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  • Lionel Messi by Fishman, Jon M.
    Jon M. Fishman

    Lionel Messi

    Lionel Messi is one of the best soccer players in the world. He's led his team--F tbol Club (FC) Barcelona--to several championships, he's won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award five times, and he's been on the cover of the video game EA Sports FIFA...
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  • John Lewis: Civil Rights Champion and Congressman by Morretta, Alison
    Alison Morretta

    John Lewis: Civil Rights Champion and Congressman

    The history of the United States is filled with African American leaders who heroically fought for equality through words and deeds. These men and women sacrificed their safety and, in some cases, their lives for the cause. One of the most courageous among them...
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  • Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist and Writer by Hurt, Avery Elizabeth
    Avery Elizabeth Hurt

    Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist and Writer

    This book introduces readers to the fascinating Frederick Douglass, a man born a slave. Douglass taught himself to read, then escaped from slavery to become one of the abolitionist movement's greatest leaders. In addition to telling the story of his life, this biography examines...
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  • Julius Caesar by Abbott, Jacob
    Jacob Abbott

    Julius Caesar

    Julius Caesar is part of Makers of History, a 19th century biography series by two brothers-Jacob and John S.C. Abbott. Reprinted by Canon Press, these biographies have been edited and brought up to date for readers twelve and up. Not only are these editions...
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  • Surviving Antarctica: Ernest Shackleton by Doeden, Matt
    Matt Doeden

    Surviving Antarctica: Ernest Shackleton

    Explorer Ernest Shackleton and his crew hoped to be first to cross Antarctica from sea to sea, until their ship became trapped in the ice and began to sink. Survivors endured more than five-hundred days in extreme conditions before being rescued.Author: Matt DoedenISBN-10: 1541523490ISBN-13:...
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  • Now or Never!: Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Infantry's War to End Slavery by Shepard, Ray Anthony
    Ray Anthony Shepard

    Now or Never!: Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Infantry's War to End Slavery

    Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book Here is the riveting dual biography of two little-known but extraordinary African-American Union soldiers in Civil War history--George E. Stephens and James Henry Gooding. Stephens and Gooding not only served in the Massachusetts 54th Infantry, the well-known black regiment,...
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  • Play-Doh Pioneer: Joseph McVicker by Slater, Lee
    Lee Slater

    Play-Doh Pioneer: Joseph McVicker

    In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the pioneer of Play-Doh, Joseph McVicker. Follow the story from McVicker's childhood, his education at Brown University, joining his father's company Kutol Products, and his reinvention of the company's Kutol Wall Cleaner as Play-Doh. Learn how...
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  • Crayola Creators: Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith by Slater, Lee
    Lee Slater

    Crayola Creators: Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith

    In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the creators of Crayolas, cousins Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith. Follow their story from childhood, their early work at Edwin's father's Peekskill Chemical Works, and the company's evolution into the Binney & Smith Company. Binney...
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  • William Wrigley Jr.: Wrigley's Chewing Gum Founder by Mattern, Joanne
    Joanne Mattern

    William Wrigley Jr.: Wrigley's Chewing Gum Founder

    In this title, unwrap the life of talented Wrigley's chewing gum founder, William Wrigley Jr.! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Students can follow Wrigley's success story from the start of his sales...
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  • Heroes Every Child Should Know (Yesterday's Classics) by Mabie, H. W.
    H. W. Mabie

    Heroes Every Child Should Know (Yesterday's Classics)

    Inspiring stories of heroes from various times and places relating their daring deeds, prompted by their high ideals. Perseus and Hercules are included from Greek mythology and David and Daniel from the Bible. Among the legendary heroes of the middle ages are St. George,...
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  • Sir Isaac Newton by Webster, Christine
    Christine Webster

    Sir Isaac Newton

    Sir Isaac Newton is best known for his studies on forces and how objects move. His work answered many questions about how the world worked. Find out more in Sir Isaac Newton, one of the titles in the My First Science Biography series.Author: Christine...
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  • Snowballs For Severance: The Terrifically True Story of Dane Best and the Snowball Ban by Frieman, Richie
    Richie Frieman

    Snowballs For Severance: The Terrifically True Story of Dane Best and the Snowball Ban

    "The mayor told us about crazy laws," Dane said, including the one forbidding snowball throwing. "So, I wanted to do something about it." A law in Severance, Colorado contains wording that makes it illegal to throw snowballs. Can you imagine not being able to...
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  • Anson Jones: The Last President of the Republic of Texas by Flynn, Jean
    Jean Flynn

    Anson Jones: The Last President of the Republic of Texas

    Anson Jones was a doctor, farmer and politician, who served as the last president of the Republic of Texas. In this exciting biography, Jean Flynn tells how Jones helped bring this young, struggling Republic into the United States of America as the 28th state.Author:...
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  • Alan Shepard: Higher and Faster by Benge, Janet
    Janet Benge

    Alan Shepard: Higher and Faster

    Alan Shepard's boyhood fascination with flight led him from constructing model airplanes in his grandfather's basement to attaining national hero status in the race to space. Rooted in hard work and education, this pioneer's dreams of flight came true as he became not only...
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  • Christopher Columbus: Across the Ocean Sea by Benge, Janet
    Janet Benge

    Christopher Columbus: Across the Ocean Sea

    Buoyant and determined, and having at last won the support of the king and queen of Spain, Christopher Columbus sailed west from Europe with three ships, confident he would reach the Indies by this new route and find the gold-laden civilization of the great...
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  • The Last River: John Wesley Powell and the Colorado River Exploring Expedition by Waldman, Stuart
    Stuart Waldman

    The Last River: John Wesley Powell and the Colorado River Exploring Expedition

    "It was a wild ride... and this book does it justice. Well-chosen thrills, spills, and conflicts are spliced into a narrative that highlights the danger underlying this scientific mission... Handsomely designed text... large, full-color impressionistic paintings convey the action." --School Library Journal No European...
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  • John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid by Jopp, Kelsey
    Kelsey Jopp

    John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid

    This title focuses on John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, guiding readers through its historical context, goals, and legacy. Critical thinking questions and two "Voices from the Past" special features help readers understand and analyze the various views people held at the time.Author: Kelsey...
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  • Navy Careers by O'Brien, Cynthia
    Cynthia O'Brien

    Navy Careers

    From enlisted sailor to officer, full-time or reserve, joining the navy is a simple process. The harder part is choosing a career from the dozens of different options. This helpful book describes how each career in the navy works and what skills are required...
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  • Army Careers by Eason, Sarah
    Sarah Eason

    Army Careers

    Do you have the necessary skills to make you a candidate for a career in the army? This informative book introduces you to the jobs armies do, what the recruiting process is like, and what it takes to make a successful "foot soldier." Profiles...
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  • Police Force Careers by Hudak, Heather C.
    Heather C. Hudak

    Police Force Careers

    Learn about the brave people who make their living protecting their fellow citizens in this essential police force careers guide. Detailed bios and descriptions of operations and incidents faced by police give readers a realistic picture of what police force workers do.Author: Heather C....
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  • Army Careers by Eason, Sarah
    Sarah Eason

    Army Careers

    Do you have the necessary skills to make you a candidate for a career in the army? This informative book introduces you to the jobs armies do, what the recruiting process is like, and what it takes to make a successful "foot soldier." Profiles...
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  • Coco Gauff by Pincus, Meeg
    Meeg Pincus

    Coco Gauff

    The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of teen professional tennis player Coco Gauff in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author...
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  • Connor McDavid by Pincus, Meeg
    Meeg Pincus

    Connor McDavid

    The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Canadian professional ice hockey player Connor McDavid in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents,...
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  • Charlie's Blue Boots by Higdon, Charlie
    Charlie Higdon

    Charlie's Blue Boots

    Being a Little Person has many challenges, but for one small boy, all he needs is help from his family and a very special doctor. Charlie's Blue Boots helps children understand that Little People can overcome difficulties and find happiness just by being themselves....
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  • Ching Shih: The World's Most Successful Pirate by Leaf, Christina
    Christina Leaf

    Ching Shih: The World's Most Successful Pirate

    Storming aboard a government trade ship, Ching Shih and her band of followers demand payment--or else The traders soon come to fear Ching Shih, paying her for passage through the pirate-infested waters of the South China Sea. In this high-interest graphic title, readers will...
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  • Ching Shih: The World's Most Successful Pirate by Leaf, Christina
    Christina Leaf

    Ching Shih: The World's Most Successful Pirate

    Storming aboard a government trade ship, Ching Shih and her band of followers demand payment--or else The traders soon come to fear Ching Shih, paying her for passage through the pirate-infested waters of the South China Sea. In this high-interest graphic title, readers will...
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  • Blackbeard: Captain of the Queen Anne's Revenge by Hoena, Blake
    Blake Hoena

    Blackbeard: Captain of the Queen Anne's Revenge

    Charging into battle surrounded by smoking fuses, Blackbeard was a terrifying foe to face In this action-packed graphic narrative, colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue tell the true story of Blackbeard, from his days as Edward Teach to his infamous blockade of Charleston. Historical quotes,...
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  • Immigrants Who Took a Stand by Burgan, Michael
    Michael Burgan

    Immigrants Who Took a Stand

    Some of the most important changes in American culture have been driven by people born outside the United States. Immigrants may come as refugees, as workers, or as students. They may come as children or as adults. Once here, many speak out for the...
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  • This Girl's Got Grit by Flewelling, Felicia
    Felicia Flewelling

    This Girl's Got Grit

    "Do you know what grit means? Well, my mom says I have it. Having grit means you keep working toward your goal even when it's hard. Someone who has grit is fearless and unstoppable."- FrankieFelicia Flewelling is Frankie's mom. This book was born out...
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  • Get Your Head In The Game: The Power Of Positive Mental Attitude by Chrysler, Barb
    Barb Chrysler

    Get Your Head In The Game: The Power Of Positive Mental Attitude

    Research shows that coaches believe mental attitude accounts for 50% of not only players' success, but also teams' success. However, this is often overlooked from both a coaching standpoint, as well as in individual training plans. Get Your Head In The Game not only...
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  • Christmas Notebook for Kids: Best Children's Christmas Gift or Present - 120 Beautiful Blank Lined pages For Writing Notes or Journaling personal d by Millie Zoes
    Millie Zoes

    Christmas Notebook for Kids: Best Children's Christmas Gift or Present - 120 Beautiful Blank Lined pages For Writing Notes or Journaling personal d

    Christmas Notebook for Kids Daily dairy / journal / notebook to write in, for creative writing, for creating list, for scheduling, Organizing and Recording your thoughts. Christmas Notebook for Kids featuring a wide variety of Christmas themed composition notebook interior pages to get you...
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  • Harry Okpik, Determined Musher: English Edition by Okpik, Harry
    Harry Okpik

    Harry Okpik, Determined Musher: English Edition

    Meet a real-life Inuit hero This book introduces the biography genre while teaching children about the life of Harry Okpik and the history of dogsledding.Author: Harry Okpik, Maren VsetulaISBN-10: 1774502011ISBN-13: 9781774502013Publisher: Arvaaq PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2021Pages: 52Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.90w x 0.40d
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  • Girls Play Too: Book 2: More Inspiring Stories of Irish Sportswomen by Hurley, Jacqui
    Jacqui Hurley

    Girls Play Too: Book 2: More Inspiring Stories of Irish Sportswomen

    Irish sportswomen continue to make headlines! Whether it is Katie Taylor's continued dominance in the boxing ring, or Rachel Blackmore's phenomenal success in 2021--as the leading jockey at Cheltenham and the first ever Grand National winner--Irish women are leading the way through their sporting...
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  • The Lavender Bunny by McAmmond, Catherine J.
    Catherine J. McAmmond

    The Lavender Bunny

    This is a funny story with a life lesson about how an older person can be made happy and given strength by being needed. By having a bunny to look after, Grandma Ruby was no longer lonely and her health came back.Author: Catherine J....
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  • Zane Visiting the Dentist by Reda, Christine
    Christine Reda

    Zane Visiting the Dentist

    This book is a sentiment to my grandson Zane. My message to him and for all children is it is important not to be scared to see the dentist, to take care of your teeth, and to floss them. Going to the dentist should...
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  • A Mind Like Mine: 21 Famous People and Their Mental Health by Davis, Rachael
    Rachael Davis

    A Mind Like Mine: 21 Famous People and Their Mental Health

    Mind Like Mine is a stigma-busting collection of biographies of some of the great people from history who have lived with mental health conditions. *2023 Notable Social Studies Trade Book* Did you know Charles Darwin experienced anxiety and Florence Nightingale lived with PTSD? From...
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  • The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence by St George, Judith
    Judith St George

    The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence

    *"This well-researched, readable, and well-illustrated book belongs on the shelves of all public and school libraries. It's a wonderful way to learn history."--School Library Journal, starred review *"History buffs or not, all readers will come away better informed about this honored 2'ﾗ21/2' sheet of...
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  • César: ¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, We Can! by Bernier-Grand, Carmen T.
    Carmen T. Bernier-Grand

    César: ¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, We Can!

    An ALA Pura Belpré Honor Book for Narrative and Illustration.An ALA Notable Book.Born in 1927 in Yuma, Arizona, César Chavez lived the hard-scrabble life of a migrant worker during the Depression. Although his mother wanted him to get an education, César left school after...
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  • Diego: Bigger Than Life by Bernier-Grand, Carmen T.
    Carmen T. Bernier-Grand

    Diego: Bigger Than Life

    Carmen T. Bernier-Grand's inspiring free verse and David Diaz's vivid paintings capture the defining moments and emotions of Rivera's tumultuous life, including his stormy relationship with artist Frida Kahlo and his passion for his art. Rivera's energy, physique, love for women, and work were...
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  • Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx by Manzano, Sonia
    Sonia Manzano

    Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx

    Pura Belpr Honor winner for The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano and one of America's most influential Hispanics--'Maria' on Sesame Street--delivers a beautifully wrought coming-of-age memoir.Set in the 1950s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream. Emmy Award-winning actress...
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  • Dancing with Tex: The Remarkable Friendship to Save The Whooping Cranes by Sanders, Lynn
    Lynn Sanders

    Dancing with Tex: The Remarkable Friendship to Save The Whooping Cranes

    Dancing With Tex: The Remarkable Friendship To Save The Whooping Cranes brings a true environmental story to life about the power of friendship in saving the Whooping Cranes from extinction. Tex is a rare Whooping Crane from Texas who believes she belongs with people....
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  • Aloha Crossing by Bauer Mueller, Pamela
    Pamela Bauer Mueller

    Aloha Crossing: Volume 2

    A year has passed since puppy raiser Diego handed Aloha's harness over to her blind partner Kimberly Louise. Now Diego is traveling to Georgia to visit his beloved friend again This heartwarming story follows the exciting cross-country adventures and moving scenarios of a diverse...
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  • Rascal by North, Sterling
    Sterling North

    Rascal

    Who could resist living for a with a raccoon who is just year about your best friend?In this delightful memoir, Sterling North recalls his year with Rascal -- a very mischievous and resourceful raccoon. Sterling, a boy of 11, watches in amazement as this...
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  • Pocahontas by Becker, Sandra
    Sandra Becker

    Pocahontas

    Pocahontas was the daughter of a powerful Native American chief. She helped keep peace between the Native Americans and settlers from Europe. Learn more in Pocahontas, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes series.Author: Sandra BeckerISBN-10: 148969563XISBN-13: 9781489695635Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight:...
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  • Why Are You Barefoot? by Brodsky, Dr Jeff
    Dr Jeff Brodsky

    Why Are You Barefoot?

    Emma is very interested when she learns that their speaker in school today will be a man who has not worn shoes or socks in years. She wonders why he would do that-and whether he goes barefoot even in the winter This is how...
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  • A Map and a Mule: A Peace Story of Queen Isabel of Portugal by Timar, Eric
    Eric Timar

    A Map and a Mule: A Peace Story of Queen Isabel of Portugal

    Two scenes from the life of Queen Isabel of Portugal, a peacemaker of the Middle Ages. Illustrations include portraits of Isabel, a period painting of knights, the cover watercolor, and a detail of a vintage map. Ages 5 - 8. Now updated with an...
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  • Molly Brown by Fedyszyn, Kirra
    Kirra Fedyszyn

    Molly Brown

    Margaret Brown earned her nickname as the "Unsinkable" Molly Brown after she survived the sinking of the Titanic. This illustrated, graphic retelling of the events of her life will enthrall readers. Aside from her part in the Titanic story, Margaret Brown was deeply involved...
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  • John Williams: Messenger of Peace by Benge, Janet
    Janet Benge

    John Williams: Messenger of Peace

    The thousands of islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean were home to fierce warriors and cannibals who sacrificed their children to the many gods they worshiped. A few islands had been dramatically transformed by the gospel, but thousands more were waiting for someone to...
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  • Why Is Bill Gates So Successful? Biography for Kids 9-12 Children's Biography Books by Dissected Lives
    Dissected Lives

    Why Is Bill Gates So Successful? Biography for Kids 9-12 Children's Biography Books

    You know Bill Gates. Everybody does. He's a very successful businessman with unique ideas and strategies that pushed him to become a world leader in his own right. His biography will remain the struggles that he had to overcome, as well lessons that can...
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  • Hidden No More: African American Women in Stem Careers by Kennon, Caroline
    Caroline Kennon

    Hidden No More: African American Women in Stem Careers

    In recent years, the stories of black women in scientific and mathematical fields have finally emerged from the shadows of history to inspire new generations of Americans. Through engaging main text filled with quotes from prominent figures, readers understand how black women who pursued...
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