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5) The Beatles
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Examines the cultural significance, influence, and legacy of the English pop group.
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Known to millions as J Lo, Jennifer Lopez is one of the prominent Latin American performers in the world. She has been called the influential Hispanic entertainer in the United States by People en Espanol. This biography tells about this one-woman entertainment powerhouse.
11) Jesse James
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Profiles the outlaw who, with his brother Frank, led a gang of bank and train robbers from the late 1860's through the 1870's.
12) Harry Houdini
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Harry Houdini was the most famous magician the world has ever known.
13) Louis Armstrong
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Whatever jazz is, Louis Armstrong was, and is, its once and future king who was a musical genius on the trumpet.
14) Billy the Kid
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Describes the life and legend of Billy the Kid, from his childhood, criminal life, and showdowns with the law to his legacy that lives on in popular culture.
16) Elvis Presley
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An account of the life of Elvis Presley and his contribution to popular music.
17) George Lucas
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Examines the personal life, career, and success of the creator of the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" movies, whose technological innovations have had a major impact on the film industry.
18) Amelia Earhart
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Summarizes the life of the noted woman pilot, focuses on her mysterious disappearance, and speculates about rumors that she was a spy and that there was a government cover-up.
19) Bill Gates
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A biography of Bill Gates including his childhood, his early work in computers, the founding of Microsoft and the expansion of the company, his private life, and future prospects.
20) Gangsters
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Discusses the rise of the American gangster including six famous gangsters: Al Capone, "Lucky" Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, Sam Giancana, and John Gotti.
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