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"Amelia Earhart, the pioneering pilot of the early 20th century, had a remarkable spirit and great tenacity. Her story has something to teach us all about perseverance in the face of adversity. This superb biography takes readers aboard the cockpit with Earhart on a journey through her life, from her first encounter with an airplane to her unsolved disappearance over the Pacific Ocean. Future aviation experts will be especially interested in the current...

Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic civil rights leader, was born into a world where he did not enjoy the same rights or opportunities as white Americans. Yet, he prompted great societal change through remarkable, peaceful means. This compelling and comprehensive biography takes readers on the journey of King's life from young Georgia pastor to the iconic trailblazer who met a tragic end. A timeline provides a summary of significant moments in King's...

Apache warrior Geronimo was a survivor. He spent most of his life fighting soldiers who wanted to take his tribe's lands. His bravery and military skills were widely admired, even by his enemies. This respectful and accessible biography of the Native American leader tells readers about Geronimo's motivations and his dreams for his people. The colorful and inviting format, fact boxes, and historical photographs make this an invaluable book for learning...

"Michelle Robinson was a young, ambitious lawyer from Chicago when she met her husband-to-be Barack Obama. Michelle juggled her career and two daughters while supporting her husband's political career, which led him to the White House as the first black president. After Barack left office, Michelle continued to be a global figurehead for advancing women's rights. This accessible biography, which features interesting fact boxes, vivid photographs,...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg or RBG as she is known to her many admirers, is at the pinnacle of a profession in law as a justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. However, she faced great obstacles in her early career simply because she was a woman. This enlightening profile will inspire readers to not give in to discrimination as they discover more about this remarkable woman. Cartoon figures of Ginsburg and fun fact boxes make this volume even more...