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  • Grover Cleveland

    Jeff C. Young

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, Oct. 1, 2003)
    A biography of the twenty-second president of the United States--the only president to serve two nonconsecutive terms--includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Grover Cleveland.

  • James Buchanan

    Jeff C. Young

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, Feb. 1, 2003)
    A biography of the fifteenth president of the United States, describing his attempts to lead a divided nation under the scourge of slavery.

  • Chester A. Arthur

    Jeff C. Young

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, Sept. 1, 2002)
    A biography of the twenty-first president of the United States, focusing on his personal life, education, and political career, includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs.
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  • Bleeding Kansas And the Violent Clash over Slavery in the Heartland

    Jeff C. Young

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, Nov. 1, 2006)
    Describes the clashes between pro-slavery and antislavery forces in Kansas during the nineteenth century.
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  • Top 10 Basketball Shot-Blockers

    Jeff C. Young

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 2000)
    Profiles the lives and careers of ten of the best shot-blockers in professional basketball history, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Patrick Ewing, and David Robinson
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  • Great Communicator: The Story of Ronald Reagan

    Jeff C. Young

    Library Binding (Morgan Reynolds Pub, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Traces the life and career of the fortieth president of the United States, discussing his early years as an actor and his political career.
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  • True Underground Rescue Stories

    Jeff C Young

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Dec. 1, 2010)
    A baby trapped in a well, a man looking for caves in Kentucky, coal miners and gold miners put in deadly predicaments, and a man rescuing another from an oncoming subway train. What do these stories have in common? They are all dramatic accounts of rescue missions that took place below the surface of the earth. These true stories will excite the reader while teaching what it means to sacrifice for others for the betterment of all.
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  • Trucks: The Ins and Outs of Monster Trucks, Semis, Pickups, and Other Trucks

    Jeff C. Young

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2009)
    The earliest trucks crept along bumpy gravel roads, barely reaching 12 miles per hour. But today, there’s no question that trucks rule the road. Learn all about these monstrous vehicles, from the heaviest haulers in the gravel pit to high flying, super-powered monster trucks and everything in between.
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  • Motorcycles: The Ins and Outs of Superbikes, Choppers, and Other Motorcycles

    Jeff C. Young

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2010)
    Motorcycles have been around less than 150 years, but these mega machines on two wheels have the most die hard fans around. Get ready for an adrenaline packed thrill ride as you learn everything from what’s behind a Harley’s rumble to what put the super in Superbikes.
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  • Burning Up the Court: The Miami Heat

    Jeff C. Young

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, Sept. 1, 2007)
    From Coach Pat Riley to NBA stars Shaquille O'Neill and others, this guide provides a behind-the-scenes look at this championship team through highlights of their games, in-depth player information, and vivid action photos.
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  • Yao Ming: Basketball's Big Man

    Jeff C Young

    Library Binding (Enslow Publishers, Feb. 1, 2005)
    A biography of the China-born center for the Houston Rockets chronicles his odyssey from his Shanghai youth, through his first year in the NBA and the challenges he has faced, to his role as an international sports icon.
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  • Leading the Pack: Dogsled Racing

    Jeff C. Young

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2011)
    This title introduces readers to the adventurous sport of dogsled racing. Readers will discover the sport's unique, must-have equipment in the text and diagrams, from dogs and sleds to ropes, booties, harnesses, axes, snowshoes, sleeping bags, and proper clothing. Important safety practices for dogs and mushers are also covered. Chapters highlight dogsledding history, types of dogsled racing, and racing rules. They also cover dog breeds, diet, and training, and famous athletes, including Martin Buser, Jeff King, Doug Swingley, Rick Swenson, Libby Riddles, and Susan Butcher. Sidebars on the Iditarod and dogsledding lingo will put readers in the know. Readers can also find out how to get started in this exhilarating sport, from finding a club to physical and mental requirements. And, they can learn about popular racing spots, including the United States, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Germany, and France. Striking, colorful photos will put readers right in the middle of this action-packed sport. They'll have a blast getting ready for an Adrenaline Adventure! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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