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Mohamed Salah: Get to Know the Soccer Superstar
Nevien Shaabneh
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)Mohamed Salah has competed at the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. His speed, smarts, and skill have made him a top player on soccer fields around the world. Meet this top-scoring footballer as he strikes at victory.
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Elizabeth Warren: Get to Know the Persistent Politician
Dani Gabriel
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)Elizabeth Warren was the first woman senator elected in Massachusetts in 2013. But before she took that role, she was a respected professor of law. She has no fear of speaking up when she sees something she feels is wrong. Learn more about this powerful voice in the United States Senate.
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Top 101 Women of Stem
Nicholas Faulkner
Library Binding (Rosen Education Service, Aug. 15, 2016)This extensive and insightful text introduces readers to an eclectic mix of women who have excelled in all areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. Some of the figures are less well known than others, but all are highly accomplished and inspirational in their fields. This book offers biographies of astronauts, naturalists, zoologists, and astronomers, among many others. Any reader will be proud of the great pioneering work these women have done in their fields and be inspired to pursue such achievements on their own.
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Wilfred Grenfell: doctor, explorer
Joyce Blackburn
Hardcover (Zondervan Pub. House, March 15, 1966)None
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Top 101 Authors
Nicholas Faulkner
Library Binding (Rosen Education Service, Aug. 15, 2016)This comprehensive compendium profiles some of the most important, prolific, and influential authors in history. Readers will gain a greater understanding of figures they may already know and be introduced to those with whom they may be unfamiliar. The list is composed of a mix of writers from all different backgrounds and time periods, perfect for students of literature. This book follows the core standards in that it analyzes multiple authors and allows readers to compare and contrast their ideas. It also gives a sense of the canon in the context of history and society.
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Top 101 Mathematicians
Louis Coakley, Louis C Coakley
Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 15, 2016)Introduces readers to a collection of mathematicians, including ancient sages, Renaissance geniuses, Enlightenment-era polymaths, nineteenth-century innovators, some of the greatest minds of the twentieth century, and current leaders in the field.
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Top 101 Philosophers
Jeanne Nagle
Library Binding (Rosen Education Service, Jan. 1, 2014)Although their methodologies, areas of focus, and conclusions may diverge greatly, all philosophers in some form or another pose questions about universal truths. These individuals have elevated discourse and changed the way we interpret the world around us. Profiles of 101 of the most noteworthy individuals in the field introduce readers to the various philosophical schools of thought, as well as the ongoing questions and debates that have occupied philosophers and non-philosophers alike for centuries.
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Malcolm X: Get to Know the Civil Rights Activist
Ebony Joy Wilkins
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)Malcolm X is known as a leader of the civil rights movement. He faced racism, spent time in prison, became a minister, joined the Nation of Islam, left, took a pilgrimage to Mecca, traveled the world, and became a public figure before his assassination. Explore how his words shaped the civil rights movement and the people who called him a leader.
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Malcolm X: Get to Know the Civil Rights Activist
Ebony Joy Wilkins
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)Malcolm X is known as a leader of the civil rights movement. He faced racism, spent time in prison, became a minister, joined the Nation of Islam, left, took a pilgrimage to Mecca, traveled the world, and became a public figure before his assassination. Explore how his words shaped the civil rights movement and the people who called him a leader.
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People You Should Know
M. Michelle Derosier, Jehan Jones-Radgowski, Rebecca Ann Langston-George, John Joseph Micklos Jr.
Hardcover (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2019)Meet the people you should know. The lives of history-makers from the past and present come together in this engaging nonfiction series. Discover how their early days helped to shape their contributions later in life and why their work has a lasting impact today. Authentic narrative, vibrant photos and illustrations, sidebars, infographics, and fact boxes help readers get to know these amazing people.
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People You Should Know
M. Michelle Derosier, Jehan Jones-Radgowski, Rebecca Ann Langston-George, John Joseph Micklos Jr.
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2019)Meet the people you should know. The lives of history-makers from the past and present come together in this engaging nonfiction series. Discover how their early days helped to shape their contributions later in life and why their work has a lasting impact today. Authentic narrative, vibrant photos and illustrations, sidebars, infographics, and fact boxes help readers get to know these amazing people.
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Michelle Obama: Get to Know the Influential First Lady and Education Advocate
Lakita Wilson
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)The first black First Lady in U.S. history (and one of the most beloved), Michelle Obama brought intelligence and passion to her role. Readers will learn how her years as a daughter, student, lawyer, wife, and mother shaped her into the influential education, healthy living, and women's rights advocate she is today.
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