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1) Night flight: Amelia Earhart crosses the Atlantic

Author

Burleigh, Robert

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

[2011]

Language

English

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An account of Amelia Earhart's dangerous 1932 flight across the Atlantic Ocean from Newfoundland to Ireland, in which she survived bad weather and a malfunctioning airplane. Includes a brief biography of the aviator.

2) Abe Lincoln remembers

Author

Turner, Ann Warren

Publisher

HarperCollins

Pub. Date

[2001]

Language

English

Description

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A simple description of the life of Abraham Lincoln, presented from his point of view.

3) Rachel: the story of Rachel Carson

Author

Ehrlich, Amy

Publisher

Harcourt

Pub. Date

[2003]

Language

English

Description

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Describes the life and work of Rachel Carson, the biologist and writer whose book, "Silent Spring," prompted today's environmental movement.

4) Edward Hopper paints his world

Author

Burleigh, Robert

Publisher

Henry Holt and Co

Pub. Date

[2014]

Language

English

Description

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"As a boy, Edward Hopper knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up: on the cover of his pencil box, he wrote the words EDWARD HOPPER, WOULD-BE ARTIST. He traveled to New York and to Paris to hone his craft. And even though no one wanted to buy his paintings for a long time, he never stopped believing in his dream to be an artist. He was fascinated with painting light and shadow and his works explore this challenge.Edward Hopper's story is...

5) Jack London and the Klondike gold rush

Author

Lourie, Peter

Publisher

Henry Holt and Company

Pub. Date

Language

English

Description

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"A middle grade biography of Jack London that sheds light on how he drew upon adventure and life experience to create works of literature"--

6) Hi, I'm Norman: the story of American illustrator Norman Rockwell

Author

Burleigh, Robert

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

[2019]

Language

English

Description

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"Iconic American artist Norman Rockwell's life is told in episodes based in American history of the late 20th century"--

7) Henry Knox: bookseller, soldier, patriot

Author

Silvey, Anita

Publisher

Clarion Books

Pub. Date

2010.

Language

English

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Presents a biography of the man in charge of the artillery during the Revolutionary War, who became a trusted advisor to George Washington and the secretary of war in the newly appointed government.