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"Examines the life of Anne Frank ... Readers will learn about Frank's family background, education, and harrowing experiences during the Holocaust"--Provided by publisher.

Delve into the life and career of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman justice appointed to the US Supreme Court.

"Describes the life and time of Pocahontas and the First Colonies"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the life and art of Keith Haring from his childhood through his meteoric rise to fame.

A biography of Sophie Blanchard, the first female pilot in history, who flew a hot air balloon in 18th century France.

National Geographic presents the 43 individuals who have led the U.

Looks at trail cook Tie Sing who accompanied the Mather Mountain Party, which contained many people responsible for creating the National Park Service.

Presents the story of Alia, a librarian who lives and works in Basra, and her desperate attempt to save the books in the Basra Central Library at the start of the Iraqi War in 2003.

Tells the story of Irena Sendler, a courageous Polish woman who saved 2,500 Jewish children in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II.

Profiles thirty-three women whose lives and work changed the scientific world, from Grace Murray Hopper and her discovery of the first computer bug--a real moth that had gotten inside an old supercomputer--and coined the term to Annie Jump Cannon, who studied the light of stars and classified about 400,000 stars in her lifetime.

"Through this... biography, kids will discover the woman behind the sunglasses.

"Discusses the life and work of Sonia Sotomayor"--Provided by publisher.

"With a career spanning over four decades, David Bowie has consistently topped charts all over the world, selling an estimated 140 million albums worldwide.

A reference to popular American music and musicians, with alphabetical entries for major groups and bands from the last 60 years; selected discographies from classic rock to hip hop, and additional entries linking larger popular music concepts such as the evolution of the recording industry, the role of Woodstock, and the supergroup.

Maps on endpapers.