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Adventure and exploration, Biography, Adventurers and explorers, Historical biography, European history
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Connais-tu Marco Polo, le plus intrépide voyageur du Moyen Âge? Ce fils de marchand de Venise parti au bout du…
monde à l'âge de 17 ans? Celui dont les aventures extraordinaires ont inspiré de grands explorateurs comme Christophe Colomb? Années 1-3. 2010.
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United States history, Politics and government biography
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As a young lawyer, Abraham Lincoln was known for his sense of humor. But in 1842, he did something so…
rascally--so downright mean--he was challenged to a duel. Lincoln needed his wit and a healthy dose of humility to save his life and his career. He didn't know it at the time, but the future of this great country was at stake. Ultimately, what he referred to as the meanest thing he had ever done, taught Lincoln to be a better man.
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General non-fiction, Parenting, Politics and government biography
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"(Jill) Biden's anecdotal portrait of her spouse's early years spotlights his competitiveness and risk-taking...his role as a peacemaker, devoted brother,…
and defender of bullied peers...and reveals how...high school, when he became a star athlete and class president, paved the way for leadership roles in college and beyond." — Publishers Weekly "Young readers are likely to find inspiration and aspiration in young Joey as a relatable, athletic, and tenacious kid who grew into a civic leader." — School Library Journal Joey is the first ever picture book about the young life of Joe Biden, the 47th Vice President of the United States, and includes never before told family stories about the presidential candidate and former vice president's childhood—written by Jill Biden, his spouse. Joe Biden grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four children. His parents always encouraged him and his siblings to be independent and strong. The family moved to Wilmington, Delaware, where at twenty-nine, Biden was elected one the youngest United States Senators ever elected. This is his story
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Politics and government, Biography, History, United States history, Politics and government biography
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An illustrated tribute to the 35th president's White House years, published to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of his assassination,…
offers insight into JFK's cultural significance to everyday Americans. For grades K-3. 2013
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Biography, Politics and government, United States travel and geography, Politics and government biography, Women biography, Law and crime
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La primera latina en la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos, Sonia Sotomayor recuerda la influencia formativa de los libros…
en su vida. Ella explora cómo su amor por la literatura le proporcionó la inspiración para realizar sus sueños. Para grados 2-4
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Politics and government, Biography, Women biography, United States travel and geography, Politics and government biography, United States history
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Short biography of Barbara Jordan (1936-1996), whose confident voice led to her successful careers as a lawyer, politician, educator, and civil rights leader. For grades 3-6. 2018
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Multi-cultural fictionBiography, Politics and government, Politics and government biography, Women biography, United States travel and geography, Law and crime
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The first Latina Supreme Court justice, Sonia Sotomayor, recalls the formative influence of books in her life. She explores how…
her love of literature provided her with the inspiration to realize her dreams. For grades 2-4. 2018
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Biography, Politics and government, United States travel and geography, United States history, Animals and wildlife, Religious biography, Politics and government biography
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Portrait of civil rights leader John Lewis during his childhood. Young John tended the family farm's flock of chickens and…
regularly practiced his sermons on his new hen congregation. For grades K-3. 2016
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Biography, Politics and government, Women biography, Politics and government biography, United States travel and geography
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Highlights from the life of Hillary Rodham Clinton, including student elections, law school years and activism, marriage to Bill Clinton…
and love of politics, and how she dealt with criticism. Examines her resilience and determination, and her ambition to be president. For grades K-3. 2016
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Biography, Nature, Travel and geography, Politics and government, Politics and government biography
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This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how…
one woman's passion, vision, and determination inspired great change. For grades K-3. 2008
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Politics and government, Biography, United States history, Politics and government biography, United States travel and geography
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Jonah Winter and AG Ford re-create the extraordinary story behind the rise of the inspirational icon and 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama. For preschool-grade 2. 2008
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United States history, Biography, Women biography, General non-fiction, Politics and government biography
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This simple, picture-book biography explores the life and career of 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton. Traces her years as…
an outspoken student at Wellesley, her work as a lawyer, and her achievements as a senator and secretary of state. For preschool- grade 3. 2016
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Women biography, Arts and entertainment, Biography, United States history, Politics and government biography, Fine arts biography
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The true story of Vinnie Ream's courage and persistence in the service of art, and in the service of a friend. For grades 2-4
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Historical fiction, Family storiesHistory, Biography, Politics and government biography, Parenting
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Tad and Willie Lincoln are the sons of Abraham Lincoln who treat the White House like a playground, aggravating everyone except their indulgent father. For grades 2-4
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General fictionPolitics and government, Politics and government biography
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Explains the process for electing the president of the United States. Discusses the electoral college system of voting, the role…
of political parties, candidates' campaigns and debates, and the reasons all citizens should vote. Presents historical facts about former presidents and past elections. For grades 4-7. 2008
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Politics and government biography, History, Historical biography, European history
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Biography of lawyer Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794), a leader of the French Revolution who became a victim of the Reign of…
Terror, which he instigated. Posits that Robespierre's advocacy of the death penalty was psychologically motivated and uses primary sources to document his life. Violence. 2006
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Biography, Politics and government biography, Politics and government
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Biography of U.S. senator from Illinois, from his childhood to his announcement to run for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination.…
Chronicles his school years and his early career promoting civil rights. Describes his experiences as the child of a white mother and an African father. For grades 5-8. 2006
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Adventure and exploration, United States history, History, Travel and geography, United States travel and geography, Adventurers and explorers
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History of the 1527 Spanish expedition led by Pánfilo de Narváez that attempted to explore the North American Gulf Coast.…
Details struggles with disease, hurricanes, cannibalism, and hostile natives that reduced four hundred men to four survivors--including conquistador Cabeza de Vaca--who reached western Mexico eight years later. Some violence. 2006
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General fictionHistory, Politics and government biography, United States history
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Discusses the assassinations of four American presidents: Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy. Also describes seven…
unsuccessful attempts on other U.S. chief executives. Briefly explains each leader's life and times and the criminals' reasons for their attacks. For grades 5-8. 1999
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Biography, History, Adventurers and explorers, Historical biography
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Koning debunks the legend of Columbus as a brave sailor who set out to find a new route to Asia…
and instead discovered America. The author looks at the explorer's life, from his childhood in Genoa through his four voyages, and describes how Columbus's desire to find a new route to Asia and to bring back gold to Spain led to the plundering of Native Americans