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Who Was Booker T. Washington? by James Buckley

Who Was Booker T. Washington?

By James Buckley
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 17, 2025

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.

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AP Human Geography Premium Prep by The Princeton Review

AP Human Geography Premium Prep

By The Princeton Review
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
May 17, 2025

AP Human Geography Premium Prep is a book used to prepare students taking AP human geography for the AP test in May. It covers all topics required by the College Board from the textbook, by unit. In addition, there are brief multiple-choice practice questions after each chapter to help a student review. It contains multiple full practice tests as well as more online tests that you can print out and use. 

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Who Was Sitting Bull? by Stephanie Spinner

Who Was Sitting Bull?

By Stephanie Spinner
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 15, 2025

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.

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Who Was Chuck Jones? by Jim Gigliotti

Who Was Chuck Jones?

By Jim Gigliotti
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 15, 2025

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.

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Who is Genghis Khan? by Nico Medina

Who Was Genghis Khan?

By Nico Medina
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 15, 2025

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.

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Who Was Jules Verne? book cover

Who Was Jules Verne?

By James Buckley Jr.
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 12, 2025

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.

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Who Was Jacqueline Kennedy? book cover

Who Was Jacqueline Kennedy?

By Bonnie Bader
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 12, 2025

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.

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Who Is Gloria Steinem? book cover

Who Is Gloria Steinem?

By Sarah Fabiny
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 12, 2025

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.

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Who Was Pete Seeger? book cover

Who Was Pete Seeger?

By Noel MacCarry
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 12, 2025

Who Was Pete Seeger? tells the story of a well-known folk singer who used music to speak out for fairness and peace. He was born in 1919 and grew up with music all around him. Pete learned that songs could bring people together. The book talks about his life from when he was a kid to when he became a famous singer who sang about equal rights, helping workers, and stopping war.

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Who Was Andy Warhol? book cover

Who Was Andy Warhol?

By Kirsten Anderson
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 12, 2025

Who Was Andy Warhol? is about a well-known artist who made pop art. He was born in Pittsburgh and liked to draw when he was a kid. Even though he was often sick and very shy, he used his imagination and art to show how he felt. The book shows how Andy became famous by turning normal things, like soup cans and pictures of stars, into bright and fun art. It also talks about his life in New York, how different he was from others, and how he helped people see art in a new way.

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