Stephen Feinstein
10) Barack Obama
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"An elementary biography of United States senator from Illinois Barack Obama; discusses his childhood, ethnic background, family, and career in politics"--Provided by publisher.
13) Wynton Marsalis
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A biography of one of America's greatest trumpet players, Wynton Marsalis.
14) Will Smith
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Will Smith started out as a rap musician. Then he got his own TV show and became a famous movie actor. This colorful, inspiring biography tells the exciting life story of this African-American hero/.
15) LeBron James
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Examines the life of National Basketball Association all-star LeBron James, including his childhood, early career in basketball, and his path to the NBA.
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LeBron James is a living basketball legend. He is the youngest player in the history of the NBA to score 20,000 career points. He represented the United States in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and he is one of the most influential athletes in the world. Readers learn more about his rise to superstardom and his life on and off the court.
19) The 1970s
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The 1970s were a time of protest and change. President Nixon broke the law and caused the Watergate scandal, American dependency on oil increased, and the military draft sent thousands of young men to fight in Vietnam. But 1970s were happy times, too. The nation celebrated two hundred years of independence. Audiences enjoyed hit films such as Star Wars and Jaws. People dressed in funky clothes and danced to the beat of disco music.
20) The 1930s
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Dust storms ravaged the Great Plains, and the economy crashed, leaving thousands unemployed, homeless, and hungry. Nazism began its rise to power in Germany, and a hurricane devastated New England. The 1930s were a time of enormous devastation, but also of great progress. Franklin D. Roosevelt promised a New Deal for America. Amelia Earhart attempted to become the first woman to fly around the world. Walt Disney began a media empire that would change...