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Annie Oakley

Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:25

This book describes the life of Annie Oakley, who became an international star as a target shooter with Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show.

Annie Oakley

Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:25

Annie Oakley first picked up a gun at age eight and by age 22 was performing sharpshooting acts. she went on to travel the world and became America's first female superstar.

Laura Ingalls Wilder

A photographic story of a life
  • Stone, Tanya Lee
2009
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the woman who used her experiences growing up in a pioneer household in the nineteenth century to write a series of classic children's novels, including "Little House on the Prairie.".

Pele

  • Buckley, James
2007
Describes the life and career of soccer superstar Pele.

Princess Diana

  • Mattern, Joanne
2006
Tells the life story of Diana, Princess of Wales, describing her childhood at Park House and Althorp, courtship with and much-publicized wedding to Prince Charles, problematic marriage, relationship with her sons, charity work, and early death, and includes many color photos.

Benjamin Franklin

  • Krensky, Stephen
2008
A juvenile biography of Benjamin Franklin, scientist, inventor, printer, writer, statesman, and Founding Father.

Thomas Edison

  • Adkins, Jan
2009
A biography of American inventor and businessperson Thomas Edison, covering his upbringing, marriages, career, and many patented creations, such as the first practical electric light bulb.

Harriet Tubman

  • Sawyer, Kem Knapp
2010
An illustrated exploration of the life of Harriet Tubman that covers her childhood, experiences as a slave, escape to freedom, work on the Underground Railroad, antislavery activism, and other topics.

Joan of Arc

  • Kudlinski, Kathleen V
2008
Chronicles the life of Joan of Arc, discussing her childhood, influence on the people of France, legacy, and more. Includes over one hundred photographs and images as well as definition boxes, sidebars, and a time line.

Mother Teresa

  • Gold, Maya
2008
A biography of Mother Teresa, who dedicated her life to helping the poor in India and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work, and describes her early work in Calcutta as well as her recognition as a saint after death.

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