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Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography (Little House)

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It is important to give children an idea of our history as a culture. Many kids don’t think of what happened before they arrived on the scene unless you give them a bit of guidance. Laura Ingalls Wilder did a great job of bringing her life to young readers. This is the tale of the author who penned the Little House series.

Little House fans will enjoy learning more about the author of the series. Not everything in the Little House books matches up with the real life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, and some readers might enjoy getting this slightly different view of the author’s real life experiences.

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First Kids: The True Story of All the President’s Children (Revised)

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Looking for something interesting and fun for your kids to read that isn’t about vampires? You might want to check out this book which was actually written by 13 year old Noah McCullough. The young man plans on being president some day, and he’s already got more focus and motivation than the majority of adults! This is already his second published book.

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Milton Hershey Biography

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Milton Hershey’s life in his younger years is explored in this biography aimed at children ages 9-12. He did not become an instant success in the chocolate business. Like so many noteworthy individuals, he had his own trials to overcome which started early on when he was forced to quit school to help his family. He later showed his grit by continuing to pursue his dreams even after enduring two failed business attempts. Rather than walk away with his tail between his legs, he decided to keep on trying. Milton Hershey’s biography serves as a fine model of perseverance mixed with a strong work ethic.

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Albert Einstein Biography – Ordinary Genius

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Ordinary Genius: The Story of Albert Einstein (Trailblazer Biographies)
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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Recounts the life of the scientist whose theories of relativity revolutionized the way we look at space and time.
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Dare to Dream!: 25 Extraordinary Lives

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Dare to Dream!: 25 Extraordinary Lives
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This work is aimed at ages 9-12. Magical heroes like Harry Potter, Spiderman, or Catwoman provide plenty of entertainment for kids, but in real life heroes are made of sterner stuff than celluloid fantasies. In this inspiring collection of biographies – covering historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Helen Keller as well as contemporary figures such as Toni Morrison and Michael Jordan – critically acclaimed writer and psychologist Sandra McLeod Humphrey teaches young people that heroes were once ordinary people whose strength of character helped them to achieve extraordinary things. Starting with only their dreams, they worked hard and[Read More]
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