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Publisher

ABDO Pub. Company

Pub. Date

2008

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

Description

This biography profiles the life and achievements of Bill Gates, discussing his childhood, education, family, and influence on the computer industry.

2) Franklin D. Roosevelt: 32nd U.S. President

Author

Series

Publisher

ABDO Pub. Co

Pub. Date

c2008

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 3

Language

English

Description

This biography details the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt, focusing on his presidency and actions during World War II, which impacted world history.

3) Nelson Mandela

Author

Magoon, Kekla

Series

Publisher

ABDO Pub. Co

Pub. Date

2008

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3

Language

English

Description

Profiles the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela, discussing his childhood, work as a freedom fighter, imprisonment, release from prison, political career, and more.

4) Stan Lee: comic book superhero

Author

Gitlin, Marty

Series

Publisher

ABDO Pub. Co

Pub. Date

2009

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

Description

Presents a biography of comic book writer, editor, and producer Stan Lee, covering his upbringing, creation of characters such as Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four, work with Marvel, and more.

5) Winston Churchill: British prime minister & statesman

Author

Series

Publisher

ABDO Pub. Co

Pub. Date

c2009

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3

Language

English

Description

This biography discusses the early upbringing, education, military training, and political life of Winston Churchill, covering his work as a journalist, participation in WWI as a soldier, and struggle against fascism as prime minister during WWII.

6) Hillary Rodham Clinton: historic leader

Author

Bodden, Valerie

Series

Publisher

ABDO

Pub. Date

c2010

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3

Language

English

Description

Traces the life and career of Hillary Rodham Clinton, the former first lady who went on to become a senator for the state of New York, a presidential candidate, and secretary of state.

7) Steven Spielberg: groundbreaking director

Author

Series

Publisher

ABDO Pub. Company

Pub. Date

2010

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 3

Language

English

Description

Introduction to the life and work of director Steven Spielberg, who has shaped the world, impacted humanity, and changed the course of history.

8) John D. Rockefeller: entrepreneur & philanthropist

Author

Hamen, Susan E

Series

Publisher

ABDO Pub. Company

Pub. Date

c2011

Language

English

Description

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of the philanthropist and industrialist who founded the Standard Oil Company.

9) Mahatma Gandhi: proponent of peace

Author

Series

Publisher

ABDO Pub. Co

Pub. Date

c2011

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

10) Karl Marx: philosopher & revolutionary

Author

Cates, David

Series

Publisher

ABDO Pub. Company

Pub. Date

2012

Language

English

Description

Asselin, Kristine Carlson

Examines the life and legacy of Karl Marx, describing his accomplishments as a german philosopher and a journalist, examining his views on communism, and discussing the impact of his theory of marxism on human history. includes a time line, a list of essential facts, and other resources.

11) Martin Luther King Jr: Civil Rights leader

Author

Series

Essential Lives

Publisher

Abdo Pub. Co

Pub. Date

2013

Language

English

Description