parents named him Jacques. As...
1st - 4th
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Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman

Written by Kathleen Krull and Illustrated by David Diaz

A young reader's introduction to champion athlete Wilma Rudolph follows her development of polio at...

K - 4th
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Rachel Carson: Clearing the Way for Environmental Protection

Written and Illustrated by Mike Venezia
The perfect introduction to the men and women whose scientific discoveries and inventions have...
4th - 6th
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Malala Yousafzai (A True Book: Biographies)

Written by Robin S. Doak
As the blog gained popularity and Yousafzai became famous, she faced opposition from religious...
3rd - 5th
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The Amazing Mr. Franklin: Or the Boy Who Read Everything

Written by Ruth Ashby and Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery
Did you know Benjamin Franklin started the first public library in America? First he worked as a...
3rd - 4th
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DK Life Stories: Alexander Hamilton

Written by James Buckley Jr.
Alexander Hamilton is known not only for his political brilliance, but also for his strong...
3rd - 7th
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Florence Nightingale (DK Life Stories)

Written by Kitson Jazynka
In this kids' biography, discover the fascinating story of Florence Nightingale, who cared for...
3rd - 7th
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DK Life Stories: Martin Luther King Jr.

Written by Laurie Calkhoven
In this kids' biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr., whose powerful words...
3rd - 7th
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Gandhi (DK Life Stories)

Written by Diane Bailey
In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring life story of Mohandas Gandhi, whose teachings of...
3rd - 7th
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DK Life Stories: Anne Frank

Written by Stephen Krensky
In this kids' biography, discover the incredible story of Anne Frank, the courageous young writer...
3rd - 7th
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DK Life Stories: Albert Einstein

Written by Wil Mara
In this kids' biography, follow the remarkable life story of Albert Einstein, whose legendary genius...
3rd - 7th
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Helen Keller (DK Life Stories)

Written by Libby Romero
In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Helen Keller, who overcame the odds by...
3rd - 7th
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DK Life Stories: Katherine Johnson

Written by Ebony Joy Wilkins
In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician...
3rd - 7th
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DK Life Stories: Harriet Tubman

Written by Kitson Jazynka
In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Harriet Tubman, a fearless activist and...
3rd - 7th
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DK Life Stories: Jane Goodall

Written by Libby Romero
In this kids biography, discover the inspiring story of Jane Goodall, whose work with chimpanzees...
3rd - 7th
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DK Life Stories: Ada Lovelace

Written by Nancy Castaldo
In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Ada Lovelace, who wrote the world's first...
3rd - 7th
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Carter Reads the Newspaper

Written by Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by Don Tate
“Carter G. Woodson didn’t just read history. He changed it.” As the father of Black History Month...
1st - 5th
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Strong as Sandow: How Eugen Sandow Became the Strongest Man on Earth

Written and Illustrated by Don Tate
Little Friedrich Müller was a puny weakling who longed to be athletic and strong like the ancient...
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