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Marty Gitlin
Infographics, fun facts, and carefully leveled text help readers explore the creepy, crawly lives of tarantulas and their important role in the world.
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Learn more about some of the biggest personalities in sports history. From Harry Caray to Dennis Rodman, each chapter highlights a clown, oddball, or controversial figure in major athletics. SportsZone…
Readers will learn about some of the most meaningful and fun debates in the world of baseball such as ditching the Ump and who belongs in the Hall of Fame…
The greatest upsets in NBA playoff history from teams like the 1994 Denver Nuggets to the 2007 Golden State Warriors. The title features informative sidebars, honorable mentions, a glossary, and…
This title introduces fans to the best underdog stories in NBA history, covering the highlights and characters involved in their greatest moments.
This title introduces readers to LeBron James, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NBA career.
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This series profiles the lives and careers of some of today’s most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known…
Christopher Columbus is often referred to as the discoverer of the Americas. The Americas are named after explorer Amerigo Vespucci. Learn more about explorers in Italian Explorers, an Early Explorers…
All statistics are through the 2016 Olympic Games –Copyright page.
"Secret meetings and spying around the world are just the beginning of what members of the CIA do. Find out what CIA agents do to keep the United States safe"--
"Secret investigations and tracking down criminals are just the beginning of what members of the FBI do. Find out what FBI agents do to keep the United States safe"--
"Protecting buildings and investigating terroristic threats are just the beginning of what members of the Federal Protective Service do. Find out what these security professionals do to keep the United…
This title introduces fans to the best underdog stories in baseball history, covering the highlights and characters involved in their greatest moments. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a…
Introduces readers to the Memphis Grizzlies.
This title introduces basketball fans to the history of the Portland Trail Blazers NBA franchise. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, trivia, a glossary, and…
Meet some of history’s greatest Olympic track and field athletes and explore their incredible careers.
In this lively career guide, readers who hope to be a scout learn there are high school and college scouts who find and judge talent, professional scouts who assess players…
Brazil has a monopoly over about half of the South American landscape. The country covers more than 3 million square miles of the continent! In this snapshot of Brazil, young…
Images accompany information about Mexico. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8 –
All Olympic competitors are elite athletes. But only the very best have risen to legendary status. Meet some of the world’s most amazing Olympians and nd out how they won…
Choosing just one animal mascot to represent the country of Australia is difficult! The marsupial contenders alone include the kangaroo, koala, and wombat. Then there are the predator options like…
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In the United States, a bow is most often taken by a performer at the end of a concert or play. But in Japan, a bow is the traditional gesture…
This title introduces basketball fans to the history of the Boston Celtics NBA franchise. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, trivia, a glossary, and an…
The life and career of Odell Beckham Jr.
Introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Kris Bryant.
Introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Bryce Harper. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a…
Introduces readers to the life and career of hockey star Patrick Kane. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a…
Introduces readers to the life and career of football star Von Miller. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a…
Describes the life and career of the Panthers star, covering his youth, time in college, and Super Bowl appearance.
Introduces readers to the life and career of star golfer Jordan Spieth. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a…
Profiles the life and career of the professional basketball star, including information on his childhood and family life, his years with the Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City Thunder, and his…
Tyler Perry’s path to success was anything but easy. His childhood was marred by constant abuse, physical and emotional. To escape from the pain, Perry found an outlet in writing…
Infographics, fun facts, and carefully leveled text help readers explore the creepy, crawly lives of hissing cockroaches and their important role in the world.
The greatness of a college football team is not measured only by win totals or championships won. It is not evaluated simply by the number of All-Americans that have graced…
Discusses the life of Chris Rock, including his childhood in New York City, his rise to stardom as a stand-up comic, his family life, and his work in movies and…
Discusses the sport of hockey, including its history, legendary teams and players, and the unique characteristics that make it the best sport ever.
Provides a history of the University of Connecticut’s basketball team, discussing memorable moments, key players and coaches, and the team’s rise to prominence within the sport.
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This engaging and informative book chronicles the events leading up to and including the Wounded Knee massacre of 1890.
