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Lil Libros, LLC
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
Walter was a Puerto Rican astrologer, actor, dancer, and writer, best known as a television personality for his shows on daily astrology.
Walter fue un astrólogo, actor, bailarín y escritor puertorriqueño, mejor conocido como personalidad de la televisión por sus programas sobre astrología diaria.
Author
Publisher
Lil Libros, LLC
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
"Introduce little ones to the life of legendary soccer player, Pelé, in both English and Spanish! Born October 23, 1940 in Brazil, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time"--Amazon.
"¡Introduce a los más pequeños a la vida del legendario jugador de fútbol, Pelé, tanto en inglés como en español! Nacido el 23 de octubre de 1940 en Brasil, Edson Arantes do Nascimento,...
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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The remarkable, little-known story of William Still, known as the Father of the Underground Railroad from award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate. William Still's parents escaped slavery but had to leave two of their children behind, a tragedy that haunted the family. As a young man, William went to work for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, where he raised money, planned rescues, and helped freedom seekers who had traveled north. And then...
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English
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"Celebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon! This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world's most beloved toys. A perfect fit among favorites like The Day the Crayons Quit and Balloons Over Broadway"--
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Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In this picture book biography, young readers will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892-1980), a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit. Her story came to light when her secret papers were finally declassified in 2015. From thwarting notorious rumrunners with only paper and pencil to "counter-spying into the minds and activities of" Nazis, Elizebeth held a pivotal...
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Lee & Low Books
Language
English
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"A picture book biography of Ignacio (Nacho) Anaya, a waiter at the Victory Club in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, and the events surrounding the creation, in 1940, of the globally-popular tortilla chip, cheese, and jalapeño pepper snack that bears his name-nachos"--
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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"Discover the incredible story of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who followed her childhood dream of becoming a lawyer and eventually became the first Black woman to sit on the US Supreme Court in this picture book biography."--
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Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A picture-book biography about Nancy Pelosi, showing her journey from the child of Baltimore's mayor to her marble-ceiling-shattering four terms as Speaker of the House, including the historic events of January 6th, 2021.
Featuring an exclusive interview with Nancy Pelosi herself, this inspiring picture book biography follows her journey from the child of Baltimore's mayor to a 33-year career as a political representative.
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Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Language
English
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"A picture book biography about naturalist and artist Anna Comstock (1854-1930), who defied social conventions and pursued the study of science. She pioneered a movement to encourage schools to conduct science and nature classes for children outdoors, thereby increasing students' interest in nature" --
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