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Penguin Books

Up Close: Ella Fitzgerald

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
A reading of Tanya Lee Stones' biography of Ella Fitzgerald lets middle schoolers get up close and personal with the First Lady of Jazz. Stone recounts details of Fitzgerald's life from her early days through her experiences as a teenage...
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the official White House biography of Teddy Roosevelt. A black and white photograph is included.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Ted Radcliffe

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Ted Radcliffe, an American baseball player who was a pitcher and catcher in the Negro leagues. Radcliffe was known for his strong throwing arm and, later, for his expansive storytelling.