Terry Barber
41) Laura Secord
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"Laura Secord found herself caught up in the War of 1812 after U.S. troops took over her family's home. She overheard the U.S. troops' plans to ambush the British. Laura took it upon herself to warn the British. Her historic 20-mile walk through wild forests changed the course of history." --Publisher.
42) Tommy Prince
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Tommy Prince (1915-1977) grew up on the Brokenhead Reserve, part of the Ojibway Nation. He joined the Canadian Army and quickly became a part of the Devil's Brigade, a special unit, because of his stealth, marksmanship, paratrooping skills, and courage. He won a total of 11 medals during World War II and the Korean War. Although a forgotten hero in post-war years, Tommy Prince died a respected and honoured man by all Canadians as people came to know...
43) Walt Disney
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"This is an easy-to-read biography on Walt Disney." --
44) Elizabeth Fry
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"Elizabeth visited Newgate prison in 1812. She was horrified by the crowded and dirty prison conditions. The women did their own cooking and washing in the small cells in which they slept. She returned the following day with food and clothes for some of the prisoners. Fry was a major driving force behind new legislation to make the treatment of prisoners more humane." --Publisher.
45) Marilyn Monroe
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"This is an easy-to-read biography on Marilyn Monroe."--
47) Jane Goodall
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When you read this book you will learn all about Jane Goodall and her activist work.
"This biography of Jane Goodall is a high-interest, low-vocabulary book for adolescents and adults with limited literacy skills. As a young girl, Jane Goodall (1934- ) dreamed of going to Africa to live with animals. Her dream came true and she spent over 25 years studying chimpanzees in the Gombe game reserve. Today, Jane Goodall is the world's foremost authority...
48) Clara Hughes
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Clara Hughes was on a risky path as a teenager. Watching the Olympic Games in 1988 changed her life. She was inspired to go for gold. Although she began training as a speed skater, her coach encouraged her to pursue cycling. Clara excelled at cycling and won Olympic medals. However, she went back to her original dream of speed skating and won Olympic medals in that sport as well. She was the first athlete to compete in and win medals in both the Summer...
49) Michaëlle Jean
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"This biography of Michaëlle Jean is a high-interest, low-vocabulary book for adolescents and adults with limited literacy skills. In 1968, Michaëlle Jean and her family fled Haiti to escape dictator Duvalier's regime. She came to Canada as a refugee. Michaëlle worked as a journalist and broadcaster. At 48 years old, Michaëlle's life changed when she was asked to be Canada's Governor General. Lexile level: 360L." --Amazon.com.