Heroes and villains | Crowley County Combined Library

1) Adolf Hitler

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Heroes and villains

Pub. Date

c2003

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 5

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A biography of the struggling Austrian artist who rose from obscurity to power as the leader of the Nazi party and, later, the German nation and whose ambitions led the world to war.

2) Al Capone

Author

Yancey, Diane

Series

Heroes and villains

Pub. Date

[2003]

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 5

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Discusses the early life of Al Capone, lawlessness, prohibition, gangsters, family life, prison, and legacy of Al Capone.

3) King Arthur

Author

Nardo, Don

Series

Heroes and villains

Pub. Date

c2003

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 4

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Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories.

4) Osama bin Laden

Author

Loehfelm, Bill

Series

Heroes and villains

Pub. Date

c2004

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 4

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A biography of Osama bin Laden, radical leader of al-Queda, the international Islamic terrorist organization, including his involvement in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.