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When the game is on the line and time is running out, there's one quarterback who always leads his team to victory: Peyton Manning. The Colts' superstar has been thrilling football fans for many years. He is the prototype quarterback. Big and strong, he shreds defenses with his powerful arm and deadly accuracy. And nobody works harder than Peyton Manning. Throughout his career, Manning has compiled Hall-of-Fame statistics and individual awards, but...
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During the Middle Ages, the Islamic world experienced a time of remarkable expansion when scientific invention and artistic creation flourished. Your Guide to the Islamic Golden Age explores the important achievements and lasting legacy of this magnificent era.
60783) Legends of Women's Soccer
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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From the pioneers whose hard work and determination led to the first Women's World Cup to the international superstars of today, Legends of Women's Soccer tells the stories of the women who have thrilled and inspired fans both on and off the soccer field.
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Homelessness is a problem that affects millions of people around the world. When discussing important issues such as homelessness, it is important to understand the pertinent facts in order to form a solid argument. Readers are presented with those pertinent facts through enlightening main text and helpful text features, including fact boxes and graphic organizers. Full-color photographs accompany this vital information. People approach social issues...
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Jesse James. Billy the Kid. Butch Cassidy. When these bold men walked into town with six-shooters in their holsters, most people fled quickly. That is, except for the lawmen willing to take them on. Although lawmen and outlaws stood for very different ideals, they did share one thing in common, gunfighting. To live in the Wild West, especially as a bank robber or sheriff, handling a gun was necessary. Author Jeff Savage discusses the dangerous world...
60786) Big Cats Of The World: Children's Books and Bedtime Stories For Kids Ages 3-8 for Early Reading
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A Big Cats of the World Picture Book is a great way for a child to learn all about animals from around the world. Large cats are colorful and engaging for young children, and a picture book allows them to be shown in their natural habitats. Children enjoy stimulation to multiple senses, and a picture book gives them great images to help them learn and keep them entertained. A Big Cats of the World Picture Book will help them learn about the areas...
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IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Many kinds of animals live in Earth's oceans, and many of them have fins and flippers. These special adaptations have developed over the course of many thousands of years. They help animals maneuver through the waters in which they live and hunt. Penguins have flippers to make them move quickly through the water to catch fish to eat. Some fish use their fins to move at rapid speeds to catch their prey. This book explains flipper and fin anatomy and...
60788) What Is a Blizzard?
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IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Blizzards bring blowing snow, bitter temperatures, and big snow drifts! This cool title introduces young readers to blizzard basics, including how, when, and where blizzards most often occur, how scientists predict blizzards and issue warnings, and what readers can do before, during, and after a blizzard to stay safe.
60789) Michigan State Spartans
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IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Readers will learn about the history of the football program at Michigan State University. The title features informative sidebars, a timeline, statistics, a glossary, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
60790) Life Among the Paleoindians
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Who were the Paleoindians? They were the first people to come from Asia to the Americas. Readers discover what it would have been like to live among these people as they explore their culture, homelands, and daily activities, such as hunting and gathering. They also discover the archaeological finds that have allowed scientists and historians to determine how the Paleoindians lived. The detailed main text is aligned to social studies curriculum standards....
60791) The Ohlone
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The Ohlone occupied a large region of California, spanning from what is now San Francisco along the coast and into the center of the state. This group of people was characterized by the well-organized villages in which they lived, the customs they practiced, and the language they spoke. However, much of this changed when the Europeans invaded Ohlone country in 1769. They faced disease, discrimination, and a loss of their original lifestyle. Today,...
60792) Getting a Dog
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Getting a new pet can be an exciting and fun experience. But, getting a dog comes with a lot of responsibility. To be, sure you are ready for the big job ahead, learn about things you will need to do to make your dog happy in its new home.
60794) Bruno Mars
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IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Bruno Mars is a pop music superstar. So how did this incredible talent rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Bruno's early life and his many musical achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even the most reluctant...
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Not all governments have been run by men. Lives of Extraordinary Women turns the spotlight on women who have wielded power, revealing their feats-and flaws-for all the world to see. Here you'll find twenty of the most influential women in history: queens, warriors, prime ministers, first ladies, revolutionary leaders. Some are revered. Others are notorious. What were they really like?
In this grand addition to their highly praised series, Kathleen...
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This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books-John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science, and games. He believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. Newbery-for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named-became a celebrated author...
60797) Talkin' Soccer
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The kit, the pitch, and the nutmeg are all as much a part of soccer as the ball and the goalie. In this fact-packed book, readers will strap on their cleats and jump onto the field to find out how to 'talk like a soccer player.' Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Play sports? Watch sports? TALK sports! This fun, unique series highlights the...
60798) Helium
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Named for the Greek god of the sun, Helios, Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe. Scientists discovered helium while they were studying the sun. A colorless and odorless gas, helium is so light it floats in air. At first scientists couldn't decide if helium was useful for anything. Today, helium is extremely valuable and rare, used in devices ranging from medical equipment to laboratory instruments to welding to scuba gear, and...
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The Great Depression began when the never-ending party of the Roaring Twenties came to a sudden half. On October 29, 1929, which became known as "Black Tuesday," the stock market crashed, starting a downward economic slide. David K. Fremon recounts the fascinating events leading to the crash of the New York Stock Exchange, and tells of personal tales as a quarter of hard-working people were without jobs, banks failed, businesses were wiped out, and...
60800) Alcohol
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Alcohol gives the straight facts about alcohol, addresses teenagers' concerns, and offers help for anyone affected by an alcohol problem.
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