Tammy Gagne
1) John Cena
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2019
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English
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This series introduces readers to eight popular contemporary wrestlers, covering their early lives, wrestling careers, skills, and signature moves. Each title features informative sidebars, engaging infographics, vivid photographs, and a glossary.
9) Meerkats
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Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of meerkats. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
10) Jake Owen
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Jake Owen did not grow up with dreams of becoming a country music star. Instead, he thought he would become a professional golfer. He started winning tournaments in the sport when he was just 15. But an injury to his shoulder changed the course of his life when it ruled out playing golf for a living. Jake dealt with this disappointment by picking up a guitar. In the process, he discovered that he had an equally abundant talent for writing songs and...
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Mario Molina knew at a young age that he wanted to grow up to become a scientist. He studied chemistry in his native Mexico before heading off to other countries to learn and prepare for the wondrous career that awaited him in the field. He soon put his curiosity and knowledge to work as a research chemist. In the early 1970s, he made a startling discovery which led him to an upsetting theory. Chemicals that industrial companies were releasing into...
12) Buddha
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Buddha is known throughout the world today as one of the greatest spiritual leaders in history. But, at one time he was the prince of a small kingdom in India. However, Siddhartha, as he was once known, didn't fit into his royal world very well. Although he tried in many ways, Siddhartha just didn't care about wealth and power the way other young men his age would have. Instead, he dreamed of achieving enlightenment- and helping others to discover...
13) Rattlesnakes
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a cold-blooded, creepy-crawly rattlesnake? Learn all about this incredible reptile in this upper-elementary title. This title offers an in-depth look at rattlesnakes, including their physical characteristics, behavior, survival, techniques, life cycle, habitat and range, and threats to the animal.
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Core Library is an imprint of Abdo...
14) Dierks Bentley
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Dierks Bentley spent his early years in Phoenix, Arizona- hundreds of miles from the Country Music Capital of Nashville, Tennessee. He discovered country music while attending boarding school on the East Coast. Although he was a rock music fan at the time, he quickly warmed to the sounds of legends such as Hank Williams, Jr. and George Jones. Soon the young guitarist would be writing his own country songs and playing them for thousands of his own...
15) Gayle King, CBS
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Gayle King grew up in a family that watched the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite. Although she studied psychology in college, Gayle decided to pursue a career in journalism after graduation. Known by many people as Oprah Winfrey's best friend, Gayle has built an impressive career in her own right. The CBS Mornings co-anchor has won many awards, including the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. Part of the Outstanding Journalists...
16) Gray Wolf
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People around the world and throughout history have feared wolves. This fear nearly led to the gray wolf's extinction in the United States. Gray Wolf explores how this fierce predator came under attack, and how conservationists are working to change people's attitude toward the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary,...
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Had she been born a little later, Robin Roberts would likely have had a successful career in professional basketball. But when she graduated from college, the WNBA had not yet been created. Robin decided to pursue a career in sports journalism. With few women in the field, she helped forge a path for other female journalists. After facing two life-threatening illnesses, she also became a passionate advocate of BE the Match, the largest bone marrow...
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Dodgeball is a fun game that kids often play at summer camp. Some schools and community centers also have dodgeball teams that kids can join. There are several variations of this game. In all of them, the object is to eliminate players from the game one at a time. Players throw large, rubber balls at the other players. Once a player is hit, that person is tagged out of the game. When played safely, dodgeball is a fun and challenging sport.
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Born into great privilege as a member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family, Anderson Cooper made his climb to the top of TV journalism on his own. Despite numerous losses in his personal life, Anderson strove forward, risking his own safety at times to cover numerous wars and natural disasters. As the longtime host of Anderson Cooper 360° and contributor to 60 Minutes, he still reports some of the most compelling news on television. Part of the Outstanding...
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Pickleball is a fun sport with a funny name. A U.S. Congressman invented the game one summer along with two of his friends in the 1960s. The sport combines parts of other games such as badminton, ping-pong, and tennis. Today, kids often play pickleball at summer camps. The USA Pickleball Association helps teach people about the sport both in the United States and beyond its borders.