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(0)James Buckley
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Learn all about Alexander Hamilton and why he is an american icon in this children's biography.
In this kids' biography, discover the amazing life story of Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States whose strong personality and work as an American statesman made him an icon of history and popular culture.
Alexander Hamilton is known not only for his political brilliance, but also for his strong principles and astonishing achievements....
In this kids' biography, discover the amazing life story of Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States whose strong personality and work as an American statesman made him an icon of history and popular culture.
Alexander Hamilton is known not only for his political brilliance, but also for his strong principles and astonishing achievements....
Author
Series
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne’s War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go "a-pirating." Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and down...
Author
Language
English
Description
James L. Buckley may be the only American alive who has held high office in each branch of the federal government as senator of New York, undersecretary of state under Ronald Reagan, and a judge on the U. S. Court of Appeals for the D. C. Circuit. His unique understanding of how Washington works equips him to address the intrusive and exponential growth of the federal government in the past forty years. In Freedom at Risk, Buckley's collected essays,...
Author
Language
English
Description
Saving Congress from Itself proposes a single reform: eliminate all federal grants-in-aid to state and local governments. This action would reduce federal spending by over $600 billion a year and have a profound effect on how we govern ourselves. The proliferation of federal grants-in-aid programs is of recent vintage: only about 100 such grants existed before Lyndon Johnson took office, and now they number more than 1, 100. Eliminating grants to...
25) Bonnie and Clyde
Author
Series
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
147 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered two of the worst figures in history, with the third book in this nonfiction series that focuses on the most despicable historical figures. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are possibly the most famous and most romanticized criminals in American history. When the police found photos of them posing with guns and goofing around, they became media darlings. However, their fame was short-lived,...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces stars and galaxies, describing how stars form constellations and the Earth's place in the galaxy, and provides tips for stargazing.
28) Jesse Owens
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Complemented by full-color photos, information sidebars and quotes, an early reader biography of the track-and-field Olympic gold medalist describes his childhood on an Alabama farm, his years as a world record-breaking student athlete, the discrimination that challenged his ambitions and his four gold-medal wins at the 1936 games in Berlin.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
127 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This lively reference book for the younger set introduces a variety of team and individual sports, including football, baseball, basketball, gymnastics, tennis, archery, diving, and track and field events"--
32) Who is Pel?̌
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
106 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the soccer star, discussing his childhood in Brazil, his relationship with his father, who taught him the sport, his role on the first Brazilian team to win the World Cup, and scoring his thousandth goal.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents the most interesting, monumental, and strange sports stories of the past year, including championship statistics in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf, and tennis.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Benedict Arnold fought for the colonies during the American Revolution and was even considered a patriotic war hero after being wounded in battle. But in 1780, he made a decision that no one could anticipate. He betrayed his fellow Americans and joined the British army"--
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: For sports fans everywhere! The 2017 edition of Year in Sports features full-color action photographs throughout, completely updated facts and stats, and a colorful interior design. Featuring info about all of the top athletes, championships, and legends from the major and secondary sports. Including all your favorite stars in baseball, basketball, football, and more, this book is perfect for sports beginners, as well as the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024
Physical Desc
50 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers will get to know more about #99, aka the home run hero, on the New York Yankees, as they learn about his record-breaking career and how he became the MLB star he is today.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of Alexander Hamilton, from his poor childhood in the West Indies and his military career in the Continental Army to his role in forming the United States's system of government.
38) Great explorers
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Examines the history of exploration, from the earliest explorers charting the Earth's lands and oceans to human exploration of space and the moon.
Author
Series
Publisher
grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
105 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
A biography of the legendary boxer, who began his career as Cassius Clay, discussing his prowess in the ring, his conversion to Islam and opposition to the Vietnam War, and his life after boxing.
40) X why Z?
Author
Publisher
Time Home Entertainment Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents answers to a variety of scientific questions, including why teeth fall out, why school buses are yellow, and why some trees stay green all winter.