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A biography of the Polish-born chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1903 for the discovery of radium.

A biography of the well-known animator, moviemaker, and theme park creator whose technological advancements gave us Mickey Mouse and Disneyland.

Presents biographical information about President Barack Obama, covering his upbringing and early life in Hawaii and Indonesia, efforts in Chicago as a community organizer, and first several months in the Oval Office, with photographs and event timelines.

Contains biographical profiles of sixty women from different walks of life who played important roles in the history of the world, including Abigail Adams, Rachel Carson, Jane Goodall, Joan of Arc, Maya Lin, Sally Ride, and Harriet Tubman.

An illustrated biography of Renaissance sculptor and painter Michelangelo that describes the world in which he lived and such artistic accomplishments as the statue of David and the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

Presents biographical profiles of each American president from George Washington through George W.

Contains biographical profiles of eight celebrities, designed especially for beginning readers, providing information about the birth, early life, school, career, home, and family of Jean de Brunhoff, Kevin Clash, Katie Couric, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Gordon Parks, Katherine Paterson, David Wiesner, and Mo Willems.

Contains profiles of eighty-three notable inventors from throughout history, each featuring a list of pertinent facts, and providing information about the individual's childhood, education, marriage and family, and the nature of his or her invention.

Presents the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great, born into the royal family of Macedon and later became a king whose realm extended into Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Presents a short biography of Elizabeth I, and chronicles her royal birth and childhood, the Tudors, exile and eventual imprisonment in the Tower, her ascension to the throne, her rivals, and legacy.

An illustrated biography of Mahatma Gandhi, a political reformer known for his nonviolent methods, and a principle leader in the drive for the independence of India from British colonial rule.

Presents an illustrated biography of Anne Frank; discussing her early childhood, Holocaust experiences, diary, and death.

A simple, illustrated biography of one of America's most famous pioneers and soldiers.

A biography of the environmental activist and former vice president of the United States.