James Buckley
2) Pelé
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Series
Pub. Date
2007.
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English
Description
Learn about the life of one of the world's greatest soccer players.
6) Who is Pelé?
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Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
"His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he is known as Pelé. The now-retired professional soccer forward stunned Brazil when he began playing for the Santos soccer club at age fifteen. He then went on to captivate the world when he joined his country's national soccer team and helped them win three World Cup championships. Although he's hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer,...
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
African American educator, author, speaker, and advisor to presidents of the United States, Booker Taliaferro Washington was the leading voice of former slaves and their descendants during the late 1800s. As part of the last generation of leaders born into slavery, Booker believed that blacks could better progress in society through education and entrepreneurship, rather than trying to directly challenge the Jim Crow segregation.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
Description
"Sam Walton used the money he earned in the army, along with some financial help from his family, to open his first store. Then he opened fourteen more. Then Sam had an even bigger idea. He wanted to build large stores in small towns and reduce the price of everything they stocked. Although other businessmen and potential partners laughed at him, this entrepreneur with humble beginnings used his resourcefulness to create Walmart, which would become...
11) Bugs!
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Series
Animal Planet chapter books volume 3
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Presents facts about insects, covering their anatomy, senses, eating behavior, and reproduction.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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Description
"While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. Jim was not only a sports icon but also a trailblazer. Raised as part of the Sac and Fox tribal nation, he was the first Native American person to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States. And although his personal life was not always as successful as his career, Jim remains...
16) Basketball: The Math behind the Perfect Bounce Pass, the Buzzer-Beating Bank Shot, and So Much More!
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Math information for kids while learning about basketball"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In soccer, numbers are everywhere! So lace up your cleats and get ready to be wowed by all the stats, digits, and dimensions you'll need to become the cleverest kicker out there!" -- Back cover.
"Information about soccer and soccer players incorporating math into the game, for children"--
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Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"As flames rushed through the wooded hills near San Diego, California, people were forced to evacuate with what little they could take in a hurry. When the wildfire drew near, Nancy began packing up her pets. Dogs, cats, and birds alike jammed into her truck. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't save all of her beloved animals alone. Follow along as several heroes stepped in to help Nancy's furry and feathered family make it to safety in...
19) Canine hero
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Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
"When terrorists struck the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, heroes stepped up. Follow canine Trakr and his handler James as they locate a survivor in the rubble more than a day after the towers fell. The search and rescue team from Canada was working beside many heroes responding to the attacks on 9/11. Based on the true story and in honor of the K9 and handler team who found the last survivor trapped at Ground Zero. Additional material...