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Eleanor Roosevelt

by Kem Knapp Sawyer · 2006

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DK's Biography series for young readers features one of the best-known and most inspiring women of the 20th century Eleanor Roosevelt. A biography of the First Lady who, despite her shyness, followed her conscience and devoted her life to helping others and working for peace. Supports the Common Core State Standards."

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of thispoliticspoliticsMore like thisLess of this
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womenwomenMore like thisLess of this
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USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
short · 128 pages

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