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Presents the life of John Lennon, from his early years through the rise and breakup of the Beatles to his final days in New York.

Portrays the daily life of Queen Elizabeth, from her childhood as niece of the crown prince to her response to Princess Diana's death, and looks at the prospects for the future of the monarchy.

As a young girl, Sacajawea was separated from her family when she was captured by a band of Minnetaree warriors and taken to be their slave.

Examines the life of the talented black athlete who broke the color barrier in major league baseball by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

A biography of the popular child actress who grew up to have many interesting careers as an adult, including that of businesswoman, author, and diplomat.

A biography of the president who, with little education but great determination, preserved the American Union during the Civil War and followed his dream to abolish slavery.

Describes the life of Walt Disney, from his childhood on a Missouri farm through his years as a cartoonist and filmmaker to his creation of his Magic Kingdoms in California and Florida.

Introduces the life and work of children's author Roald Dahl, whose famous characters include Charlie, Willy Wonka, Matilda, James, and the BFG.

A brief biography of the outspoken Pittsburgh Pirates' All-Star, well known for his humanitarian efforts and inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame in 1973.

A biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped African-Americans win many battles for equal rights.

Examines the life of the first African-American to be appointed an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Describes the life of the Sioux chief, Sitting Bull, who led his people against the United States government troops and fought long and hard to protect their ways of life.

Recounts the life of America's first president, including his youth in Virginia, military career, role in the formation of an independent nation, and leadership of that new country.

Biography of the author who wrote the "Little House" books and others about her childhood in the late 1800s as a pioneer.

Relates the life story of Malcolm X, including his childhood and his leadership as a Black Muslim and as a civil rights activist.