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(4) 4-6 Great American Authors series. These straightforward, somewhat banal biographies feature large, easy-to-read texts and archival photos of varying quality. Sidebars provide further information and encourage literary analysis, web exploration, or investigation of graphs and charts. The books are invitingly designed and may appeal to reluctant readers. Back matter includes "Important Dates," "Key Works," and writing prompts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Great American Authors titles: Langston Hughes, Louisa May Alcott, Emily Dickinson, and Robert Frost.

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