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Who Was Betty White?tells the story of a funny and kind actress who made people laugh for more than 70 years. The story begins with her childhood in Illinois and California, where she loved animals and dreamed of being on TV. As she grew up, Betty worked on radio shows and later became one of the first women on television. She starred in famous shows like The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Who Was Sally Ride?tells the story of the first American woman to go into space. It starts with her childhood in California, where she loved science, playing sports, and learning. As she grew up, she studied physics in college and later joined NASA to become an astronaut. In 1983, Sally made history by flying on the space shuttle Challenger. She became a role model for girls everywhere.
Who Was Claude Monet?tells the story of a famous French artist who helped start Impressionism. As a child, he loved to draw, even if it got him in trouble. He grew up, studied art, and painted in a new way using light and color. Some people didn’t like his style, and he had many struggles, but he kept going. Monet followed his dream, and today his paintings are loved all over the world.
Who Was Booker T. Washington tells the amazing story of a man who was born a slave, but grew up to be a strong and smart leader. When he was a boy, life was very hard, but he never gave up. He wanted to learn so badly that he walked miles just to go to school. He believed that getting a good education, working hard and being patient could help Black people have better lives. He started a school called Tuskegee Institute to help Black students learn important skills.
This book tells the story of Sitting Bull, a brave and smart leader of the Lakota Sioux people. The book starts with his childhood, showing how he learned to ride horses and hunt. He worked hard and became known for his courage and leadership. As he grew older, Sitting Bull stood up to protect his land and his people when the U.S. government tried to take it away. The book talks about big events like the Battle of Little Bighorn, where he and his warriors won a famous fight.
This book tells the fun story of Chuck Jones, the man who helped make famous cartoons like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. When Chuck was a kid, he loved to draw and make people laugh. He worked hard and became a top cartoon maker at Warner Bros., where he made lots of silly and smart cartoons. The book also talks about Chuck’s childhood and how he kept going even when things were hard. He never gave up on his dream of being an artist. His cartoons were not just funny, they were full of creativity and fun ideas that made people smile.
This book tells the story of Genghis Khan, a strong and powerful leader from long ago. He was born as Temujin in Mongolia in the 1100s. His early life was hard because his father died, and his family had to fight to survive. But, Temujin was brave and smart. He brought many Mongol tribes together and became their leader. The book shows how he led his army across Asia and Europe using good planning and discipline. He also made new rules, helped trade grow and supported learning. Even though he was a tough warrior, the book explains how his ideas and actions changed the world in big ways.
Who Was Jules Verne? tells the fun and exciting story of one of the first people to write science fiction. He was born in France in 1828 and loved books and exploring when he was a kid. His dad wanted him to be a lawyer, but Jules wanted to be a writer. He followed his dream and wrote cool stories like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Around the World in 80 Days.
Who Was Jacqueline Kennedy?tells the story of the First Lady of the United States and wife of President John F. Kennedy. It starts with her childhood, where she liked reading, writing, and riding horses. As she got older, Jackie worked as a writer and later married John F. Kennedy. When he became president, Jackie became known for her style, kindness, and work to bring art and history into the White House.
Who Is Gloria Steinem?shares the inspiring story of a writer and activist who became a big leader in the fight for women’s rights. It begins with her childhood, when she moved a lot and learned to be strong on her own. As she got older, Gloria started writing about the problems women faced and spoke up for equal rights. The book tells how she helped create Ms. Magazine, marched for equal pay, and worked hard so women could have the same chances as men.
