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Blue, Rose
Most widely held works by
Rose Blue
Colin Powell : straight to the top by Rose Blue (
Book
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7
editions published
between
1991
and
2002
in
English
and held by
990
libraries
worldwide
Describes the life and career of the first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Christa McAuliffe, teacher in space by Corinne J Naden (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
1991
in
English
and held by
679
libraries
worldwide
The first private American citizen chosen to go on a space flight, Christa McAuliffe, lost her life when the Challenger exploded just after liftoff. Describes her special interest in the space program
People of peace by Rose Blue (
file
)
3
editions published
in
1994
in
English
and held by
650
libraries
worldwide
Eleven people who have worked to promote peace, within their countries or internationally, are profiled. Subjects include India's Mohandas Gandhi, South Africa's Desmond Tutu, America's Jane Addams and Jimmy Carter, and other historical and contemporary leaders
Barbara Jordan by Rose Blue (
Book
)
5
editions published
between
1990
and
1996
in
English
and held by
645
libraries
worldwide
Examines the life and career of the Black woman from Texas who became a prominent political figure
Whoopi Goldberg : entertainer by Rose Blue (
Book
)
4
editions published
between
1994
and
2000
in
English
and held by
508
libraries
worldwide
A biography of one of the nation's most successful performers in film, television, and theater
John Muir, saving the wilderness by Corinne J Naden (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1992
in
English
and held by
493
libraries
worldwide
A biography of John Muir, early proponent of wilderness preservation and founder of the Sierra Club. Intended to foster a sense of individual responsibility for taking care of the planet, these biographies focus on the lives of important naturalists and figures in the environmental conservation movement
The White House kids by Rose Blue (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
1995
in
English
and held by
472
libraries
worldwide
This book shows the lives of the children growing up in the White House, and the things they had in common, but also the differences
Judith Resnik, Challenger astronaut by Joanne E Bernstein (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1990
in
English
and held by
403
libraries
worldwide
A biography of the astronaut; a woman, a doctor of electrical engineering, and a Jew; who was killed in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger
Jonas Salk : polio pioneer by Corinne J Naden (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2001
in
English
and held by
384
libraries
worldwide
Highlights the life of Jonas Salk and his discovery of the vaccine for polio that was named after him
Halle Berry by Corinne J Naden (
Book
)
4
editions published
between
2001
and
2003
in
English
and held by
377
libraries
worldwide
A biography of the actress who won a Golden Globe Award in 2000 for her leading role in the television movie "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge."
Madeleine Albright : U.S. Secretary of State by Rose Blue (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
1999
in
English
and held by
365
libraries
worldwide
Focuses on the career of the former United States ambassador to the United Nations who became the first woman to serve as Secretary of State
Diane Sawyer : super newswoman by Rose Blue (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
1990
in
English
and held by
349
libraries
worldwide
A biography of the television journalist who joined the staff of "60 Minutes" as that show's first female correspondent
Mae Jemison : out of this world by Corinne J Naden (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
345
libraries
worldwide
Chronicles the life of Mae Jemison, an astronaut who became the first African American woman in space
Benjamin Banneker : mathematician and stargazer by Rose Blue (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
2000
and
2001
in
English
and held by
344
libraries
worldwide
Highlights the achievements of this self-taught, gentle farmer of Maryland who is remembered as America's first major African American scientist
Jerry Rice by Corinne J Naden (
Book
)
2
editions published
between
1994
and
1995
in
English
and held by
342
libraries
worldwide
A revealing look at this San Francisco 49er's extraordinary career
Barbara Bush, first lady by Rose Blue (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
1991
in
English
and held by
336
libraries
worldwide
A biography of the "down to earth" First Lady, describing her childhood, marriage, family life, campaign work, and volunteer work as a literacy advocate and as chairperson of the Leukemia Society of America
Chris Rock by Rose Blue (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1999
and
2000
in
English
and held by
326
libraries
worldwide
A biography of the popular comedian, known for his stand-up routines and for his role on the late-night television program, "Saturday Night Live."
Harriet Tubman : riding the freedom train by Rose Blue (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
295
libraries
worldwide
A biography of the African American woman who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape north to freedom through the Underground Railroad
Belle Starr and the Wild West by Corinne J Naden (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2000
in
English
and held by
277
libraries
worldwide
A biography of the legendary outlaw known as the Bandit Queen. Sidebars describe the history, daily life, and people of the Wild West
Dian Fossey : at home with the giant gorillas by Corinne J Naden (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
255
libraries
worldwide
Profiles the life of the scientist who studied mountain gorillas in central Africa and worked to ensure their survival
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Accidents African American comedians African American generals African American motion picture actors and actresses African American scientists African American women astronauts African American women legislators Albright, Madeleine Korbel Ambassadors Astronauts Astronomers Banneker, Benjamin, Berry, Halle Bush, Barbara, Bush, George, Cabinet officers Challenger (Spacecraft) Children of presidents Comedians Conservationists Employees Football players Generals Goldberg, Whoopi, Jemison, Mae, Jordan, Barbara, Legislators McAuliffe, Christa, Motion picture actors and actresses Muir, John, Naturalists New Hampshire Pacifists Peace Poliomyelitis vaccine Powell, Colin L Resnik, Judith, Rice, Jerry Salk, Jonas, San Francisco 49ers (Football team) Sawyer, Diane, Teachers Television journalists Television personalities United Nations United States United States.--Army United States.--Congress.--House Virologists Women cabinet officers
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