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Books with author Jayne Keedle

  • Rachael Ray

    Jayne Keedle

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2009)
    Now expanded to 48 pages, our ongoing, exciting biography series introduces readers to some of the most remarkable people in recent times—and in the news today. People We Should Know gives readers a close-up look at key figures from a variety of arenas—from sports to politics. Each exciting book gives readers insight about each person’s early life, inspirations, and the struggles they faced on their rise to greatness.
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  • Ellen Ochoa

    Jayne Keedle

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Describes the life and accomplishments of Ellen Ochoa, from her childhood in California to her achievement as the first Hispanic woman in space.
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  • Jonas Brothers

    Jayne Keedle

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, July 1, 2009)
    This popular, best-selling biography series has been expanded and completely redesigned with new features to draw in reluctant readers. Today’s Superstars takes readers behind the headlines for a close-up look at the most popular stars from music, movies, television, and sports. Titles are selected from survey results of more than 1,000 kids. Each high-interest book in the series details the star’s early life and inspirations, rise to stardom, and impact on the world of sports or entertainment.
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  • Tsunamis and Floods

    Jayne Keedle

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, July 1, 2008)
    Introduces tsunamis and floods, discussing what causes them, their different types, and ten famous floods and tsunamis of the past.
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  • Volcanoes

    Jayne Keedle

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, July 1, 2008)
    Introduces volcanoes, discussing what causes them to erupt, their different types, and ten famous volcanic eruptions of the past.
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  • Jonas Brothers

    Jayne Keedle

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, July 1, 2009)
    This popular, best-selling biography series has been expanded and completely redesigned with new features to draw in reluctant readers. Today’s Superstars takes readers behind the headlines for a close-up look at the most popular stars from music, movies, television, and sports. Titles are selected from survey results of more than 1,000 kids. Each high-interest book in the series details the star’s early life and inspirations, rise to stardom, and impact on the world of sports or entertainment.
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  • West African Americans

    Jayne Keedle

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Describes the immigration, past and present, of West Africans to the United States and what they add to the culture.
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  • Ellen Ochoa

    Jayne Keedle

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2009)
    - Revised series is more accessible and reader-friendly for today's kids- Profiles of influential figures and newsmakers from different walks of life- Revised with fact boxes, sidebars, and pull quotes- A time line of career and personal milestones--new feature!- Fact Files highlight fun, lesser-known information- New 6 1/2 x 9 trim size!- Full-color photographs that closely match the text- Glossary, Index
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  • Mexican Americans

    Jayne Keedle

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Describes the immigration, past and present, of Mexicans to the United States and what they add to the culture.
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  • Zac Efron

    Jayne Keedle

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, July 1, 2008)
    Highlights the life of actor Zac Efron, who has starred in such films as "The Derby Stallion," "Hairspray," and "High School Musical."
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  • Oprah Winfrey

    Jayne Keedle

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, July 1, 2008)
    - The people kids want to read about--selected by a survey of 1,000 kids- Engaging text written at a level accessible to struggling readers- A time line of career and personal milestones- Fact files that include fun, little-known facts about the star- Full-color photographs- Glossary, Index
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  • Americans from the Caribbean and Central America

    Jayne Keedle

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Introduces Americans from the Caribbean and Central America, providing a history of the immigrant experience, and describing the lives of both ordinary and well-known Americans of this descent and their influence on American culture.
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