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Books with author Leanne K. Currie-McGhee

  • Miley Cyrus

    Leanne K. Currie-McGhee

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, May 8, 2009)
    Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, this contemporary biography series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers, examining why these well-known personages garnered public attention.
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  • Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Champion of Ghana's Disabled

    Leanne K. Currie-McGhee

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Profiles the man with one leg who biked across Ghana with the goal of changing Ghana's attitude toward the disabled.
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  • Exercise Addiction

    Leanne K. Currie-McGhee

    eBook (Lucent Books Inc, Feb. 10, 2011)
    These books offer readers a means of understanding various ailments; clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how we cope with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; ; All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.
  • Careers in Online Gaming

    Leanne Currie-McGhee

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    The video game industry is booming and career options are growing. Game designers, audio engineers, and game testers are just a few of the jobs profiled in Careers in Online Gaming. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
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  • Alicia Keys

    Leanne K. Currie-McGhee

    eBook (Lucent Books Inc, May 24, 2012)
    This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today’s most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; This volume of Lucent’s People in the News series provides a balanced biographical overview of singer/songwriter Alicia Keys. Chapters discuss her childhood and early career, her extremely successful debut album, her subsequent follow-up albums, and the singer's acting career and charity work.; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how other regard them. Each book in this series includes sidebars, photographs, annotated bibliographies, timelines, and comprehensive indexes.
  • Protecting Ecosystems

    Leanne Currie-McGhee

    language (Cherry Lake Publishing, Jan. 12, 2014)
    The Hands on Science series provides students with background on key concepts in Science. Each title includes engaging hands on exercises that bring the concepts to life for kids. Real World Science: Protecting Ecosystems, provide information on natural changes vs. changes brought about by people, wise use of ecosystems, and restoring damaged ecosystems.
  • Human Trafficking

    Leanne Currie-McGhee

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2017)
    An introduction to human trafficking discusses the reasons it still flourishes, the challenges that face victims even after rescue, and how people are working to make a change.
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  • Exercise Addiction

    Leanne K. Currie-McGhee

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Feb. 10, 2011)
    These books offer readers a means of understanding various ailments; clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how we cope with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; ; All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.
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  • Alicia Keys

    Leanne K. Currie-McGhee

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, May 24, 2012)
    This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today's most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; This volume of Lucent's People in the News series provides a balanced biographical overview of singer/songwriter Alicia Keys. Chapters discuss her childhood and early career, her extremely successful debut album, her subsequent follow-up albums, and the s; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well
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  • A Career in Mechanical Engineering

    Leanne K Currie-McGhee

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Have you ever ridden a bike? Do you lock your door? When it is hot out, do you enjoy the cool inside due to air conditioning? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have used a product or system designed and developed by a mechanical engineer. Everywhere around you, you encounter the work of mechanical engineers-- any product or system you use that contains moving parts, is likely to have begun with a mechanical engineer, or a team of engineers including a mechanical engineer, as they designed the product and developed the process for producing it.With constant advancement of new products and machinery used to create such products, mechanical engineers are at the forefront of technological changes. They design, analyze and manufacture systems and products, and develop processes used to make products that are a part of people's lives. Innovation and technology create exciting possibilities for the mechanical engineering field and those who work in the field--
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  • Living on Your Own

    Leanne Currie-McGhee

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    "Moving into ones own place is a major step to independence. Preparation such as budgeting and saving is key to a successful transition. Real-world examples, relevant facts, and fully documented quotes from teens and experts bring concepts to life"--
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  • Adoptive Families

    Leanne Currie-McGhee

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2018)
    "Today, approximately one out of every 25 families have an adopted child. This book presents a real-world look at how American families are changing and helps teen readers gain an understanding of what it is like to be part of an adoptive family"--