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1) The Beatles
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English
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Examines the cultural significance, influence, and legacy of the English pop group.
2) Walt Disney
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English
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Discusses the life of Walt Disney, including his early childhood, education, interests, the creation of Mickey Mouse, and the development of the Disney theme parks.
5) Chuck Yeager
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English
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Relates how the young pilot distinguished himself in World War II and subsequently became the first person to break the sonic barrier.
10) Anne Frank
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English
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Discusses the life of Anne Frank, focusing on the years she and her family spent in hiding and the impact of her story upon the world.
12) Jackie Robinson
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English
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Examines the life of the first black man to play in major league baseball.
13) Mark Twain
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English
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Discusses the life, works, and legacy of Mark Twain, the most successful author of his day.
14) Malcolm X
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English
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Describes the life of the controversial Black Muslim leader, emphasizing his philosopies, goals, and legacy.
15) Thomas Edison
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English
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Discusses the life and many accomplishments of the famed inventor Thomas Edison.
16) Thomas Jefferson
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English
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A biography of Thomas Jefferson from his youth to his presidency, his role as a diplomat, and his enduring legacy.
17) Cleopatra
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Cleopatra VII, a Greek woman who became Egypt s last pharaoh, was arguably the most famous woman of ancient times. Smart, resourceful, and bold, she sought world domination by allying herself with two of the three strongest Roman men of her day Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Her downfall came at the hands of the third most powerful Roman Octavian, who would later become Augustus, the first Roman emperor.
18) Albert Einstein
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English
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A biography of the scientist famous for his theory of relativity.
19) Ernest Hemingway
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English
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Discusses the life, work, and significance of the noted American writer, author of such works as "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "The Old Man and the Sea."
20) Jim Henson
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English
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Discusses the life of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, including his early life and influences, the development of the Muppets and their increasing success, his early death, and his legacy.
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