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The Encyclopedia of World Sports
John Wukovits
Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 16, 2000)Provides an encyclopedic look at world sports, including equipment used, how each sport is played, and the history of each sport.
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Booker T. Washington and Education
John F. Wukovits
Hardcover (Lucent Books, June 16, 2008)Retells the life and career of Booker T. Washington, from his early life as a plantation slave in Virginia to his education, the founding of the Tuskeegee Institute, and his rise to prominence in the early twentieth century.
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Robin Williams
John F. Wukovits
Hardcover (Lucent, July 25, 2003)Profiles comedian and actor Robin Williams, whose award-winning career includes stand-up comedy work, the television series "Mork and Mindy," and movies such as "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Aladdin."
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America's Decades - The 1920s
John F. Wukovits
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, March 1, 2000)The 'roaring' twenties were a time of optimism and economic prosperity following the end of World War I. Chapters discuss topics such as Prohibition, the stock market crash of 1929, and the emerging influence of radio.
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The Encyclopedia of World of Sports
John Wukovits
Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 2000)Provides an encyclopedic look at world sports, including equipment used, how each sport is played, and the history of each sport.
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The Gunslingers
John Wukovits
Hardcover (Chelsea House Publishers, March 15, 1997)Describes the exploits of some of the men in the Old West, including John Wesley Hardin, Billy the Kid, "Doc" Holliday, and James Butler Hickok, who earned reputations for being deadly with a gun.
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People in the News - Colin Powell
John F. Wukovits
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 1999)A Bronze Star recipient for bravery under fire during the Vietnam War and a highly respected government adviser, Colin Powell so impressed associates at each step in his career that his name has been mentioned as a possible presidential candidate.
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George W. Bush: People In The News
John F. Wukovits
Hardcover (Diane Pub Co, April 1, 2000)None
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The Encyclopedia of the Winter Olympics
John F. Wukovits, John Wukovits
Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 16, 2002)Discusses the origins and history of the winter Olympics, describes the development and rules of each sport, profiles stars from earlier games, and offers statistics and lists of winners.
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World History Series - The Spanish-American War
John F. Wukovits
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Aug. 31, 2001)Though often overshadowed by World Wars I and II and Vietnam, the Spanish-American War had profound influence on the path the nation would take in the 20th century. The speedy victory by U. S. naval and land forces propelled the country to world power status, placed Theodore Roosevelt in the White House, and handed the United States the benefits and problems that come with holding new worldwide possessions.
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Eli Manning
John F. Wukovits
Library Binding (Lucent Books, April 9, 2010)Some kids find having a famous parent overwhelming. Others struggle to shine in the shadow of an older sibling. Eli Manning, son of legendary Ole Miss quarterback Archie Manning and younger brother of NFL star quarterback Peyton Manning, faced a double challenge. This profile offers insight into the life and career of Eli, the youngest Manning, who followed in his fatherÂ’s footsteps to Ole Miss and went on to lead the New York Giants to a stunning victory in Super Bowl XLII, winning the MVP award just one year after his older brother.
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Tobey Maguire
John F. Wukovits
Hardcover (Lucent, March 17, 2006)Based on the most current information, this biography traces Tobey Maguire's rise to Hollywood fame. The volume explains his difficult early life, which included frequent moves and absent parents, then goes on to record his start in the film industry and how he achieved superstardom in the movies.
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