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Explores the background, skills, and accomplishments of American folk hero, Annie Oakley.

A brief biography of Mohandas Gandhi, focusing on his school years, marriage, his life in England and in South Africa, and other topics.

Examines the life of Jackie Robinson and tells how he faced the challenges of being the first African-American player in major league baseball.

A brief overview of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his dedication to winning equal rights for African-Americans through organized, nonviolent protest.

Tells the story of Sojourner Truth, discussing her childhood as a slave, and looking at her work to secure the rights of all women after she gained her freedom; and includes a timeline.

A brief look at the life and times of Phillis Wheatley, who is bought as a slave by a wealthy Boston family, is taught to read and write, and becomes colonial America's first African-American poet.

"Traces the life of the first black Major League baseball player of the modern era, detailing his childhood, his career as an MVP-award winning baseball player, and a hero of the civil rights movement"--OCLC.

An introduction to the life of twentieth-century Swiss painter Paul Klee, with reproductions of his work and an overview of his artistic style and influence.

After his December 2003 arrest, registered nurse Charlie Cullen was quickly dubbed "The Angel of Death" by the media.

Relates the life of Susan B. Anthony and her tireless efforts for women's rights, including the right to vote.

A tribute to more than two dozen legendary music artists who significantly influenced the landscape of music for generations to come, from Ray Charles and Bob Dylan to Chuck Berry and Johnny Cash.

A biography of the African American woman who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape north to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

Harriet Tubman was born a slave and dreamed of being free. She was willing to risk everything including her own life to see that dream come true.

Simple text examines the influences and key events in the life of Abraham Lincoln.

An examination of the life of American Revolutionary War patriot Ethan Allen, from his childhood in Connecticut to his death at the age of fifty-one.