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|  | Herbert Hoover by Michael Teitlebaum
Description not available.Introduces readers to Herbert Hoover and his presidency, outlining his childhood, world travels, induction into office, and life after his term. AUTHOR: Michael Teitlebaum
PUBLISHER: Compass Point Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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 | Under the Eye of the Clock by Christopher Nolan, Colm Hefferon
The author of this memoir, paralyzed and mute since birth, had to strap a stick to his head to peck at a computer keyboard in order to write it. Published when the author was a young man, it recalls the childhood of someone forced to live by a different set of rules than the rest of the world. This book won the Whitbread Prize in England when it was originally published there. AUTHOR: Christopher Nolan, Colm Hefferon
PUBLISHER: Arcade Publishing, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Flight by Mike Wimmer, Robert Burleigh
Description not available.Offers the historic and dramatic story of Charles Lindbergh and his flight across the ocean, the first solo Atlantic crossing ever, which brought him from the United States to Paris with only two compasses and the stars as his guides. Reprint. H. K. AB. PW. AUTHOR: Mike Wimmer, Robert Burleigh
PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Jazz by Julius Lester, Lisa Cohen
Profiles of ten important blues singers including B.B. King, Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters, and Billie Holiday. Color illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Julius Lester, Lisa Cohen
PUBLISHER: Hyperion Books for Children
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Sam Walton, Made in America by John Huey, Sam Walton
In this title, the author tells his extraordinary story in inimitable words, sharing a revealing perspective on the elements of his success. Peppered with his philosophy of life and practical business advice, he discusses competition, partnership, money, celebrity, and family. AUTHOR: John Huey, Sam Walton
PUBLISHER: Bantam Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Will Rogers by Frank Keating, Mike Wimmer
A picture book biography of the entertainer and social commentator known for his cowboy wisdom and witty remarks. Illustrated with oil paintings. AUTHOR: Frank Keating, Mike Wimmer
PUBLISHER: Harcourt Children's Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies
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