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Types of Reference Books
Descriptions of each type of reference book.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureLiterature -
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Malcolm X Biography
A brief article about Malcolm X.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAfrican Americans -
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Salman Rushdie Biography
Read about the life and work of Salman Rushdie, an Indian-born English novelist and critic, in this biography.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Sojourner Truth - Biography
An article about abolitionist Sojourner Truth.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Tony Blair Biography
Read about the life and political career of British Prime Minister Tony Blair in this biography.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryPolitical FiguresUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -
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Harriet Tubman Biography
An article about Harriet Tubman.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySlavery in United States -
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Winston Churchill Biography
Winston Churchill was the prime minister of Britain during World War II. Read this biography to learn more about this…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld War II (1939-1945)Political Figures -
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Margaret Thatcher Biography
Read about the life and political career of Margaret Thatcher, the United Kingdom's first woman Prime Minister. Use this…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryPolitical FiguresUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -
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Hirohito Biography
Hirohito, also known as Tenno Showa, was the emperor of Japan for most of the 20th century. Read this biography to learn…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryRulers (Persons)Japan -
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Michelangelo Biography
Michelangelo Buonarroti died February 18, 1564. Read this biography to learn more about this famous Italian sculpture,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryArtists -
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Rasputin Biography
Rasputin was a twentieth century political figure in the court of Czar Nicholas II of Russia. Read this biography to…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryPolitical FiguresRussia -
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Elizabeth I Biography
Read about Elizabeth I–"The Virgin Queen" of England–who reigned from 1558-1603.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryBritish HistoryMonarchy -
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Sir Robert Peel Biography
Sir Robert Peel is considered the "father of modern policing"; he was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryPolitical Figures -
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Black Biographies
Develop research and composition skills with this Black Biographies activity for Black History Month (February) or…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Pope Benedict XVI Biography
Read about the life of Pope Benedict XVI, who succeeded John Paul II as pope in 2005.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyChristianity -
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Sir John A. Macdonald Biography
Find biographical information about Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first Prime Minister.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCanadian HistoryPolitical Figures -
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Bugs Bunny Biography
Read about the creation and appearances of Bugs Bunny, one of the great cartoon characters of the 20Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryFilm and Video (Cinematography) -
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Donald Trump Biography
Both loved and hated for his brash statements on all topics, Donald Trump cemented his place in the American social and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryPolitical FiguresU.S. Elections -
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Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) Biography
Read this biography to learn about the life, career, and humanitarian work of Yusuf Islam, also known as the 1970s…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryVolunteer Work and CharitiesMusicians -
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Joseph Stalin Biography
Read about the ambition of Joseph Stalin, leader of the U.S.S.R. from 1928 to 1953, in this biography.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistory of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) -
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Celine Dion Biography
Read this biography to learn about the life and career of Canadian singer Celine Dion.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMusicians -
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Elizabeth Blackwell Biography
Read this biography to learn about the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryWomen's Rights -
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Wallis Simpson Biography
Read this biography of Wallis Simpson–Duchess of Windsor– to learn more about King Edward VIII and Britain's…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryBritish HistoryRoyalty -
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Mick Jagger Biography
Read about Sir Mick Jagger, the rock musician who was knighted in 2002.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMusicians