Isabel Thomas
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"Anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, Nelson Mandela's journey from political prisoner to president of South Africa is an incredible tale of triumph in the face of adversity. Follow the story of his extraordinary life and discover an entire country's fight for freedom."--Back cover.
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"He was an artist, inventor, architect, engineer, mathematician, sculptor, and scientist, he painted some of the world's most famous works of art and dreamed up over 400 machines that were spectacularly ahead of his time--he even invented the helicopter! Discover one of history's most amazing minds in this entertaining guide to his extraordinary life."--Back cover.
3) Marie Curie
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Marie Curie was a brilliant scientist who coined the term 'radioactivity', discovered polonium and radium, and helped develop treatments for cancer. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, but her dedication to physics ultimately caused her death from radiation. From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, the Little Guides to Great Lives series tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history,...
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"Why is Amelia Earhart an aviation hero? She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, broke flying records and wrote best-selling books, and fought for the equal treatment of women. Her disappearance while attempting to fly around the world remains an unsolved mystery. Explore the legacy of one of aviation's most courageous and determined pilots in this fascinating guide to her incredible life." -- Back cover.
6) Anne Frank
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How did Anne Frank become a world-famous writer? She used her words and her wit to teach millions of people about the realities of war and to show that kindness and hope can prevail in even the darkest times. --
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"Why is Amelia Earhart an aviation hero? She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, broke flying records and wrote best-selling books, and fought for the equal treatment of women. Her disappearance while attempting to fly around the world remains an unsolved mystery. Explore the legacy of one of aviation's most courageous and determined pilots in this fascinating guide to her incredible life."--Back cover.