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  • Extraordinary Women in Politics

    Charles Gulotta

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1999)
    Presents biographical sketches of women who have been influential in the world's political arenas throughout history
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  • Amelia Earhart Flies Across the Atlantic

    Nel Yomtov

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Amelia Earhart was a woman of many successes. She had an eagerness to learn, and a true talent for flying. From the first time she rode in a plane, she knew she wanted to take control. She continued on to set records around the world. Fly through this inspiring title for young readers.
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  • Edmund Hillary Reaches the Top of Everest

    Nel Yomtov

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Climbing to the top of the world is no small feat. For Edmund Hillary and his partner, reaching the top of Mount Everest took dedication, patience, and a whole lot of guts. With little oxygen to breathe and little energy to carry them further, discover their steps to success in this thrilling read for young students.
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  • When Whales Cross the Sea: The Gray Whale Migration

    Sharon Katz Cooper, Tom Leonard

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Invite readers to swim alongside a gray whale as she heads south on the longest migration journey of any mammal on Earth. When Whales Cross the Sea enchants readers with a story-like narrative while subtly teaching the role of migration in the whale's life cycle. Includes a "fast facts" page, a glossary, and realistic, text-match illustrations.
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  • Extraordinary Hispanic Americans

    Susan Sinnott

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Profiles the lives of Hispanics who helped shape the history of the United States.
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  • When Butterflies Cross the Sky: The Monarch Butterfly Migration

    Sharon Katz Cooper, Joshua S. Brunet

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Focusing on the migration journey of one specific monarch butterfly, When Butterflies Cross the Sky engages readers with a story-like narrative while subtly teaching the role of migration in the butterfly's life cycle. Includes a "fast facts" page, a glossary, and realistic, text-match illustrations that pull readers right into the sky.
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  • Extraordinary Young People

    Marlene Targ Brill

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Sept. 1, 1999)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Biographical accounts of remarkable individuals in history who achieved noteworthy goals at an early age, from young warrior and Mongol leader Genghis Khan to nine-year-old world chess champion Nawrose Nur.
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  • Extraordinary People in the Movies

    Judy L. Hasday

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Profiles more than sixty actors, directors, and producers from different eras and cultures who have left their mark on their respective fields, from Charlie Chaplin to Drew Barrymore.

  • When Penguins Cross the Ice: The Emperor Penguin Migration

    Sharon Katz Cooper, Tom Leonard

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Show readers the role of migration in the life cycle of an Emperor penguin by letting them waddle alongside! When Penguins Cross the Ice focuses on the migration journey of one specific penguin, pulling readers into the heart of Antarctica with a story-like narrative and realistic, text-match illustrations. Includes a "fast facts" page and glossary.
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  • Spider Invasion

    Paul Blum

    Paperback (MMS Gold, Jan. 1, 2007)
    This is one in a series of books following Laura and Robert through off-beat, supernatural mysteries that combine an absorbing storyline with text appropriate for struggling readers. When a young boy's body is infested with spiders, and then goes missing, Agent Parker is on the case to discover the truth.
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  • Extraordinary Jewish Americans

    Philip Brooks

    Library Binding (Scholastic Library Publishing, March 1, 1998)
    Real-life stories of struggle, achievement, victory, and sometimes loss that are an ideal companion for history, social science, language and geography studies. The Extroardinary People series is the perfect starter for students who want to know more about the people who shaped their world, focusing on the unique histories of people from every culture, and every walk of life.
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  • Werewolf Eclipse

    Paul Blum

    Paperback (MMS Gold, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Close encounters with a werewolf lead the Agents to disobey orders. Only Parker and Tumbull can save innocent people from becoming the next victims of a werewolf attack.
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