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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Vision of Beauty Vision of Beauty Kathryn Lasky,Nneka Bennett A biography of Sarah Breedlove Walker who, though born in poverty, pioneered in hair and beauty care products for black women, and became a great financial success. OL121871W
Philip Knight--running with Nike Philip Knight--running with Nike David R. Collins Describes how entrepreneur Philip Knight developed the successful Nike company. OL18970761W
Donald trump Donald trump Sara McIntosh Wooten "A biography of real estate tycoon Donald Trump"--Provided by publisher. OL1917416W
Frozen in time Frozen in time Mark Kurlansky This biography--perfect for middle-grade readers--tells the life story of Clarence Birdseye, the man who revolutionized the frozen food industry, and is adapted from Mark Kurlansky's adult work Birds… OL19991622W
Run your own yard sale Run your own yard sale Emma Carlson Berne "Shopping at yard sales is one of America's favorite weekend pastimes. Budding entrepreneurs with a willingness to work hard can capitalize on this trend and make some money. Real economic concepts, … OL21732803W
Cornelius Vanderbilt and the railroad industry Cornelius Vanderbilt and the railroad industry Lewis K. Parker A short biography of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the steamship and railroad tycoon, focusing on his success as a business man. OL3452829W
Charles P. Lazarus Charles P. Lazarus Anne Koopman A biography of the World War II veteran who began a baby furniture business which blossomed into a worldwide concern. OL4108225W
Bill Gates Bill Gates Connolly, Sean A biography of the math whiz kid who grew up to co-found Microsoft, the world's leading computer software firm. OL443519W