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2) Henry Ford
Author
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sketches the lives of the inventor and businessman who with hard work and an innovative mind changed the car industry in ways that will never be duplicated.
Author
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Traces the development of a young basketball star, who also has a clothing line, owns restaurants, has been in movies, made rap albums, has his own record label, and has a business empire worth many millions.
5) Troy Aikman
Author
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
A brief biography covering the personal life and football career of the Dallas Cowboys quarterback who was named Most Valuable Player in the 1992 season's Super Bowl.
Author
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Pub. Date
1998.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages ; cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the childhood, political career, and other activities of the seventh president of the United States, the first president to come from a poor family.
9) James Monroe
Author
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Pub. Date
1998.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages ; cm.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the early life, career, family, and contributions of the fifth president of the United States.
10) John Adams
Author
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Pub. Date
1998.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
A simple biography of the second president of the United States, from his childhood and education in Massachusetts to his marriage to Abigail Smith and his role in the country's early history.
11) Richard Nixon
Author
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Highlights the life of the thirty-seventh president of the United States, from his childhood in California through his tenure in Congress and his terms as president to his historic resignation in 1974.
12) Ronald Reagan
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography of the fortieth president of the United States, including his childhood, education, employment, and political career.
Author
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Pub. Date
1998.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
A biography of the the man who became the twenty-sixth president of the United States when President McKinley was shot in 1901 and who helped establish the national park system.
14) George Bush
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Surveys the childhood, education, military career, and political life of the forty-first president of the United States.
Author
Publisher
Abdo Publishing Company
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages ; cm.
Language
English
Description
A biography of thirteen-year-old twin sisters who began their acting careers at the age of nine months in the television series "Full House" and who today produce and star in their own videos, CDs, and books.
17) Thomas Jefferson
Author
Publisher
ABDO & Daughters
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life story of the third president of the United States, who authored the Declaration of Independence and is known for his ability as an inventor and architect.
18) Charles Schulz
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Traces the childhood, education and career of Charles Schulz. Reviewed The Children's Authors series gives young readers an intimate look at the lives of their favorite writers. Each engaging biography traces an author's childhood, education, and career. Readers will learn what inspired the authors to write and how they came up with story ideas. Clearly-written text and amusing anecdotes provide readers with easy access to the lives of these beloved...
19) Dr. Seuss
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Discusses the childhood, education, and career of Dr. Seuss. Reviewed The Children's Authors series gives young readers an intimate look at the lives of their favorite writers. Each engaging biography traces an author's childhood, education, and career. Readers will learn what inspired the authors to write and how they came up with story ideas. Clearly-written text and amusing anecdotes provide readers with easy access to the lives of these beloved...
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