DK life stories
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1) Ada Lovelace
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DK Publishing
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2019.
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"In 1833, Ada Lovelace met mathematician Charles Babbage, inventor of calculating machines. She went on to devise a way of inputting data into Babbage's Analytical Machine, and in doing so became the first ever computer programmer. ...Learn all about Ada Lovelace's fascinating life, including her famous father (celebrated poet Lord Byron), her talent for languages and mathematics, and her predictions for how computers could change our lives."--Amazon.com...
4) Anne Frank
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Insightful and a testament to a child with wisdom beyond her circumstances, Anne Frank's life story and diary continue to inspire children everywhere. Learn about her life in this children's history book before she went into hiding and during her time in "The Annex." Inside this colorful, illustrated biography, you'll find: -- Anne Frank's story chapter by chapter as the author unveils not just the facts, but also what Anne was thinking and feeling...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
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"Born into slavery in c.1820, Harriet Tubman would later run away and help scores of other African American slaves escape to freedom in the North using the 'Underground Railroad.' A nurse, scout, and advisor during the American Civil War, Harriet co-led the Combahee River Raid, in which 700 slaves were liberated. After the war, Harriet became involved in women's suffrage, or the right to vote, and opened a retirement home for sick and elderly African...
7) Helen Keller
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
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Discover the inspiring story of Helen Keller, whose activism changed the world for blind and deaf people, and many others.
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
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Amelia Earhart is one of the world's most famous aviators in the history of flight and a role model for women everywhere. Follow the story of this trailblazing pilot - from her childhood adventures in Kansas, USA, to her around-the-world-flight in 1937, which ended in her mysterious disappearance over the Pacific Ocean.
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DK Publishing
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Discover the inspiring story of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, in this fascinating kids' biography. This compelling book looks at Elizabeth's life, both as a public and private figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in the women's army during World War II, her coronation and her life as Queen both at home and in the public eye. Learn how Elizabeth has worked alongside 13 British prime...
