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  | | Who Was Jesus? by Ellen Morgan, Stephen Marchesi, Nancy Harrison, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48320-7, ISBN: 0-448-48320-3 " This fascinating addition to the best-selling Who Was...? series does not settle questions of theology. Instead, it presents young readers with a biography that covers what is known historically about Jesus and places in his life in the context of his world when Jerusalem was part of the Roman Empire. In an even-handed and easy-to-read narrative, this title—illustrated with eighty black-and-white drawings—also explains the early origi ..." |
 | | Who Was M Teresa? by Jim Gigliotti, Nancy Harrison, Who Hq, David Groff, Tomie Depaola, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48299-6, ISBN: 0-448-48299-1 "Born a humble girl in what is now Albania, Agnes Bojaxhiu lived a charitable life. She pledged herself to a religious order at the age of 18 and chose the name Sister Teresa, after the patron saint of missionaries. While teaching in India, where famine and violence had devastated the poor, Teresa shed her habit and walked the streets of Calcutta tending to the needs of the destitute. Her charity work soon expanded internationally, and h ..." |
 | | Who Was Steve Irwin? by Dina Anastasio, Jim Eldridge, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48838-7, ISBN: 0-448-48838-8 "Who Was Steve IrwinBy popular demand, the 100th Who Was...? subject is Steve Irwin! Steve Irwin did not have a typical childhood. Born in Melbourne, Australia, on February 22, 1962, he was raised on the wildlife park his parents owned. He cared for the animals and especially loved reptiles--he got a python for his sixth birthday! At nine years old, Steve was already helping his father wrestle small crocodiles. He became a crocodile trap ..." |
 | | Who Was Julia Child? by Geoff Edgers, Carlene Hempel, Dede Putra, Nancy Harrison, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48297-2, ISBN: 0-448-48297-5 "Who Was Julia ChildBorn in California in 1912, Julia Child enlisted in the Army and met her future husband, Paul, during World War II. She discovered her love of French food while stationed in Paris and enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu cooking school after her service. Child knew that Americans would love French food as much as she did, so she wrote"Mastering the Art of French Cooking" in 1961. The book was a success and the public wanted mor ..." |
 | | Who Was Jesse Owens? by James Buckley Jr., Gregory Copeland, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Nancy Harrison, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48307-8, ISBN: 0-448-48307-6 "At the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics, track and field star Jesse Owens ran himself straight into international glory by winning four gold medals. But the life of Jesse Owens is much more than a sports story. Born in rural Alabama under the oppressive Jim Crow laws, Owens's family suffered many hardships. As a boy he worked several jobs like delivering groceries and working in a shoe repair shop to make ends meet. But Owens defied the odds ..." |
 | | Who Was Blackbeard? by James Buckley Jr., Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Nancy Harrison, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48308-5, ISBN: 0-448-48308-4 "Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne's War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go "a-pirating." Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and dow ..." |
 | | Who Was Seabiscuit? by James Buckley Jr., Gregory Copeland, Who Hq, Paula K. Manzanero, Tomie Depaola, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48309-2, ISBN: 0-448-48309-2 "In the middle of the worst depression in U.S. history, one young racehorse lifted a nation's spirits. Seabiscuit was born in 1933 on a farm in Kentucky. Though bred for racing, he was weak and undersized. He slept too long and ate too much. Against the odds, he began to win local races. He was given a new coach who trained him to race in larger circuits. Soon enough, this scrappy horse began beating the best racehorses in the country. H ..." |
 | | Who Was Marie Antoinette? by Dana Meachen Rau, John O'brien, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48310-8, ISBN: 0-448-48310-6 "From the palaces of Austria to the mirrored halls of Versailles, Marie Antoinette led a charmed life. She was born into royalty in 1755 and married the future king of France at age 15. By 21 she ascended to the throne and enjoyed a lavish lifestyle of masquerade balls, sky-high wigs, and extravagant food. But her taste for excess ruffled many feathers. The poor people of France blamed Marie Antoinette for their poverty. Her spending hel ..." |
 | | Who Was Sojourner Truth? by Yona Zeldis Mcdonough, Jim Eldridge, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48678-9, ISBN: 0-448-48678-4 "Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, Sojourner Truth was mistreated by a streetcar conductor. She took him to court--and won! Before she was Sojourner Truth, she was known simply as Belle. Born a slave in New York sometime around 1797, she was later sold and separated from her family. Even after she escaped from slavery, she knew her work was not yet done. She changed her name and traveled, inspiring every ..." |
 | | Who Was Frank Lloyd Wright? by Ellen Labrecque, Gregory Copeland, Nancy Harrison, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Ted Hammond, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48313-9, ISBN: 0-448-48313-0 "Born in Wisconsin in 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright became obsessed with a set of building blocks his mother had given to him on his ninth birthday. He grew up to become the father of organic architecture and the greatest American architect of all time, having designed more than 1,100 buildings during his lifetime. These included private homes – such as the stunning Fallingwater, churches, temples, a hotel, and the world-famous Guggenheim Mu ..." |
 | | Who Is Jeff Kinney? (Who Was?) by Patrick Kinney, John Hinderliter, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48677-2, ISBN: 0-448-48677-6 "Even as a kid, everyone thought Jeff Kinney was talented. People loved his drawings, and when he went to college, his comic strip Igdoof was so popular that it spread to other universities! Still, Jeff faced challenges. His cartoons were rejected by syndicates that claimed his art was unprofessional. Then, an idea struck: Jeff would write a journal from the perspective of a child, illustrated with doodles just like a kid might do. And s ..." |
 | | Who Is Wayne Gretzky? (Who Was...?) by Gail Herman, Ted Hammond, Nancy Harrison, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48321-4, ISBN: 0-448-48321-1 "After breaking or tying more than sixty records in hockey, it's no wonder that Wayne Gretzky is known as "The Great One." Born in Brantford, Ontario, on January 26, 1961, in a nation obsessed with the sport, he threw himself into the game practically from the time he first laced up a pair of skates. When he retired from the NHL in 1999, he had led several teams to Stanley Cup victories, competed in the Olympics, and changed the way hock ..." |
 | | Who Were the Brs Grimm? (Who Was?) by Avery Reed, John O'brien, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Nancy Harrison, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48314-6, ISBN: 0-448-48314-9 "Known as the keepers of modern-day fairy tales, The Brothers Grimm are as legendary as their stories. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were born in 1780s Germany and were inseparable throughout their childhood. While pursuing their law degrees, the two became fascinated with folktales and folk songs. Together, they researched and published centuries of folklore in their famous early nineteenth-century compilation, Children’s and Household Tales. ..." |
 | | Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe? by Dana Meachen Rau, Gregory Copeland, Nancy Harrison, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48301-6, ISBN: 0-448-48301-7 "Born in Connecticut in 1811, Harriet Beecher Stowe was an abolitionist, author, and playwright. Slavery was a major industry in the American South, and Stowe worked with the Underground Railroad to help escaped slaves head north towards freedom. The publication of her book, "Uncle Tom s Cabin, "a scathing anti-slavery novel, fanned the flames that started the Civil War. The book s emotional portrayal of the impact of slavery captured th ..." |
 | | Who Is Richard Branson? (Who Was...?) by Michael Burgan, Ted Hammond, Who Hq, Nancy Harrison, Tomie Depaola, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48315-3, ISBN: 0-448-48315-7 " What would you do with a billion dollars? This question gets a definitive answer from billionaire Richard Branson: do everything! Born into a wealthy family in London, Branson suffered from dyslexia and was a poor student. Still, his knack for business started early with a successful parakeet-breeding enterprise at age 11.The charismatic entrepreneur launched his first major business, Virgin Records, at age 22 and spent the next few d ..." |
 | | Who Is Derek Jeter? (Who Was...?) by Gail Herman, Andrew Thomson, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Grosset & Dunlap ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48697-0, ISBN: 0-448-48697-0 "When Derek Jeter was eight years old, he announced that he was going to play baseball for the New York Yankees. Jeter earned the attention of major league scouts in high school and was drafted to the New York Yankees in 1992. Named Rookie of the Year, he helped the Yankees win the World Series five times, and became team captain in 2003. With his good looks, easygoing personality, and sense of humor, Derek has always been a fan favorite ..." |
 | | Who Was Michael Jackson? by Megan Stine, Who Hq, Tomie Depaola, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48410-5, ISBN: 0-448-48410-2 "Born in Gary, Indiana, on August 29, 1958, Michael Jackson was definitely not a regular kid. A superstar with The Jackson 5 before he was eight years old, he became the King of Pop as a solo artist. Michael was a creative - yet deeply troubled - genius who always remained devoted to his art right up until his death is 2009 before a much anticipated tour. He had a pitch-perfect voice and footwork that his idol Fred Astaire admired. Who w ..." |
 | | Who Was Gandhi? by Dana Meachen Rau, Jerry Hoare, Nancy Harrison, Who Hq Rau, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2014 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48235-4, ISBN: 0-448-48235-5 "Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in 1869 in British-occupied India. Though he studied law in London and spent his early adulthood in South Africa, he remained devoted to his homeland and spent the later part of his life working to make India an independent nation. Calling for non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights around the world. Gandhi is recognized internationally ..." |
 | | Who Was Henry VIII? by Ellen Labrecque, Jake Murray, Who Hq, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2018 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-448-48854-7, ISBN: 0-448-48854-X "Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Travel to the age of the Renaissance and learn why Henry VIII is one of the most famous kings in English history.Mainly remembered for his six marriages and his self-appointment as the "Supreme Head of the Church of England," Henry VIII was also attractive, educated, and athletic. When Henry Tudor ascended to the English thrown at the age of 17, his reign looked promising. But by the time of his death in 1547, King Hen ..." |
 | | Who Was King Tut? by Roberta Edwards, True Kelley, Who Hq, Who Was Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2006 by Penguin Workshop Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-448-44360-7, ISBN: 0-448-44360-0 "在线阅读本书Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. Now, a two-and-a-half-year-long museum exhibit of Tuts treasures is touring major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . ? is complete with 100 black-andwhite illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the stor ..." |
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