Biography & Autobiography
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To DanceA beautifully refreshed and expanded special edition of the Sibert Honor-winning graphic memoir about the dreams and realities of becoming a ballerina. Ballerinas are young when they first dream of dance. Siena was six--and her dreams kept skipping and leaping, circling and spinning, from...
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Pecos BillThe American tall tale has a starring role in the new Common Core curriculum, and tales do not get much taller than the stories of Pecos Bill. His adventures include fighting the Bear Lake Monster and lassoing and riding a tornado--and this legend is...
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Joe Dogs: The Life & Crimes of a MobsterThis riveting autobiography shares the bone-rattling reality of a mobster whose rise to stardom in the crime world was cut short by a savage beating from his "friends," leading to his move for ultimate revenge of becoming an informant for the FBI. Joe Dogs...
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The Color of GraceA Christian Retailing BEST finalist A middle-class woman in rural America and war-affected children in Africa find common ground in their journeys from brokenness to redemption.Author and psychologist Bethany Haley Williams shares how her own emotional healing led her into treacherous war zones, where...
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Marx: A Complete IntroductionIs this the right book for me? Marx: A Complete Introduction will familiarize you with the revolutionary thinking of this significant man. It will take you through all the essential concepts - from class struggle to dialectical materialism. Expressing Marx's sometimes complex ideas in...
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A Kid From Philadelphia,: Mario Lanza: The Voice of the PoetsMario Lanza was one of the greatest talents of the twentieth century. He proved to be an extraordinary tenor and one of the most beloved singers of all time. He influenced scores of artists including Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo. This book is an...
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KeizerThe community of Keizer was shaped by the banks of the Willamette River. It was first inhabited by the Kalapuya tribe, and then came fur trappers and early missionaries farther north along the river. Homesteaders arrived in the 1840s. The rich river-bottom farmland remained...
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ElonThe Town of Elon College was incorporated by the State of North Carolina in 1893. From a humble beginning, it is now home to one of the most respected and honored private universities in the nation. A railroad depot was built in a remote...
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Polish PittsburghIn the late 19th and early 20th century, Pittsburgh, also known as Steel City, was the largest steel-producing center in the United States. With its need for labor in the steel industry, Pittsburgh had an insatiable hunger for workers. Polish immigrants helped meet this...
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On This Day in South Dakota HistorySouth Dakota is quietly nestled in the grasslands and Black Hills, but its history is far less hidden. One day at a time, author Brad Tennant presents intriguing, event-driven anecdotes of state history. On July 17, 1925, the state American Legion passed a resolution...
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Remarkable Women of Sanibel & CaptivaIn the history of Sanibel and Captiva, countless women bucked the system to make their marks. In the early 1950s and '60s, Sarita Van Vlick and Zee Butler led the fight to preserve the island from unbridled growth and destruction. Helene Gralnick, in the...
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Legendary Locals of Idaho FallsIn 1864, a stage line driver named Matt Taylor and two associates decided Black Rock Canyon was the place for a toll bridge to handle traffic to and from Montana. The following year, their bridge opened and a town called Eagle Rock took shape....
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As I AmThe acclaimed autobiography from the Tony and Academy Award-winning actress casts Patricia Neal in her greatest role--as the indomitable heroine of her own incredible real-life story: "Destined for bestsellerdom" (Library Journal). Throughout her triumphant career, Patricia Neal faced a series of devastating challenges and...
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Ella Baker: Community Organizer of the Civil Rights MovementElla Josephine Baker (1903-1986) was among the most influential strategists of the most important social movement in modern US history, the Civil Rights Movement, yet most Americans have never heard of her. Behind the scenes, she organized on behalf of the major civil rights...
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Louis Armstrong: Jazz LegendLouis Armstrong, also known as "Satchmo" and "Pops", became an American jazz legend in the 1920s. His voice and skill with instruments helped him become a popular musician in a time where America was racially divided. Watch as this skilled musician learns to play,...
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National Geographic Readers: African-American History MakersLearn about the lives and accomplishments of four inspiring figures from American history all in one book: George Washington Carver, Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglass, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Meet civil rights leaders who were inspiring individuals as well as leaders in their fields:...
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Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural SelectionIn 1859, Charles Darwin unveiled to the world a theory so controversial that it shook the very foundations of science and theology.If you are a fan of Tintin, Maus or the popular Science Comics series you will love Charles Darwin and the Theory of...
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Thoreau at WaldenHenry David Thoreau's inspiring words are set against minimalist drawings in this poetic graphic biography from the Center for Cartoon Studies, reissued for a new audience. Now in paperback! "I am convinced, both by faith and experience, that to maintain one's self on this...
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Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen KellerHelen Keller lost her ability to see and hear before she turned two years old. But in her lifetime, she learned to ride horseback and dance the foxtrot. She graduated from Radcliffe. She became a world famous speaker and author. She befriended Mark Twain,...
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It's Her Story: Amelia Earhart: A Graphic NovelAuthor: Alan Brown, Kim MoldofskyPublisher: Sunbird BooksPublished: 02/15/2022Pages: 48Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.05lbsSize: 8.60h x 6.20w x 0.35dISBN: 9781503762428Audience: Ages 9-12
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