Ellen Labrecque
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"Born in Wisconsin in 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright became obsessed with a set of building blocks his mother had given to him on his ninth birthday. He grew up to become the father of organic architecture and the greatest American architect of all time, having designed more than 1,100 buildings during his lifetime. These included private homes such as the stunning Fallingwater, churches, temples, a hotel, and the world-famous Guggenheim Museum in New York...
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Born in Missouri in 1928, Maya Angelou had a difficult childhood. Jim Crow laws segregated blacks and whites in the South. Her family life was unstable at times. But much like her poem, "Still I Rise," Angelou was able to lift herself out of her situation and flourish. She moved to California and became the first black and first female streetcar operator before following her interest in dance. She became a professional performer in her twenties and...
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"Learn how Lady Diana Spencer became the People's Princess as she takes her place in the ranks of the Who Was? series. A shy twenty-year-old girl stepped out of a horse-drawn coach and into the world spotlight, capturing the imagination of millions as a real life fairytale princess. Although the storybook marriage didn't have a happy ending, Diana learned to use her fame as a way to champion charitable causes near to her heart. She became the People's...
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"Whenever a young David Beckham was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he'd always answer with the same response: I want to be a footballer. This English native got his wish when he joined the Manchester United team in 1991. Since then, he has been crossing, bending, and free-kicking his way to stardom. In his twenty-year career as a professional soccer player, he has won nineteen major trophies, and appeared at three FIFA World Cup tournaments....
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2018.
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32 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Figure Skating in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of figure skating. Content includes information on multiple Olympic events in the category. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a...
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[2019]
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108 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
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English
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"Viva la revolucion! Find out how Che Guevara-- a doctor turned communist leader and much more than a face on a T-shirt-- ended up paying the ultimate price for his cause. His very image has become associated with a spirit of rebellion, but Ernesto Guevara-- known around the world simply as Che-- didn't dream of becoming a revolutionary. Author Ellen Labrecque takes readers on a journey through Che's life starting with his childhood in Argentina,...
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2022.
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108 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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English
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"Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA Draft and going on...
10) Caves
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[2014]
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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English
11) Ford GT
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2021.
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32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
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English
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"Henry Ford not only built one of the first cars, but he was also the first to use an assembly line! Through narrative nonfiction, informational sidebars, Fun Facts, and more readers will engage with the history and new features of the Ford GT like never before"--Publisher's website.
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[2021]
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108 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
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English
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"As a young working-class German immigrant, Levi Strauss left his family's dry goods business in New York City to journey out west for the California Gold Rush. Only Levi wasn't looking for gold-- he wanted to provide the miners with sturdy clothes to wear while they worked in the dusty river beds. His solution? Blue jeans-- pants made of strong denim fabric-- which have become one of the most beloved and fashionable clothing items in the world"--...
13) Alpine skiing
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2018.
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32 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Alpine Skiing in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of alpine skiing. Content includes information on multiple Olympic events in the category. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety...
14) Snowboarding
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2018.
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Snowboarding in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of snowboarding. Content includes information on multiple Olympic events in the category. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety...
15) Speed skating
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2018.
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Skating in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of speed skating. Content includes information on multiple Olympic events in the category. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety...
16) Arctic tundra
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[2014]
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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[2021]
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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English
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"Smelly trash, rotting food, and piles of poop are disgusting! But not to flies! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about flies, including their body parts, young, food, and behavior"--
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[2022]
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32 pages ; 24 cm.
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English
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"With just a few seconds left in the game, the score is tied. The attacker cradles the ball close to the goal, grips the stick, and sends the ball sailing into the net. Score! The perfect shot takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of lacrosse. Sports and STEM? Score!"--
20) Chicago Bulls
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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They've got game! And now you can get right into the nonstop world of basketball action with the Chicago Bulls!
