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World War II spy, Filipino guerrilla fighter, war hero, Medal of Freedom recipient, leprosy survivor, teacher, peacemaker . . . The legendary and inspiring life and work of Josefina “Joey” Guerrero is introduced to readers by two-time Newbery Medal winner, National Book Award finalist, and...

In Blood Brother, the first biography about Jonathan Daniels for young adults, Rich Wallace and Sandra Neil Wallace put their investigative reporting skills to the test. They located the teenagers who protested alongside Daniels, unearthed never-before-published private journals, and uncovered the previously unknown roles Jonathan played in major civil rights events. Weaving a fast-paced, heart-pounding account of the danger Daniels faced and the depth of his activism, this is a passionate and inspiring portrait of an unsung freedom fighter whose story must be told.

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“Atatürk, küçük Ülkü’yü çok seviyordu. Sabah uyanır uyanmaz, Ülkü’yü soruyor, çağrılmasını istiyordu. Onunla uzun uzun sohbet ediyor, şakalaşıyor, birlikte çeşitli oyunlar oynuyorlardı. Bir sabah Ülkü, Atatürk’ün uyanmasını beklerken onun kahverengi ayakkabılarını siyaha boyamasın mı? Atatürk bunu görünce ne yaptı dersiniz? Çocukların ve çocuklarla birlikte büyüklerin ilgiyle okuyacağı gerçek bir öykü...”

Irena Sendler was a social worker who wanted to help people. World War II left many vulnerable. Irena helped them get medical care and necessities to live. Then she took the greatest risk.

Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot.

How much do you know about Booker T. Washington? Find out the facts you need to know about this famous teacher and leader. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

How much do you know about Susan B. Anthony? Find out the facts you need to know about this activist in the women's right to vote movement. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

A musical prodigy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart began playing the piano and composing when he was just three years old. Able to play multiple instruments, among them the piano and violin, Mozart spent much of his youth touring European courts with his family. From the time he was three until his death just thirty-two years later, he produced a huge volume of musical works. Among them the famed operas The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, and Don Giovanni.

Learn all about the truly epic life of one of the most famous women rulers in history! Cleopatra's legacy as a trailblazing leader and political strategist dazzles in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Cleopatra was born into a time when power struggles within her own...

Um sábio professor que toda a semana doava sua camisa para algum necessitado;. Um pregador de quem uma rainha tinha medo;. Um jovem professor que...

• Um sábio professor que toda a semana doava sua camisa para algum necessitado;. • Um pregador de quem uma rainha tinha medo;. • Um jovem professor que deu sua vida para traduzir a Bíblia para a língua inglesa;. • Um monge que cantava de porta em porta para conseguir comida;. • Um jovem rapaz que foi feito padre aos 12 anos, mas que se tornou o grande reformador da igreja da França;. • Uma bela rainha que saía de seu palácio para cuidar e orar pelo doentes pobres em suas cabanas;. • Uma corajosa duquesa que enfrentou o rei para proteger e ajudar as pessoas necessitadas;.

Um sábio professor que toda a semana doava sua camisa para algum necessitado;. Um pregador de quem uma rainha tinha medo;. Um jovem professor que...

• Um sábio professor que toda a semana doava sua camisa para algum necessitado;. • Um pregador de quem uma rainha tinha medo;. • Um jovem professor que deu sua vida para traduzir a Bíblia para a língua inglesa;. • Um monge que cantava de porta em porta para conseguir comida;. • Um jovem rapaz que foi feito padre aos 12 anos, mas que se tornou o grande reformador da igreja da França;. • Uma bela rainha que saía de seu palácio para cuidar e orar pelo doentes pobres em suas cabanas;. • Uma corajosa duquesa que enfrentou o rei para proteger e ajudar as pessoas necessitadas;.

• Um sábio professor que toda a semana doava sua camisa para algum necessitado; • Um pregador de quem uma rainha tinha medo; • Um jovem professor que deu sua vida para traduzir a Bíblia para a língua inglesa; • Um monge que cantava de porta em porta para conseguir comida; • Um jovem rapaz que foi feito padre aos 12 anos, mas que se tornou o grande reformador da igreja da França; • Uma bela rainha que saía de seu palácio para cuidar e orar pelo doentes pobres em suas cabanas; • Uma corajosa duquesa que enfrentou o rei para proteger e ajudar as pessoas necessitadas.

Meet unforgettable people and animals in the What a Character! Notable Lives from History series as you enjoy 10 real stories within each book!

Sir Isaac Newton changed the world with his many discoveries and inventions about mathematics, science, optics, and physics. Although he was brilliant, Newton felt no need to publish his ideas or to inform his fellow scientists of the amazing discoveries he made. Because of this, his discoveries were often disputed. Despite the controversy that often surrounded him, Newton made astounding advances in his efforts to understand how nature worked. His legacy lives on through inventions such as microscopes, eyeglasses, telescopes, and cameras.

Discover the amazing stories of seven women magicians who pulled off spectacular and death-defying illusions and acts, achieved global fame, and then simply...disappeared. During the Golden Age of Magic from 1860 to 1930, seven women magicians in America defied Victorian conventions and created...

Meet unforgettable people and animals in the What a Character! Notable Lives from History series as you enjoy 10 real stories within each book!

Learn about the Dutch artist behind beloved paintings like The Starry Night, Sunflowers, and over thirty self-portraits in this fascinating biography about Vincent Van Gogh for young readers. Today, Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of all time. During his lifetime, he sold...