Essential lives
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1. Abraham Lincoln
2. Bill Gates
3. Franklin D. Roosevelt: 32nd U.S. President
4. Leonardo da Vinci
5. Lucretia Mott: abolitionist & women's rights leader
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This title examines the remarkable life of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his childhood, education, community organizer work, and law career. Obama's entry into politics is discussed in detail, including his rise from state senator to the first African-American president of the United States. Obama's family life and societal contributions are also covered. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features...
7. Fidel Castro: Cuban president & revolutionary
9. Adolf Hitler: German dictator
10. Che Guevara: political activist & revolutionary
13. Sonia Sotomayor: Supreme Court justice
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Examines the remarkable life of Queen Elizabeth I. Learn about the queen's family background, childhood, education, as well as the saga of her ascension to the throne and influential rule--from the trials she faced with international diplomacy, military campaigns, and religious conflict to the Golden Age she inspired through her support of the arts and global exploration.