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influence

Books about influence for readers of all ages.

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Uxl Newsmakers

Ages 12–15biographyhistory

Cover of Uxl Newsmakers

Uxl Newsmakers

Ages 12–16biographyachievement

Cover of Milton Meltzer Biographies (Biographies: Historical Figures)

Milton Meltzer Biographies (Biographies: Historical Figures)

Ages 14–18historybiography

Cover of George Washington's Mother

George Washington's Mother

Jean Fritz

Ages 7–11familymothers

Cover of Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill

Brenda Haugen

Ages 8–14leadershipcourage

Cover of Pioneers of Science Fiction

Pioneers of Science Fiction

John Hamilton

Ages 8–14innovationimagination

Cover of The children's story

The children's story

James Clavell

Ages 10–18critical thinkingindependence

Cover of Superstars of History

Superstars of History

Jacob Field, Simon Basher, R. J. Grant

Ages 8–14leadershiphistory

Cover of John Green

John Green

Eric Braun

Ages 9–16creativityperseverance