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3) Napoleon
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Sent to a military school at nine, Napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks of the French Army. But a brilliant military career wasn't enough. Soon, he had seized control of France and then he embarked upon a plan to rule all of Europe.
4) Anne Frank
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Series
Language
English
Description
At the age of thirteen, Anne Frank went into hiding with her family to escape from the Nazis. For two years, she couldn't go outside or run or shout or laugh too loudly. Instead, she poured her thoughts and feelings into her diary, which is now famous all over the world. The story of her life begins when she was still a carefree girl like any other.
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
©2005
Language
English
Description
Marie Antoinette's enchanting Austrian childhood is no prepartion for palace politics in France. When her mother sends her to marry France's future king, she's plunged into a baffling world, far from home. With gossip running rife and revolution in the air, she'll need more than grace and dignity to survive.
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the famous English nurse and hospital reformist considered to be the founder of modern nursing. Born into a wealthy family, .Florence nightingale could have lived a life of leisure and luxury. Instead, she longed to be a nurse. In 1830, that was the last thing a rich girl could do but Florence was no ordinary girl. Usborne famous lives retell the stories of fascinating people, bringing them to life so vividly; it's as if you're...
11) Nelson
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Highlights the life of Admiral Horatio Nelson, who led the British navy to victory over Napoleon in the Battle of Trafalgar.
Author
Series
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Presents the background and achievements of the Italian seaman who discovered the New World. In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail across the Atlantic, on a voyage into the unknown. He was looking for a quicker route to the Indies. What he found was a whole new world. Usborne famous lives retell the stories of fascinating people, bringing them to life so vividly; it's as if you're there with them.
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