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Robert Jarvik and the first artificial heart

2003
Tells the story of Dr. Robert Jarvik, discussing why he became interested in building an artificial heart, and following his work toward that goal.

Bill Clinton

forty-second president, 1993-2001
2008
A brief biography of Bill Clinton, forty-second president of the United States, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, education, family, and achievements as president.

George W. Bush

forty-third president, 2001-present
2008
A brief biography of George W. Bush, forty-third president of the United States, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, education, family, and achievements as president.

Playing with words

1994
The author of the Bunnicula books, the Pinky and Rex series, the Sebastian Barth mysteries, and other books for children describes his life and his approach to his writing.

America's leaders

the war on terrorism
2002
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.

Laura Welch Bush, First Lady

2001
Presents an illustrated biography of First Lady Laura Bush, tracing her life from childhood to the White House.

Apples are from Kazakhstan

the land that disappeared
2008
Christopher Robbins relates his more interesting travel experiences in Kazakhstan, chronicling the times he found Eminem-worship by a shrinking Aral Sea, heard the Kazakh John Lennon play in a dusty desert town, joined nomads hunting eagles, ate boiled sheep's head, and explored some of the most beautiful, unspoiled places on earth.

That went well

adventures in caring for my sister
2009
Terrell Dougan recounts the struggles and joys she and her family experiences while raising her sister Irene, a mentally handicapped young woman who taught them what was truly important in life.

The men who would be king

an almost epic tale of moguls, movies, and a company called Dreamworks
2010
The author reveals how Steven Spielberg, David Geffen, and Jeffrey Katzenberg came together to form DreamWorks.

Donald Trump

from real estate to reality TV
2009
A brief biography of real-estate developer, Donald Trump, that profiles his personal and professional life and career.

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