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1) Sacagawea
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English
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Traces the life of the Shoshoni Indian girl who was stolen from her tribe at the age of twelve, sold to a French trapper, and served as a guide in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
5) Walt Disney
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English
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Readers will learn about Disney's childhood, education, and career as a groundbreaking animator and entrepreneur. Disney's early interest and talent as an artist and cartoonist are discussed, including his work in advertising and the formation of Walt Disney Company. Also included are Disney's famous animated movies and characters, such as Mickey Mouse, as well as the making of Disneyland and Disney World.
7) Rosa Parks
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English
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A brief biography of the African American who, in refusing to obey a discriminatory rule about bus seating, set off both the Montgomery Bus Boycott and a movement that changed the nation's laws.
9) Rosa Parks
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English
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A brief biography of the Alabama black woman whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus helped establish the civil rights movement.
10) Nelson Mandela
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English
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A biography of the son of a Thembu chief who became a civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa.
11) Pocahontas
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English
Description
A biography of the Powhatan Indian woman who befriended the English settlers at Jamestown, Virginia, and helped maintain peace between her tribe and the colonists.
14) Pocahontas
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English
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Simple text and illustrations introduce the life of the Powhatan Indian who worked throughout her life to establish peace between her people and the English.
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