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2) LeBron James
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This title introduces readers to LeBron James, covering his early life, career, and life off the court. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
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Recorded Books, Inc
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2014
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Español
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Las memorias de Esmeralda Santiago, Cuando era puertorriquena, continua con El amante turco. A los 21 anos, Esmeralda se mueve desde Brooklyn para comenzar una vida con Ulvi, una dominante, condescendiente turcos inmigrantes varios anos mayor que ella. Despues de anos de abuso, Esmeralda encuentra la fuerza para obtener un titulo de Harvard y dejar Ulvi, en ultima instancia, demostrando "siempre habra otro tren."
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"My Inventions" is a candid and illuminating autobiography of Nikola Tesla, one of the most important technological innovators of the modern industrial age. Famous for the radio, robotics, and wireless energy, Tesla quickly gained international notoriety for his pioneering inventions as much for his eccentric life. Perhaps no one in his day more thoroughly embodied the archetype of the "mad scientist". This firsthand account reveals the fascinating...
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In 23 NFL seasons, Tom Brady showed he was the greatest quarterback in league history by winning an unmatched seven Super Bowls. But he had to prove himself every step of the way. Brady started out as a backup on his high school, college, and NFL teams. Through talent, hard work, and sheer determination, Brady reached a level of success rarely seen in pro sports. Along the way, he became a fashion icon, an entertainer, and a business tycoon. Explore...
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Taylor Swift is a music star. As a child, Taylor knew she loved to sing. From her family's Christmas tree farm to her first Grammy award at age 20, this young star has accomplished a lot. And it was just the start! In 2018, Taylor decided to use her platform to speak out for causes that were important to her. This young star has so much she still wants to accomplish—and she has the determination to get it done! Learn about Taylor's journey as...
7) Hunger
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Knut Hamsun believed that modern literature should express the complexity of the human mind and nowhere is that philosophy more evident than in this stunning modern masterpiece, "Hunger." First published in 1890 in Norwegian and based on Hamsun's own experiences with poverty prior to his success as an author, "Hunger" tells the story of an unnamed vagrant who stumbles around the streets of Norway's capital city of Kristiania (now Oslo) looking for...
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Delve into the whimsical world of "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman," a groundbreaking novel that revolutionized the literary landscape.
Sterne's work, inspired by the likes of Cervantes and John Locke, challenges traditional narrative forms through its playful digressions, innovative typography, and satirical tone. The novel humorously narrates the life of Tristram Shandy, making it a pioneering precursor to stream of consciousness...
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In 2020, US Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett became the fifth woman to serve on the country's highest court.
The daughter of a lawyer and a high school teacher, Coney Barrett grew up with an interest in the law. Her parents and teachers encouraged her and taught her that girls could do anything boys could do. Coney Barrett has carried that lesson with her throughout her life.
After earning a bachelor of arts degree in English...
10) My Life and Work
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Anyone can think up an idea. The thing that counts is developing it into a practical product. The lessons of Henry Ford, one of America's greatest business innovators, are as fresh and vital today as they were in 1922, when this extraordinary book was first published. Ford explains: how his experiences as an employee influenced his philosophies as an employer. It's easy to see that much of Ford's wisdom has been, forgotten today and that individual...
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Elizabeth Gaskell's The Life of Charlotte Brontë (1857) is a pioneering biography of one great Victorian woman novelist by another. Gaskell was a friend of Charlotte Brontë, and, having been invited to write the official life, determined both to tell the truth and to honour her friend. She contacted those who had known Charlotte and travelled extensively in England and Belgium to gather material. She wrote from a vivid accumulation of letters, interviews,...
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BookaVivo
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2021
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Español
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Este libro es un boleto de entrada para una fiesta en la que todos hablan, todos gritan, todos opinan, se contradicen y hasta dicen mentiras. Bienvenidos. Soledad & Compañía es un retrato humano, fresco e irreverente de Gabriel García Márquez donde se entretejen las voces de sus amigos, sus seres queridos y hasta sus detractores, quienes nunca antes habían compartido sus historias con el primerio Nobel. Habla su mítica agente Carmen Balcells,...
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Long-serving Congressman, Vice President, and now President. Joe Biden's journey to the highest position in the land has been long and winding. As a child, he didn't let his stutter stop him from success; as a senator, he carried on despite personal heartbreak; and now, as president, we'll see all this man can do. Learn about the spectacular life of America's 46th president. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Suggested websites...
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From sit-ins at lunch counters to sit-ins on the Congress floor, marching in Selma to marching through the halls of the Capitol, John Lewis fought for what he believed in. The incredible civil rights activist had plenty of experience under his belt by the time he stood in front of a quarter of a million people as the youngest leader of the March on Washington. John continued on with the same passion as he turned to create change from within the government....
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Levine Querido
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An incredible true story in graphic novel form that lays bare the tortured and triumphant history of Taiwan, an island claimed and fought over by many countries, through the life story of a man who lived through its most turbulent times.
Part One: Taiwan, 1930s. Tsai Kun-lin, an ordinary boy born in Qingshui, recounts a carefree childhood despite the Japanese...
An incredible true story in graphic novel form that lays bare the tortured and triumphant history of Taiwan, an island claimed and fought over by many countries, through the life story of a man who lived through its most turbulent times.
Part One: Taiwan, 1930s. Tsai Kun-lin, an ordinary boy born in Qingshui, recounts a carefree childhood despite the Japanese...
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"The Confessions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau" is a one-of-a-kind autobiography. Up until its publication in 1782, only two autobiographies had ever been written, and both were written by devout religious saints. Highly scandalous yet witty in nature, calling Rousseau's work an "autobiography" is a loose categorization of the text, as many of the stories and tales have been proven false, yet Rousseau told the truth about the spirit of his life through...
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America Ferrera is a star on and off the screen. From winning an Emmy at only 22 years of age for a groundbreaking role as Latina fashionista and beauty-on-the-inside Betty, to flying through the skies atop the dragon in How to Train Your Dragon, you might think being a successful actor would be enough for America. But that's just the tip of the iceberg for this powerful woman. Her work off-screen to stand up for the rights of women, immigrants, and...
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Lerner Publishing Group
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2017
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Español
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¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo es un día en la vida de un maestro? ¡De ayudar a los estudiantes a dar pruebas, los maestros son responsables de ayudar a su comunidad a aprender cosas nuevas! Las fotos coloridas atraen a los lectores jóvenes a aprender sobre el papel de los maestros en su comunidad. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico y un glosario de fotos ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de aprendizaje de no ficción. Ever wonder what...
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First published in 1868, "Behind the Scenes: or, Thirty Years a Slave, And Four Years in the White House" is the intimate autobiography of Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, a former slave who became a successful seamstress and eventual close confidante and friend of Mary Todd Lincoln. Keckley was born into slavery in 1818 and suffered great hardship and abuse at the hands of her master and the white citizens of Hillsborough, North Carolina. She earned enough...
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