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1) Maya Angelou
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OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month (March) - YOUTH
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"Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world's most beloved writers and speakers. This inspiring story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back."--Page 4 of cover.
2) Frida Kahlo
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When Frida Kahlo was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. This story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back.
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"Emmeline Pankhurst fought for women to get the vote, and inspired other women to demonstrate, go on hunger strikes, and protest for the cause. This inspiring and informative biography comes with extra facts about Emmeline's life at the back"--Amazon
4) Marie Curie
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OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD National Inventors Month (MAY) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month (March) - YOUTH
OBD National Inventors Month (MAY) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month (March) - YOUTH
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"Mother Teresa was born in Skopje, Macedonia. From an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion. She was fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and wanted to do the same. She spent the rest of her life caring for the sick and poor around the world and is now remembered as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. The incredible story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back"--Back cover.
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Black History Month - ROD Children's
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
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Presents information about Ella Fitzgerald, from her youth mired in tragedy to her rise to stardom as one of the top jazz singers of all time.
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"In this anthology from the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, you'll read 40 stories about some of the most amazing people from American history. Discover their incredible lives, their hope and fears, their struggles and triumphs, and the dreams that made each person great. Every story is accompanied by a timeline featuring inspirational moments, important facts, and fascinating photographs." -- Back cover.
8) Coco Chanel
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Large colorful illustrations accent this brief biography of the famous French fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco Chanel.
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Black History Month - ROD Children's
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month (March) - YOUTH
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month (March) - YOUTH
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Presents information about Harriet Tubman, from her childhood in slavery to brave escape to the North and her work to help others escape slavery.
10) Agatha Christie
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In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The book follows Agatha Christie, who taught herself to read at the age of five, on her journey to becoming the most famous crime writer of all time. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts...
11) Dolly Parton
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Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family "as poor as dirt." She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop, but she followed her heart to sing and write country songs. Her heart was rightDolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give...
12) Kamala Harris
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OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month (March) - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month (March) - YOUTH
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Looks at United States lawyer, senator, and vice-president Kamala Harris. As a child, little Kamala marched for civil rights with her parents. She was encouraged to fight for justice and to make a difference in the world. From her career as a lawyer, to her time spent as a US senator, to her historic election to the White House as Vice President, Kamala has lived a life of firsts. But, she is determined that she won't be the last. This inspiring story...
13) Jane Austen
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Presents information about Jane Austen, from her childhood in the English countryside to how her own heartbreak became the inspiration for "Pride and Prejudice."
14) Stephen Hawking
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"When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline...
15) RuPaul
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Black History Month - ROD Children's
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
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Even before little Ru was born, a fortune teller told his mum that he would one day be famous... It was only a matter of time before he figured out how. Playing dress-up was his favourite game, and thats where he felt most comfortable. Ru went on to study performing arts and then moved to New York to mix things up in a punk band. Later, drag was a way to express himself as an artist. He found success for himself, then wanted to help others find theirs....
16) Audrey Hepburn
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Presents information about Audrey Hepburn, from her youth in Nazi-occupied Europe, through her rise to stardom in some of the era's most popular films, to her dedication to UNICEF.
17) David Bowie
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"As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the saxophone. After earning his stripes in some of the coolest bands in London, David splashed onto the solo scene. His songwriting talent and musical skill made him one of rock and roll's all-time greatest artists."--Amazon.
18) Nikola Tesla
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Simple text and illustrations look at the life of inventor Nikola Tesla.
19) Stevie Wonder
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Black History Month - ROD Children's
Black Icons (kids)
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
Black Icons (kids)
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
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"At just 8 years old, it was clear that Steveland Judkins was going to be a star. Renamed Stevie Wonder for his astonishing talent on the piano and other instruments, he wrote and performed some of the biggest hits of the 1970s. Stevie became known for his inventiveness, his soulful voice, and the social commentary in his lyrics. He is a UN Messenger of Peace and remains one of the music world's most iconic figures. This inspiring book features stylish...
20) Nelson Mandela
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Black History Month - ROD Children's
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
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Little Nelson grew up learning about the racial divisions in South Africa and the unfair treatment of his people. As an adult, he protested against apartheid, a system that separated people based on the color of their skin ... until he was imprisoned. But despite his long walk to freedom, Nelson never gave up the fight for justice and equality, and became an icon around the world. This inspiring story of the life of South Africa's first Black president...