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September 11, 2001
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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 … |
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Amelia Earhart
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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. |
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America's leaders
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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. |
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Bill Peet
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Jill C. Wheeler |
Biography of the American author, illustrator, and animator whose drawings include many details and whose characters are often warm and friendly. |
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Brett Favre
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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. |
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Colin Powell
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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. |
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Coretta Scott King
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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. |
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Denzel Washington
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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. |
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Dr. Seuss
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Jill C. Wheeler |
Discusses the life and works of Theodor Geisel. |
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Earth Day every day
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Jill C. Wheeler |
Suggests various ways in which all of us can help save the environment and preserve the Earth. |
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Earth moves
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Jill C. Wheeler |
Discusses the environmental and conservation aspects of modern transportation. |
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Everyday heroes at home
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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. |
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Everyday heroes overcome challenges
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Jill C. Wheeler |
Describes the active lives of a blind girl, boy with cerebral palsy, and three other disabled young people. |
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Everyday heroes take a stand
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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. |
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Every drop counts
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Jill C. Wheeler |
Discusses water conservation and suggests ways we can safeguard this precious resource. |
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Gwendolyn Brooks
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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. |
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Heather Whitestone
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Jill C. Wheeler |
Traces the life of the hearing-impaired woman who became the first Miss America with a disability. |
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Hilary Duff
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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." |
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
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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. |
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Judith Viorst
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Jill C. Wheeler |
A biography of the writer whose work includes children's picture books, poetry, and non-fiction for adults. |
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