Jim Gigliotti
41) Toronto Raptors
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Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Toronto Raptors one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites, a look at the...
42) Football
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In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make products better is a critical skill for kids to possess. This book uses a sport kid's love, football, to highlight how innovation has been used to make the game and the people who play it, better
43) Hurricanes
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Whipping winds and powerful rainstorms of hurricanes cause many problems. Learn how these storms affect people in the United States.
45) Peyton Manning
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Time to look into the mind of football's most powerful passer. Peyton Manning has been setting records since he was in high school. This book takes you inside the huddle and behind the scenes to find out how he became a winner. They are the heroes, the winners, the champions. They are the people whose exploits thrill and inspire us all. They are the World's Greatest Athletes, and this series celebrates their lives and accomplishments. Written by top...
46) Power pitchers
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Briefly describes some of baseball's best contemporary pitchers.
47) Tom Brady
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From unheralded sixth-round draft pick to Super Bowl hero--Tom Brady's journey to NFL stardom has been as rapid as it was surprising! Read how he combines humility, grace, and gritty determination to help his New England Patriots team succeed. They are the heroes, the winners, the champions. They are the people whose exploits thrill and inspire us all. They are the World's Greatest Athletes, and this series celebrates their lives and accomplishments....
51) Miranda Lambert
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"Miranda Lambert is one of the most popular country artists of our time. Just who is she? Look inside to learn how Miranda made it to the top of the music charts."--Back cover.
56) Talkin' hockey
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"Sacks, blitzes, bombs, and so much more! Find out what all those football words mean when you pull on your helmet and learn how to 'talk like a football player' "--Provided by publisher.
57) Michelle Wie
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Before she turned 17, Michelle Wie was a national champion golfer, had outperformed men twice her age, signed a gigantic sponsorship deal, and turned pro. What will she do when she grows up? Meet her inside. They are the heroes, the winners, the champions. They are the people whose exploits thrill and inspire us all. They are the World's Greatest Athletes, and this series celebrates their lives and accomplishments. Written by top national sportswriters,...
58) Bruno Mars
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Bruno Mars is a pop music superstar. So how did this incredible talent rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Bruno's early life and his many musical achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even the most reluctant...
59) Talkin' football
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"Sacks, blitzes, bombs, and so much more! Find out what all those football words mean when you pull on your helmet and learn how to 'talk like a football player' "--Provided by publisher.
60) Smoke jumpers
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Smoke appears over a remote forest . . . and the smoke jumpers leap into action! Ride along with these brave men and women and learn about how they do this dangerous job. Today's reluctant readers are easily drawn to the distractions of electronic games, DVDs, and TV. But what if they had a book series designed just for them? What if all the titles featured high-interest topics, rockin' designs, and language kids understand? Our Reading Rocks! series...