November 2017 list by Angie Wager
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Women Writers
by Paula Johanson
Profiles famous women who have contributed to the history of literature, from Mary Shelley to Toni Morrison.
Although writing was long considered suitable only for men, there were some brave and clever women who defied the limitations cast upon their gender. Divided by chronological eras, this fascinating collection of biographies will enlighten readers about the women who have crafted the written word to record their surroundings, their imaginations, and their experiences.
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The Airborne in World War II: An Illustrated History of America's Paratroopers in Action
by Michael E Haskew
D-Day, Operation Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge―the US Airborne divisions were integral at all these major points in World War II. But they also played a significant role in North Africa, where they first saw action, and in Italy in 1943. Right on the tail of these planes, this expert history follows the airborne divisions from the redesignation and initial training of the 82nd in 1942 through to their final, momentous missions in the Pacific.
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Cells: Experience Life at its Tiniest
by Karen Bush Gibson
An introduction to the basic building blocks of life examines their role in the health, reproduction, behaviors and cycles of every living thing, explaining how scientists have become skilled at using cell research to create life-supporting tools, including hardier seeds, immunizations and DNA crime-solving technologies.
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Alexander Hamilton, Revolutionary
by Martha Brockenbrough
Born out of wedlock on a small island in the West Indies and orphaned as a teenager, Alexander Hamilton nonetheless rose to a position of power and influence in colonial America.. His military career brought him fame; his groundbreaking and enduring policy continues to shape American government today; his salacious and scandalous personal life and his heartrending end have made him immortal.
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