Essential Lives Series

Franklin D. Roosevelt: 32nd U.S. President

2.00 · 1 Ratings · published 2008 · 4 editions

Discusses the life and achievements of Eleanor Roo…

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George Washington Carver: Agricultural Innovator

3.00 · 1 Ratings · published 2011 · 3 editions

Discusses the life and achievements of Franklin D.…

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by Helga Schier

4.00 · 1 Ratings · published 2008 · 4 editions

Discusses the life and achievements of George Wash…

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Lucretia Mott: Abolitionist & Women's Rights Leader

Nelson Mandela: A Leader for Freedom

0.00 · published 2008 · 3 editions

A biography of the female abolitionist and suffrag…

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by Kekla Magoon

3.33 · 3 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2008 · 4 editions

Discusses the life and achievements of Nelson Mand…

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Steve Jobs: Apple Icon

William Shakespeare: Playwright & Poet

3.88 · 16 Ratings · 6 Reviews · published 2012 · 4 editions

- Primary Research and Sources
- Historic Documents…

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by Emma Carlson Berne

3.67 · 3 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2008 · 2 editions

- Primary Research and Sources
- Historic Documents…

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Zora Neale Hurston

Albert Einstein: Physicist & Genius

5.00 · 1 Ratings · published 2008 · 3 editions

Discusses the life and achievements of Zora Neale …

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by Lillian E. Forman

3.50 · 12 Ratings · 7 Reviews · published 2009 · 3 editions

Profiles the life of the renowned physicist, discu…

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Alexander the Great: Ancient King & Conqueror

Andrew Carnegie: Industrial Giant and Philanthropist

3.43 · 7 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2009 · 5 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Alexand…

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Barack Obama: 44th U.S. President

4.00 · 1 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2009 · 5 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Andrew …

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by Tom Robinson

4.00 · 2 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2009 · 4 editions

- Primary Research and Sources
- Historic Documents…

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Fidel Castro: Cuban President & Revolutionary

Jackie Robinson: Baseball Great & Civil Rights Activist

3.20 · 5 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2009 · 4 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Fidel C…

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by Charles E. Pederson

4.00 · 1 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2009 · 5 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Jackie …

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Margaret Mead: Cultural Anthropologist

by Ruth Strother

3.33 · 3 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2009 · 3 editions

- Primary Research and Sources
- Historic Documents…

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Winston Churchill: British Prime Minister & Statesman

Amy Tan: Author Extraordinaire

4.33 · 6 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2011 · 3 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Winston…

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by Tamra B. Orr

0.00 · published 2009 · 4 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Amy Tan…

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Bono: Rock Star & Humanitarian

by Thom Winckelmann

4.00 · 2 Ratings · published 2009 · 4 editions

Profiles rock singer Bono, his childhood, his care…

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Frida Kahlo: Mexican Artist

by Emma Carlson Berne

3.67 · 6 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2009 · 4 editions

Chronicles the life of the famous Mexican painter,…

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Hillary Rodham Clinton: Historic Leader

Michelle Obama: First Lady & Role Model

2.00 · 1 Ratings · published 2009 · 5 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Hillary…

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Stan Lee: Comic Book Superhero

3.50 · 2 Ratings · published 2009 · 6 editions

Profiles the life and career of Michelle Obama, fr…

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by Martin "Marty" Gitlin

3.43 · 14 Ratings · 4 Reviews · published 2009 · 4 editions

Examines the life and career of the creator of suc…

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Steven Spielberg: Groundbreaking Director

Walt Disney: Entertainment Visionary

4.00 · 3 Ratings · published 2011 · 3 editions

Discusses the personal life and professional caree…

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by Martin "Marty" Gitlin

3.94 · 16 Ratings · 7 Reviews · published 2009 · 4 editions

Biography of the trailblazing animator and creator…

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Cesar Chavez: Crusader for Labor Rights

by Kekla Magoon

4.50 · 2 Ratings · published 2010 · 5 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Cesar C…

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Charles Lindbergh: Groundbreaking Aviator

by Rebecca Rowell

3.75 · 8 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2010 · 4 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Charles…

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Frederick Douglass: Fugitive Slave and Abolitionist

Henry Ford: Manufacturing Mogul

4.40 · 5 Ratings · published 2011 · 3 editions

Examines the remarkable life of Frederick Douglass…

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by M.J. York

4.50 · 2 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2010 · 3 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Henry F…

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J. K. Rowling: Extraordinary Author

by Victoria Peterson-Hilleque

3.85 · 34 Ratings · 8 Reviews · published 2010 · 5 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of J. K. R…

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Mahatma Gandhi: Proponent of Peace

Rachel Carson: Pioneer of Environmentalism

3.30 · 10 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2011 · 3 editions

Examines the remarkable life of Mahatma Gandhi, he…

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Sonia Sotomayor: Supreme Court Justice

4.00 · 1 Ratings · published 2010 · 3 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Rachel …

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by Martin "Marty" Gitlin

2.00 · 3 Ratings · published 2010 · 5 editions

A biography of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomay…

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Adolf Hitler: German Dictator

Che Guevara: Political Activist & Revolutionary

3.62 · 8 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2011 · 3 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Adolf H…

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Dorothy Dandridge: Singer & Actress

4.17 · 6 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2011 · 7 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Che Gue…

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by Deann Herringshaw

4.25 · 4 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2011 · 4 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Dorothy…

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John D. Rockefeller: Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

by Susan E. Hamen

4.00 · 2 Ratings · published 2011 · 3 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of John D.…

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Louis Pasteur: Groundbreaking Chemist & Biologist

Mother Teresa: Humanitarian & Advocate for the Poor

2.00 · 1 Ratings · published 2011 · 3 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Louis P…

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by Christie Rose Ritter

0.00 · published 2011 · 2 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Mother …

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Oprah Winfrey: Media Mogul

by Anne Lies

0.00 · published 2011 · 3 editions

Examines the life and career of Oprah Winfrey, cov…

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Rupert Murdoch: News Corporation Magnate

Elizabeth I: English Renaissance Queen

4.00 · 1 Ratings · published 2011 · 3 editions

This title examines an important historic event - …

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by Mary K. Pratt

3.60 · 5 Ratings · published 2011 · 3 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Queen E…

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Gloria Steinem: Women's Liberation Leader

by Erika Wittekind

3.00 · 3 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2011 · 4 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Gloria …

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Ho Chi Minh: North Vietnamese President

by Kristin F. Johnson

5.00 · 1 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2011 · 4 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Ho Chi …

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Julian Assange: WikiLeaks Founder

by Melissa Higgins

3.00 · 3 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2011 · 4 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Julian …

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Karl Marx: Philosopher & Revolutionary

by David Cates

3.40 · 5 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2011 · 3 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Karl Ma…

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Lucille Ball: Actress & Comedienne

by Deann Herringshaw

4.17 · 12 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2011 · 3 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Lucille…

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Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook Creator

by Marcia Amidon Lusted

4.33 · 9 Ratings · 2 Reviews · published 2011 · 3 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Mark Zu…

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Sigmund Freud

Anne Frank: Holocaust Diarist

4.25 · 4 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2011 · 3 editions

This title examines the remarkable life of Sigmund…

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Chris Kyle

by Alexis Burling

4.27 · 11 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2015 · 2 editions

This biography examines the life of Chris Kyle usi…

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Harper Lee

by Alexis Burling

4.20 · 5 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 2015 · 4 editions

This biography examines the life of Harper Lee usi…

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Joseph Stalin

by Linda Cernak

0.00 · published 2015 · 1 edition

This biography examines the life of Joseph Stalin …

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Pope John Paul II

by Judy Dodge Cummings

4.00 · 1 Ratings · 1 Reviews · published 2015 · 2 editions

This biography examines the remarkable life of Sai…

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by Alexis Burling

4.40 · 15 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 3 editions

This biography examines the life of Anne Frank usi…

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Donald Trump: 45th Us President

by A.R. Carser

3.60 · 5 Ratings · 2 Reviews · 3 editions

This biography examines the life of Donald Trump u…

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Edward Snowden: NSA Whistle-Blower

by Melissa Higgins

2.75 · 4 Ratings · 2 editions

This biography examines the life of Edward Snowden…

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Helen Keller: Educator, Activist & Author