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Jim Carrey
Amy Stone
Hardcover (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, July 15, 2007)Highlights the life and career of the comedian who has starred in such movies as "The Mask," "Dumb and Dumber," and "The Truman Show."
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Oil Rig Roughneck
Geoffrey M. Horn
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2008)Describes the work that oil rig roughnecks do, and discusses the structure of the oil industry, life on a rig, offshore drilling, and Middle Eastern oil.
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Earth's Weather and Climate
Jim Pipe
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Dec. 15, 2007)Explains the difference between weather and climate, describes how scientists study them, and discusses what causes everyday and extreme weather conditions.
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Louis Armstrong
Kerri O'hern, Gini Holland, Anthony Spay, Alex Campbell
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Dec. 15, 2005)Depicts the life and career of the popular jazz musician, and describes his contributions to American music.
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Jonas Brothers
Jayne Keedle
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, July 1, 2009)This popular, best-selling biography series has been expanded and completely redesigned with new features to draw in reluctant readers. TodayÂ’s Superstars takes readers behind the headlines for a close-up look at the most popular stars from music, movies, television, and sports. Titles are selected from survey results of more than 1,000 kids. Each high-interest book in the series details the starÂ’s early life and inspirations, rise to stardom, and impact on the world of sports or entertainment.
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Mail Carriers
Joann Early Macken
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 1, 2010)Everyone loves getting mail. Mail carriers deliver letters and packages of all kinds. Some mail carriers drive cars and trucks, while others walk around town to deliver the mail. Readers are taken on a tour of the lives and days of our mail carriers.
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The Bombing Of Pearl Harbor
Elizabeth Hudson-Goff, Michael V. Uschan, Guus Floor
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Dec. 15, 2005)Depicts events leading up to and resulting from the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on American battleships at Pearl Harbor, which brought the United States into World War II.
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Miranda Cosgrove
Autumn Roza, Greg Roza
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Aug. 15, 2010)Actress Miranda Cosgrove has been acting since the age of 3. Shes also spurred a career as a recording artist. This biography, filled with fun fact boxes and sidebars, explores this young superstars life, from her discovery by a talent agent to her acceptance of awards. A timeline is included.
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Earth's Water Cycle
Amy Bauman
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Dec. 15, 2007)Describes how water moves around the Earth's surface, the importance of water to life on Earth, and the dangers posed to fresh water by human action and inaction.
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Meteorologist
Geoffrey M. Horn
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, July 1, 2008)Describes the tasks and responsibilities of meteorologists, and the training and equipment needed for the job.
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Science Fiction & Fantasy /Frankenstein/ War of the Worlds/ 2, Leagues Under the Sea: Frankenstein / War of the Worlds / 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Seymour Reit, Tea Benduhn, Monica Rausch
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Jan. 12, 2007)Presents graphic adaptions of "Frankenstein," "The War of the Worlds," and "20,000 Leagues under the Sea."
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