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Books published by publisher Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink

  • Figure Skating

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Library Binding (Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink, July 1, 2017)
    An introduction to "men's and women's singles program, ice dancing, pairs skating, and the team figure skating events, [including] a primer to some rules and athletes that may participate in the Winter Olympic Games"--
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  • Snowboarding

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Library Binding (Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink, July 1, 2017)
    "A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Olympic snowboarding. Includes descriptions of slopestyle, halfpipe, snowboard cross, and parallel slalom events, along with the new big air event. Readers will get a primer to some rules and athletes that may participate in the 2018 PeyongChang, South Korea, Winter Olympic Games"--
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  • Blacktip Reef Sharks

    Allan Morey

    Library Binding (Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink, July 1, 2016)
    "This photo-illustrated book describes the blacktip reef shark. Explains their coral reef habitat, their life cycle, and how they hunt prey. Includes information on what makes them good sharks for zoo aquariums and the work being done to protect this shark from overfishing"--
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  • Bearded Dragons

    Elizabeth Raum

    Library Binding (Amicus High Interest, Sept. 1, 2014)
    "Amicas High Interest an imprint of Amicas"--Title page verso.
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  • Bomb-Sniffing Dogs

    Ann Weil

    Library Binding (Amicus High Interest, July 1, 2013)
    Describes dogs that work to detect explosives in many locations. Explains training dogs and handlers require, along with the best breeds for the job. Includes stories of dogs that have worked on K9 Police squads and as military working dogs in Iraq.
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  • J. J. Watt

    Elizabeth Raum

    Library Binding (Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink, July 1, 2017)
    A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lebron James. Describes his childhood, when he started playing basketball, and how he got to be an NBA player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites
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  • Canoeing

    Matt Doeden

    Library Binding (Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink, July 1, 2016)
    "This photo-illustrated book for elementary students describes canoes and ways to get started in this outdoor sport. Includes information on where to canoe, portaging, equipment needed, and how to stay safe in the water"--
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  • Rock Climbing

    Matt Doeden

    Library Binding (Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink, July 1, 2016)
    "This photo-illustrated book for elementary students describes the sport of climbing. Includes information on safety, equipment, and good mountains, hills, or cliff faces to try this adventure sport"--
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  • U.S. Secret Service

    Kirsten W Larson

    Hardcover (Amicus High Interest, July 1, 2016)
    "This photo-illustrated book describes the life of a US Secret Service agents, including their work catching counterfeiters and protecting the president of the United States. Describes training required to be an agent and what a day in the life is like in the field"--
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  • Superstars of the NHL

    Todd Kortemeier

    Library Binding (Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink, July 1, 2016)
    Looks at some of the biggest stars of the NHL, including Gordie Howe, Alexander Ovechkin, and Jonathan Toews.
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  • Superstars of the Miami Heat

    Max Hammer Dr

    Hardcover (Amicus High Interest, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Presents some of the Miami Heats greatest players and their achievements in pro basketball, including Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.
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  • Superstars of the San Antonio Spurs

    Paul Hoblin

    Hardcover (Amicus High Interest, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Presents some of the San Antonio Spurs greatest players and their achievements in pro basketball, including George Gervin, Tim Duncan, and Kawhi Leonard.
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