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September 11, 2001 September 11, 2001 Jill C. Wheeler Describes the events and immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, in which planes were crashed into the Twin Towers buildings in New York City as well as … OL15861282W
Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart Jill C. Wheeler Traces the life of the pilot who became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world. OL1830645W
America's leaders America's leaders Jill C. Wheeler Discusses the leadership of George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, and many other powerful political and military players following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. OL1830646W
Bill Peet Bill Peet Jill C. Wheeler Biography of the American author, illustrator, and animator whose drawings include many details and whose characters are often warm and friendly. OL1830660W
Brett Favre Brett Favre Jill C. Wheeler A brief biography which discusses the personal life and football career of the quarterback who led the Green Bay Packers to victory in Super Bowl XXXI. OL1830667W
Colin Powell Colin Powell Jill C. Wheeler Describes the life of this American statesman, from his birth in Harlem, to his role as general in the Persian Gulf War, to his current position of Secretary of State. OL1830682W
Coretta Scott King Coretta Scott King Jill C. Wheeler A biography of Coretta King, who worked side by side with her husband spreading a message of peace, love, and equality, and achieving those by nonviolent means. OL1830685W
Denzel Washington Denzel Washington Jill C. Wheeler Profiles a man whose talent and hard work led him to a highly successful career as a television and film actor, with four Academy Award nominations; more than any other African American actor. OL1830693W
Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss Jill C. Wheeler Discusses the life and works of Theodor Geisel. OL1830694W
Earth Day every day Earth Day every day Jill C. Wheeler Suggests various ways in which all of us can help save the environment and preserve the Earth. OL1830696W
Earth moves Earth moves Jill C. Wheeler Discusses the environmental and conservation aspects of modern transportation. OL1830698W
Everyday heroes at home Everyday heroes at home Jill C. Wheeler Tells the stories of a number of youngsters who had to overcome such serious problems as broken homes, abuse, and prejudice to succeed in life. OL1830704W
Everyday heroes overcome challenges Everyday heroes overcome challenges Jill C. Wheeler Describes the active lives of a blind girl, boy with cerebral palsy, and three other disabled young people. OL1830707W
Everyday heroes take a stand Everyday heroes take a stand Jill C. Wheeler Profiles the lives of young people who saw something that needed to be done and did it; includes suggestions on how anyone can take a stand. OL1830708W
Every drop counts Every drop counts Jill C. Wheeler Discusses water conservation and suggests ways we can safeguard this precious resource. OL1830710W
Gwendolyn Brooks Gwendolyn Brooks Jill C. Wheeler A biography of the African American poet who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1950 and whose poems reflect the experiences of African Americans. OL1830733W
Heather Whitestone Heather Whitestone Jill C. Wheeler Traces the life of the hearing-impaired woman who became the first Miss America with a disability. OL1830737W
Hilary Duff Hilary Duff Jill C. Wheeler Profiles the young actress known for her roles in the popular Disney television series, "Lizzie McGuire," and in the movie, "Agent Cody Banks." OL1830739W
Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton Jill C. Wheeler A biography of former First Lady Hillary Clinton, from her "perfect" childhood and college years through her political life in Arkansas and Washington, D.C. to her election as senator from New York. OL1830740W
Judith Viorst Judith Viorst Jill C. Wheeler A biography of the writer whose work includes children's picture books, poetry, and non-fiction for adults. OL1830752W
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