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1	Barack Obama: Our 44th President more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist President Barack Obama's early involvement with politics was inspired by his mother's interest in the controversial social issues of her times -- a passion that she passed on to her son. As the first African American editor of the "Harvard Law Review, " the first African American presidential nominee of a major political party, and eventually the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.64! \| SVS
2	Adara more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist "The soldier heaved me over his shoulder as if I were a spring lamb. "I am not Israelite!" I screamed. Adara has always longed to do the things that well-brought-up girls ofher time are not supposed to do. She wants to learn toread and write like men. And she wants the freedom totravel like men outside the boundaries of her sheltered life. One ... see all copies from $4.08! new only from $4.14! \| SVS
3	President George W. Bush: Our Forty-Third President more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist This biography of the nation's 43rd president, elected in November, 2000, includes important details of his political career, as well as information about his early years and the influences of his childhood. Written with middle graders in mind, this book provides and illuminating first glimpse at the person now in the White House. B&W photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Salome more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Famous for her seductive Dance of the Seven Veils, which led to the death of John the Baptist, Salome now tells the story in her own words in this novel, and explains how she walked into a trap that changed the course of history. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.55! \| first editions \| SVS
5	More Fifth Grade Magic more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Wishing she could be more assertive with her domineering mother, fifth grader and professional model Amy Sacher finds a magic calendar that can change her life. Sequel to "Fifth Grade Magic." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.17! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Malcolm X: A Revolutionary Voice more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Enduring such terrifying experiences as having his family home firebombed by white supremacists as a child, along with years of daily racist insults and barriers, shaped the life of Malcolm X - transforming him into one of the most articulate and rousing black nationalist leaders of all time. Beatrice Gormley, a prolific author of biographies for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.94! \| SVS
7	First Ladies: The Women Who Called the White House Home more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Who were the First Ladies? They were the athletic and no-nonsense, like Bess Truman; sophisticated society beauties, like Jacqueline Kennedy; and independent thinkers, like Eleanor Roosevelt. Large size and dramatic photos make this women's history book a wonderful read. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Travelers Through Time #01: Back to the Titanic more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist First book of a trilogy full of action, adventure, science and discovery. Matt, Emily and Jonathan use a time machine to return to the Titanic determined to prevent its sinking. Can they save the great ship, and more importantly, can they get back to the present time? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.94! \| SVS
9	C. S. Lewis: The Man Behind Narnia more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Step through the other side of the wardrobe and meet the creator of "The Chronicles of Narnia." This reformatted photo biography, with a number of new photos, tells the story of C.S. Lewis's life and work. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.42!
10	Louisa May Alcott more books like this by Beatrice Gormley, Meryl Henderson (Illustrator), Beatrice Gormlry add to wishlist Traces the life of the author of the well-loved stories of the March sisters, "Little Women" and its sequels. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.22! \| SVS
11	Travelers Through Time #02: Back to Paul Revere! more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Matt, Emily, and Matt's best friend return to the early days of the American Revolution--and Paul Revere's famous ride, on which Matt tags along to give young readers a whole new appreciation of the historic ride and the Battle of Concord. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.47! \| first editions \| SVS
12	Fifth Grade Magic more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Disappointed when she doesn't get the lead in her class play, a fifth-grader named Gretchen manages to conjure up a fairy godmother. Unfortunately, Gretchen's fairy godmother, while very well intentioned, isn't very good at magic. Illustrated with b&w drawings. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Mail order wings more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Nine-year-old Andrea orders wings through the mail with a guarantee to fly. Incredibly, they work, but there is a frightening side effect. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.95! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Laura Bush: America's First Lady more books like this by B Gormley add to wishlist Written especially for middle-grade ages, this penetrating biography of Laura Bush focuses on her dedication to the education of the nation's children as well as her years as a teacher and librarian, her family life and, her work as an advocate for women and children. Photos with full-color insert. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| SVS
15 view cover	Maria Mitchell: The Soul of an Astonomer more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist In the mid-1800s, women were often thought to be unworthy of higher education. But Maria Mitchell rose above the prejudices of her day to become America's first professional woman astronomer. Photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.37! \| SVS
16 view cover	Marie Curie: Young Scientist more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Marie Curie was a world-renowned scientist who made many importantdiscoveries, as well as a great teacher and a mother, but heraccomplishments didn't come easily. Born Maria Sklodovska in 1867, Marie grew up in Russia-occupied Polandwhere schools were not allowed to teach Polish history or language, andlab experiments were forbidden in science ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.09! \| SVS
17	Richard and the Vratch: Beatrice Gormely more books like this by Beatrice Gormley, Emily Arnold McCully (Photographer) add to wishlist Richard's artistic ability helps him foil the scheme of an unscrupulous scientist, who seeks to capture the small dinosaurs hiding in the hills behind Richard's house. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
18 view cover	Julius Caesar: Young Statesman more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Julius Caesar was born in Rome in the year 100 b.c. to a well-known family that supposedly traced its ancestry to the Greek goddess Venus. Although Caesar grew up to be one of the world's most famous military and political leaders, he was raised in the Subura, a lower-class neighborhood of Rome. As a young man, Caesar was known for both his ... see all copies from $2.26! new only from $3.57!
19 view cover	Diana, Princess of Wales: Young Royalty more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Diana, the beloved "People's Princess" in England, is the subject of this biography that charts her extraordinary life, from her childhood and her "fairy-tale wedding" to Prince Charles to her charity work through to her tragic death in 1997. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.22!
20 view cover	C.S. Lewis: Christian and Storyteller more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Meet the creator of the Chronicles of Narnia, the man who made this fantasy series a favorite for generations. Readers of all ages will enjoy stories of Lewis's boyhood in Ireland and the imaginary world he and his brother created. They will also gain an understanding of Lewis's quest for joy, his personal struggles, and the ways his stories ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
21	Best Friend Insurance more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Just when Maureen feels she has been demoted to second-best status by her former best friend Tracey, a rather unusual insurance agent turns up, guaranteeing replacement of lost friends within twenty-four hours. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
22	Paul's Volcano more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist The members of the Vulcan club offer sacrifices to their model volcano until the evil spirit of the volcano comes to life. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
23 view cover	Althea Gibson: Young Tennis Player more books like this by Beatrice Gormley, Meryl Henderson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Althea Gibson (1927-2003) was the first black tennis player ever to compete in the U.S. Open and at Wimbledon in England. This biography focuses on Gibson's spirited childhood and highlights the traits that later made her a champion. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.48! \| SVS
24	The Ghastly Glasses more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Fifth-grader Andrea discovers that her new eyeglasses give her the power to change other people's personalities. Andrea tries to use her new ability to make life better for her friends and family, but all of her "helpful experiments" end up with disastrous results. Illustrated with b&w drawings. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
25 view cover	Maria Mitchell: The Soul of an Astronomer more books like this by Beatrice Gormley add to wishlist Maria Mitchell gained international acclaim through her discovery of a comet, and was the first woman to be elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. She became professor of astronomy at Vassar College. All her life she continued to ponder the presence of God in creation and the problem of evil in the world. 30 b&w photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.74! \| first editions \| SVS

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