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2) Jim Henson
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English
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Discusses the life of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, including his early life and influences, the development of the Muppets and their increasing success, his early death, and his legacy.
3) Walt Disney
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English
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Discusses the life of Walt Disney, including his early childhood, education, interests, the creation of Mickey Mouse, and the development of the Disney theme parks.
14) Mother Jones
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English
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A biography of the determined labor organizer of the early twentieth century who became known as Mother Jones.
16) Harry Houdini
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English
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Harry Houdini was the most famous magician the world has ever known.
17) Louis Armstrong
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English
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Whatever jazz is, Louis Armstrong was, and is, its once and future king who was a musical genius on the trumpet.
18) Richard M. Nixon
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English
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A biography of former president Richard Nixon, beginning with his youth and continuing through his presidency, the Watergate Affair, and his life today.
19) Bruce Lee
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English
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Explores the life of Bruce Lee, whose drive for perfection led him to great success as a martial artist, teacher of Kung fu, actor, and filmmaker, despite his early death and Hollywood's prejudice against Asians and Asian Americans.
20) Elvis Presley
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English
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An account of the life of Elvis Presley and his contribution to popular music.