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44361) The Waterfall Gods
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This is a story of an ordinary English family, which, partly because of the times in which they lived, but more probably because of the choices, they made, became an extraordinary family. The characters are drawn from life, but much poetic license has been taken, the order of events and conversations are of necessity fictitious; but their stories are true. They are, taken from the diaries, letters and recollections of those who experienced them. Dates...
44362) Sacramento Kings
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Get to know the greatest players in the history of the Sacramento Kings, from the legends of the past to today's biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 3 and an interest level of grades 2-4.
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In the spirit of Midnight Express and Not Without My Daughter comes the harrowing true story of an American held in a Nicaraguan prison for a murder he didn't commit.
Eric Volz was in his late twenties in 2005 when he moved from California to Nicaragua. He and a friend cofounded a bilingual magazine, El Puente, and it proved more successful than they ever expected. Then Volz met Doris Jiménez, an incomparable beauty from a small Nicaraguan beach...
44364) Michael Jackson
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Known as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson is one of the most amazing entertainers in history. His catchy songs became number-one hits in many countries. In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Michael's early life and his path to the top of the charts and the pop music world. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction....
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This is the story of unsung heroes: the clergy, in so many churches, who quietly changed the world they knew and reimagined their roles in order to lead their people, and their communities, during an international crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic held everyone in its grip, these authors asked what happened to the church. How did churches cope? When people could not crowd into sanctuaries or share rituals in person or listen to choirs sing, how did...
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Do you want to travel and make a positive impact on the world? This book is designed for you.
How to Be an Amazing Volunteer Overseas will give you essential advice on how to decide what to do and where to go. It will help you to prepare for life in a new country. And most importantly, it will set you up to get the most out of your experience by learning from local leaders and contributing in a meaningful way.
Full of practical tips and personal stories...
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Ever wonder what a day in the life of a teacher is like? From helping students to giving tests, teachers are responsible for helping their community to learn new things! Now in Spanish, the carefully leveled text and colorful photos engage young readers in learning about the role of teachers in their community. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
44368) Life is Greater Than Limb
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Just before Christmas in 2012, at age fifty-three, John LeMieux lost his left leg to a recurrence of sarcoma. The unique twenty-hour rotationplasty surgery-never done on a man his age-was followed by six months of bed rest. It was only the beginning of years of physical, spiritual, and emotional growth. In this memoir, John recounts the lows and highs of a life forever altered.
As an aging, ex-college athlete, John was forced to confront a life where...
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George Herman Ruth was the Babe.
Lou Gehrig was the Iron Horse.
Joe DiMaggio was the Yankee Clipper.
George Steinbrenner is the Boss.
On a rainy January morning, 1973, a press conference is called that will change the face of the Yankees forever. A young Cleveland Industrialist by the name of Steinbrenner stands at New York's famed 21 Club and announces his new ownership of the Yankees. And so begins the Steinbrenner era, the era of the Boss....
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Money changes everything, especially in politics. Politicians, think tanks, and political parties would not be where they are without monetary gifts. Yet, when it comes to celebrating donors, the media often praise liberals for their selfless giving and criticize conservatives for their selfish hoarding. But Ron Robinson and Nicole Hoplin, leaders of Young America's Foundation, set the record straight in Funding Fathers: The Unsung Heroes of the Conservative...
44371) Brilliance in Purpose
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Alex's story is a testament to perseverance, hard work, and the power of a strong support network. Despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks throughout his life, Alex never lost sight of his goals and ultimately achieved great success in both his career and personal life.
Alex's journey serves as an inspiration and motivation to anyone facing their own challenges in life. By reading his story, we gain valuable insights into how to navigate the...
44372) Una Muerte Injusta
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Español
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Sinopsis Una muerte injusta, trata sobre la vida de un hombre clave, actor central de la serie Calor Humano. Es una obra breve, con anexos muy interesantes, cargados emocionalmente, que exploran la identidad, el sacrificio y la búsqueda de un propósito mayor. La narrativa genera conexión con los lectores desde las primeras palabras. Como se menciona a lo largo de sus publicaciones, el desarrollo personal de algunos, y dilemas que cuestionan los...
44373) Houston Texans
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This title focuses on the Houston Texans and gives information related to the team's origin in the NFL, their journey through the decades, and highlighting their Hall of Fame players. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Feel like you are on the field with today's NFL teams with...
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Soccer star Lionel Messi is one of the most famous and highest-paid athletes in the world, but it wasn't always that way. This biography traces Messi's footsteps from his middle-class neighborhood in Rosario, Argentina, to the soccer fields of Europe. Readers will learn of his introduction to a game that would make him rich, his early promise despite his small stature, the medical crisis that nearly derailed his career, and his move from home at thirteen...
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Rick Lax was paranoid to begin with. He saw lies everywhere. And, when he saw them, he spoke up. But, when his girlfriend gets conned by a violent drug dealer, nothing Rick does seems to help. So what if he misses the next lie? What if spotting them isn't enough to protect against them? What if exposing lies puts him in even more danger?
Terrified of being conned himself, Rick bolts for Vegas, deception capital of the world, to learn the game and...
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This book traces the intellectual journey of a Christian minister and theologian. Starting with his discovery of God through a love of the natural world, David Peel's encounter with thinkers from his Reformed tradition and extensive ecumenical involvement takes him to a revisionary theology, which meets his attempt to integrate a scientific background with the Christian faith. Essays written during his career illustrate the path he has taken. The...
44377) Wilma Rudolph
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Early in her life, doctors told Wilma Rudolph she would never walk. She had a disease called polio, which crippled her leg. But Wilma proved the doctors wrong. Not only did she walk, she also ran-fast! By the time she was sixteen, she had an Olympic bronze medal. She went on to win three gold medals at the 1960 Olympic Games. Find out how this dedicated athlete beat the odds to become a champion.
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Masood Farivar was ten years old when his childhood in peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan was shattered by the Soviet invasion of 1979. Although he was born into a long line of religious and political leaders who had shaped his nation's history for centuries, Farivar fled to Pakistan with his family and came of age in a madrassa for refugees. At eighteen, he defied his parents and returned home to join the jihad, fighting beside not only the Afghan...
44379) Chicago Bears
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Invite your students to learn more about one of the NFL's greatest teams – the Chicago Bears! This book explores the team's background and history, most memorable wins, star players, and important coaches. Readers will also learn when the NFL began and what conference and division the Bears play on. Fun facts, a full spread of team stats, and a timeline with photos complement the text. This book closes with a quiz to reinforce core concepts. Readers...
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Provocative and original, this fresh look at Leonardo da Vinci's formative years in Florence and Milan provides a radically different scenario of how he created his signature style that would transform Western art forever.
The traditional view of Leonardo da Vinci's career is that he enjoyed a promising start in Florence and then moved to Milan to become the celebrated court artist of Duke Ludovico Sforza. Young Leonardo presents a very different...
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