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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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Malcolm X Biography
A brief article about Malcolm X.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAfrican Americans -
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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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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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Oscar Wilde Biography
Read this biography to learn more about Oscar Wilde, the famous Irish writer who penned the play The Importance of Being…Subjects:PlaywrightsAuthorsJobs, Careers, and Occupations -
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Claude Monet - Biography
Read this biography to learn about the life of artist Claude Monet, founder of the Impressionism movement.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryArtists -
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Steve Jobs Biography
Read this biography to learn about Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple computers.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventionsBusiness -
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William Bradford Biography
A brief biography of William Bradford, writer of "Of Plymouth Plantation."Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Robert Burns Biography
Read this biography to learn about the life, poems, and songs of Robert Burns (1759–1796).Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryAuthors -
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Wayne Gretzky Biography
Find information about Wayne Gretzky and his hockey career in this biography.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAthletes -
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Mordecai Richler Biography
Find information about the career highlights of Mordecai Richler, a Canadian novelist and critic.Subjects:AuthorsCanadian HistoryLiterature -
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Guy Fawkes Biography
Learn about Guy Fawkes, a British conspirator in the 1605 "Gunpowder Plot" who was tried and convicted of treason. This…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryBritish HistoryGreat Britain -
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Lorne Greene Biography
Read about Lorne Greene, a famous Canadian actor who founded the Academy of Radio Arts.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of LifeActors and Actresses -
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Steve Fossett Biography
Learn about Steve Fossett, a famous aviator and business personality.Subjects:ScienceEngineeringAviation & Flight -
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Alanis Morissette Biography
Read about Alanis Morissette, a famous Canadian singer-songwriter and actress who has won many Juno awards and Grammys.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMusicians -
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Hattie McDaniel Biography
Learn about Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryActors and Actresses -
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Robert Bunsen Biography
Read about Robert Bunsen, the inventor and chemist who shares his name with the Bunsen burner.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventionsScientists -
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Joan of Arc Biography
Read this biography to learn about Joan of Arc, the French heroine who was canonized as a saint in 1920.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryEuropean HistoryReligion and Philosophy -
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Queen Victoria Biography
Celebrate Victoria Day with this article about Queen Victoria, England's longest-ruling monarch.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryBritish HistoryMonarchy -
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Jay Silverheels Biography
Read this biography to learn about Jay Silverheels, a famous actor and member of the Six Nations Indian Reserve.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of LifeNative Americans -
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Prince Charles Biography
Find biographical information about Charles Philip Arthur George, the Prince of Wales.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryBritish HistoryMonarchy -
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Jim Henson Biography
Read about Jim Henson, the creator of such Muppets as Kermit, Miss Piggy, Snuffleupagus, and more.Subjects:Toys and PuppetsVisual ArtsArt, Music and Drama
