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Books in Extraordinary Americans series

  • 16 Extraordinary Hispanic Americans

    Nancy Lobb

    Paperback (J Weston Walch, Jan. 1, 2007)
    16 fascinating profiles of Hispanic Americans who have changed and influenced history. Through brief, captivating biographies with low-level readability, students are inspired by examples of challenges overcome. Each biography includes a photograph, extension activities, background notes, a vocabulary list, and references.
  • 16 More Extraordinary Hispanic Americans

    Nancy Lobb

    Paperback (J Weston Walch, Feb. 10, 2009)
    More profiles from this popular series!High-interest/low-readability biographies Covers influential contemporary and historical figures, such as Gloria Estefan and Bill Richardson Inspiring examples of success and overcoming challenges Includes background notes, vocabulary lists, answers, and a bibliography Biographies included:Guy Gabaldon, US MarineNicholasa Mohr, artist/writerIsabel Allende, writer Mario Molina, scientist Bill Richardson, politicianCarlos Santana, musician Antonia Hernandez, civil rights lawyerGloria Estefan, singer Edgar Prado, jockeySalma Hayek, actress/producerChristy Turlington, model Rebecca Lobo, basketball playerAlex Rodriguez, baseball player Scott Gomez, hockey player Joseph Unanue, businessman Franklin Chang Diaz, astronaut
  • 16 Extraordinary Americans with Disabilities

    Nancy Lobb

    Paperback (J Weston Walch, Jan. 1, 2008)
    16 fascinating profiles of Americans who have changed and influenced history.
  • 16 Extraordinary American Women

    Emma Hahn

    Paperback (J Weston Walch, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Highlight the achievements of people who have changed American life and history! Eleanor Roosevelt Georgia O'Keeffe Bonnie Blair Rachel Carson Dorothea Lange Ella Fitzgerald Rosalyn Sussman Yalow Ruth Bader Ginsberg Ka'iulani of Hawaii Donna Karan Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman (Nellie Bly) Nikki Giovanni Eileen Collins Mary Jane Colter Susan Butcher Nancy Pelosi
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  • 16 Extraordinary African Americans

    Nancy Lobb

    Paperback (J Weston Walch, Jan. 1, 2007)
    16 fascinating profiles of African Americans who have changed and influenced history.Through brief, captivating biographies with low-level readability, students are inspired by examples of challenges overcome. Each biography includes a photograph, extension activities, background notes, a vocabulary list, and references.
  • 16 Extraordinary Hispanic Americans

    Nancy Lobb

    Paperback (J Weston Walch Pub, Oct. 1, 1995)
    Book by Lobb, Nancy
  • 16 Extraordinary American Women

    Emma Hahn

    Paperback (J Weston Walch Pub, Jan. 1, 1996)
    Book by Hahn, Emma
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  • 16 Extraordinary African Americans

    Nancy Lobb

    Paperback (J Weston Walch Pub, Oct. 1, 1995)
    16 Extraordinary African Americans (Extraordinary Americans) Book retails for $21.99
  • Dangerous Animals

    Robin Wasserman

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, June 1, 2003)
    A new series about the natural world, packed with EXTRAORDINARY facts and fun!Roar with the tigers, get snappy with the crocodiles, and travel back in time to roam with the dinosaurs! Watch out for bloodthirsty vampire bats and lethal black widow spiders that could be weaving a web in a bathroom near you!Each EXTRAORDINARY book is packed with mind-blowing facts, fantastic photos, and zany comic strips. Exciting information bursts off every page of these vibrant full-color books. Science and nature become fun when ordinary topics become EXTRAORDINARY!
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  • 16 Extraordinary Americans With Disabilities

    Nancy Lobb

    Paperback (J Weston Walch Pub, Dec. 1, 2001)
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  • Wild Weather

    Robin Wasserman

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, May 1, 2003)
    A new series about the natural world, packed with EXTRAORDINARY facts and fun!Feel the heat, battle the storm, or stare straight into the eye of a hurricane. Don't be scared -- be prepared for the truly amazing world of wild weather, from avoiding a lightning strike to escaping an avalanche!Each EXTRAORDINARY book is packed with mind-blowing facts, fantastic photos, and zany comic strips. Exciting information bursts off every page of these vibrant full-color books. Science and nature become fun when ordinary topics become EXTRAORDINARY!
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  • Volcanoes

    Jackie Gaff, Gabrielle Polt

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, July 1, 2003)
    A new series about the natural world, packed with EXTRAORDINARY facts and fun!Prepare to be blown away by the world's most explosive mountains! Find out more about terrifying tsunamis that travel the oceans with super speed. Get the lowdown on how to survive a monster quake! Each EXTRAORDINARY book is packed with mind-blowing facts, fantastic photos, and zany comic strips. Exciting information bursts off every page of these vibrant full-color books. Science and nature become fun when ordinary topics become EXTRAORDINARY!
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