Ann Gaines
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Follows the life of Andrew Jackson from his childhood in South Carolina through his two terms as the seventh president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Jackson, and other reference materials.
3) Eli Whitney
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A biography of Eli Whitney, the inventor of the cotten gin and machines that mass produced gun parts.
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Follows the life of William Henry Harrison from his childhood in Virginia through his brief term as the ninth president of the United States, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Harrison, and other reference materials.
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Follows the life of James Monroe from his childhood in Virginia through his two terms as the fifth president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Monroe, and other reference materials.
6) Mississippi
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Examines the state of Mississippi, including its plant and animal life, history, government, resources, and culture. Includes activities, a recipe, a calendar of events, and state facts. Features color photographs and fact boxes throughout.
8) Hedy Lamarr
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A biography of the actress whose weapons communication system was used by the Navy in 1962 and is used today in the Internet and for satellite transmissions.