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1) Frida Kahlo
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"She endured great pain and hardship but used her bold, daring paintings to express her emotions and celebrate her identity. Discover one of the twentieth century's most fascinating artists in this colorful guide to her amazing life"--Back cover.
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"Anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, Nelson Mandela's journey from political prisoner to president of South Africa is an incredible tale of triumph in the face of adversity. Follow the story of his extraordinary life and discover an entire country's fight for freedom."--Back cover.
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"What made Leonardo da Vinci a genius? He was an artist, inventor, architect, engineer, mathematician, sculptor, and scientist, he painted some of the world's most famous works of art and dreamt up over 400 machines that were spectacularly ahead of his time! Discover one of history's most brilliant minds in this entertaining guide to his extraordinary life"--Back cover.
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[2019]
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Stephen Hawking was one of the world's most famous scientists. His ground-breaking research into black holes and the Big Bang has helped to explain the beginnings of our universe and his book A Brief History of Time has sold over 10 million copies. Diagnosed with a form of motor neuron disease when he was a young man, Stephen was inspired to achieve his goals as fast as possible. Through incredible determination and skill, he became a legendary scientist,...
6) Anne Frank
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2019.
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How did Anne Frank become a world-famous writer? She used her words and her wit to teach millions of people about the realities of war and to show that kindness and hope can prevail in even the darkest times. --
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2018.
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"Why is Amelia Earhart an aviation hero? She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, broke flying records and wrote best-selling books, and fought for the equal treatment of women. Her disappearance while attempting to fly around the world remains an unsolved mystery. Explore the legacy of one of aviation's most courageous and determined pilots in this fascinating guide to her incredible life." -- Back cover.
8) Marie Curie
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2018.
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Marie Curie was a brilliant scientist who coined the term "radioactivity," discovered polonium and radium, and helped develop treatments for cancer. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, but her dedication to physics ultimately caused her death from radiation.
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