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  • Measuring the Earth: Eratosthenes and His Celestial Geometry

    Mary Gow

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, June 1, 2009)
    "A biography of ancient Greek mathematician Eratosthenes, who used geometry to calculate the circumference of the earth. He is also known as the Father of Geography"--Provided by publisher.
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  • All About Braille: Reading by Touch

    Laura S. Jeffrey

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Discusses the history of braille, including how and why it was invented, and the current advances.
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  • Abolitionists and Slave Resistance: Breaking the Chains of Slavery

    Judith Edwards, Henry Louis Gates

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, May 1, 2004)
    Describes the various forms of resistance to slavery, including rebellion, sabotage, the rise of the abolitionist movement, fugitive slaves and the Underground Railroad, and the role of former slaves in the Union Army.
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  • Richard Pancho Gonzales: Tennis Champion

    Doreen Gonzales

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Details the life and career of the Mexican American who became a brilliant success as a tennis champion, examining his dedication as a player and a competitor.
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  • Cheerleading Basics

    Lisa Mullarkey

    Paperback (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2010)
    If you've ever admired cheerleaders revving up a crowd, this is the book for you! Author Lisa Mullarkey explains how to get started in cheerleading, from what kind of squad might be right for you to some basic motions, chants, and cheers. Fun illustrations, sidebars, and crafts are included.
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  • Jackie Robinson: Baseball's Civil Rights Legend

    Karen Mueller Coombs

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Explores the life and career of Jackie Robinson, from his childhood in Pasadena, California, through his struggles with prejudice and discrimination, to his success as a major league baseball player
  • Modern-Day Serial Killers

    Don Rauf

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Explores the crimes of notorious serial killers, including Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and Richard Ramirez.
  • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: A Dark Graphic Novel

    Sergio A. Sierra, Meritxell Ribas

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Author Sergio A. Sierra and illustrator Meritxell Ribas reanimate Mary Shelley’s classic tale. Traumatized by the death of his mother, young Victor Frankenstein vows to discover the secrets of life and death. He assembles a monster from parts of corpses and uses electricity to bring it to life. Horrified by what he has done, Frankenstein abandons the creature, who is met by fear, rejection, and violence wherever he goes. He learns to loathe himself and his creator and sets out to destroy everyone Frankenstein loves. This title includes safe 'PG' text and illustrations.
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  • Top 10 American Women's Figure Skaters

    Margaret Poynter

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Nov. 1, 1998)
    Profiles ten notable women figure skaters in American history, including Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, and Kristi Yamaguchi.
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  • Jesse Owens: I Always Loved Running

    Jeff Burlingame, Russell L Adams

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 2011)
    In 1936, in front of 110,000 spectators at the Olympic Stadium in Germany, Jesse Owens blew away the competition in the 100-meter final to claim the title of “World’s Fastest Man.” He won the gold medal in front of Germany’s brutal dictator, Adolf Hitler, defying the Nazi leader’s racist ideology. Owens won three more gold medals at the Olympics and returned to the United States a hero. Author Jeff Burlingame explores the life of one of the greatest and most influential athletes in American history, from his humble childhood to his legacy on and off the track.
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda: Composer, Actor, and Creator of Hamilton

    Kathryn Harrison

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Presents the life of the writer, composer, actor, and rapper starring in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Hamilton.
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  • The 1920s from Prohibition to Charles Lindbergh

    Stephen Feinstein

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2006)
    A chronicle of the 1920s, including the fads, triumphs, tragedies, and fashions of that decade.
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