History Makers: Past and Present
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
by Joy Gregory
Part of the History Makers: Past and Present series
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an associate justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. She was only the
second woman appointed to the court. Ruth was also the first Jewish woman to take on the role. Find out more in Ruth Bader Ginsburg, one of the titles in History Makers: Past and Present. This series profiles significant history makers throughout time. Each book explores the life of a well-known individual and provides an overview of that person's life and achievements
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Queen Elizabeth II
by Joy Gregory
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Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She served her people for 70 years. The Queen also traveled more than any other monarch in history, visiting at least 115 different countries. Find out more in Queen Elizabeth II, one of the titles in the History Makers: Past and Present series.
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Anne Frank
by Pamela McDowell
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Anne Frank was a young Jewish girl who lived in the Netherlands during World War II. At that time, Nazis were killing thousands of Jewish people every day. Anne's family hid from the Nazis for more than two years. During that time, Anne wrote a diary about her experiences. Find out more in Anne Frank, one of the titles in History Makers: Past and Present. This series profiles significant history makers throughout time. Each book explores the life of a well-known individual and provides an overview of that person's life and achievements.
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Gandhi
by Lauren Diemer
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Mohandas Gandhi was a civil rights activist. Among his many achievements, he helped India gain independence from Great Britain. In India, Gandhi is remembered as the "Father of the Nation." Find out more in Gandhi, one of the titles in History Makers: Past and Present. This series profiles significant history makers throughout time. Each book explores the life of a well-known individual and provides an overview of that person's life and achievements.
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Thomas Edison
by Anita Yasuda
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Thomas Edison was a famous inventor. He created a variety of machines and tools that helped improve people's lives. These include the phonograph, a movie projector called a kinetoscope, and the incandescent light bulb. Find out more in Thomas Edison, one of the titles in History Makers: Past and Present. This series profiles significant history makers throughout time. Each book explores the life of a well-known individual and provides an overview of that person's life and achievements.
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Steve Jobs
by Steve Goldsworthy
Part of the History Makers: Past and Present series
Steve Jobs was the co-founder and chief executive officer of one of the most successful companies of all time, Apple Inc. Apple is responsible for the development of the computer known as the Macintosh, or Mac. The company also created the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Find out more in Steve Jobs, one of the titles in History Makers: Past and Present. This series profiles significant history makers throughout time. Each book explores the life of a well-known individual and provides an overview of that person's life and achievements.
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Nelson Mandela
by Simon Rose
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Nelson Mandela became the first Black president of South Africa on May 20, 1994, after spending almost 27 years in prison for his political activism. In the 1960s, Mandela had been a leading member of the African National Congress, a group that fought against apartheid in South Africa. Find out more in Nelson Mandela, one of the titles in History Makers: Past and Present. This series profiles significant history makers throughout time. Each book explores the life of a well-known individual and provides an overview of that person's life and achievements.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
by Joy Gregory
Part of the History Makers: Past and Present series
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been the president of Ukraine since 2019. He rose to world prominence in 2022, when Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. Volodymyr's courage and determination to save his country have won him respect across the globe. Find out more in Volodymyr Zelenskyy, one of the titles in the History Makers: Past and Present.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
by Erinn Banting
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In 2018, at the age of 29, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. Alexandria has faced many obstacles as a politician. She is young, belongs to a visible minority, and comes from a working-class background. Find out more in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the titles in History Makers: Past and Present. This series profiles significant history makers throughout time. Each book explores the life of a well-known individual and provides an overview of that person's life and achievements.
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Rosa Parks
by Ruth Daly
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Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist. In the 1950s, she helped end racial segregation in the United States. Rosa took a stand for the rights of all African Americans. She set an example of peaceful protest. Find out more in Rosa Parks, one of the titles in History Makers: Past and Present. This series profiles significant history makers throughout time. Each book explores the life of a well-known individual and provides an overview of that person's life and achievements.
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Kamala Harris
by Erinn Banting
Part of the History Makers: Past and Present series
Kamala Harris changed history when she was sworn in as the 49th vice president of the United States. She became the first woman to serve as vice president. She also became the first African American and the first South Asian American vice president in the history of the country. Find out more in Kamala Harris, one of the titles in History Makers: Past and Present. This series profiles significant history makers throughout time. Each book explores the life of a well-known individual and provides an overview of that person's life and achievements.
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