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A biography is a written history of a person's life.
In our library, the letter B designates a biography. Biographies are shelved alphabetically according to the last name of the book's subject. We also have biographical dictionaries which contain brief articles about famous people.
Biographical Dictionary

Over 20,000 online biographies make this a great place to start your search for information about an individual. Search by name, or go to "Games" and browse through the names listed in the archived feature "Black History.
Biography Dictionary

Leaf through these searchable pages and you'll find full biographical information on over 25,000 notable people from ancient times to present day. Discover brief accounts of individuals from ancient times to the present.

Biographies of the Founding Fathers

US Vice Presidents from Grolier Encyclopedia
A Million Lives: The Biography Resource
People links
(from Kids's Domain)
Smithsonian
Smithsonian's Spotlight

Stamp on Black History
Black Americans have made important inventions and discoveries, created great works of art, and excelled in science, music, medicine and sports. They have played important roles in America's history. All Americans need to know about these important people. The accomplishments of these black heroes can help us all realize how these black Americans overcame obstacles in order to reach their goals.
Famous Americans
(pre-World War I history of the United States of America)
Scientists & Mathematicians
Inventors
Inventors and Inventions
.HHHEROES
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