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Books in Hispanic Headliners series

  • Mark Sanchez: Quarterback on the Rise

    Zella Williams

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Since college, Mark Sanchez has been a symbol and role model for Mexican-Americans of every age, but especially for young people. Readers will find out about his early life, education, and his rise to starting quarterback in the NFL. This is an engaging look at a young quarterback on the rise.
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  • Shakira: Star Singer

    Zella Williams

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Examines the life of the popular Colombian singer, songwriter, musician, and philanthropist.
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  • Great American Baseball Strike

    Blackbirch

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press, Oct. 1, 1995)
    The award-winning reporter explains the issues and the underlying factors behind the recent baseball strike that resulted in making 1994 the first year since 1904 that did not have a World Series.
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  • Mark Sanchez: Quarterback on the Rise

    Zella Williams

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Looks at the life and career of the talented young New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez.
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  • Selena Gomez: Actress and Singer

    Zella Williams

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Presents the life and accomplishments of the teen actress and singer, from her childhood and early acting roles to her rise in popularity through her music career and such acting roles as "Wizards of Waverly Place."
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  • Tony Romo: Star Quarterback

    Zella Williams

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Looks at the life and career of the star Dallas Cowboy quarterback Tony Romo.
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  • Sonia Sotomayor: Supreme Court Justice

    Zella Williams

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2010)
    The stirring and inspiring life of Sonia Sotomayorwhich readers will find hard to forgetis examined in this book. From early life in Bronx project housing to Princeton and Yale, this Supreme Court Associate Judge is a historical figure in the making.
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  • America Ferrera: Award-Winning Actress

    Zella Williams

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Looks at the life and career of popular young actress America Ferrera.
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  • Kosovo: The Splintering of Yugoslavia

    Tricia Andryszewski

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press, April 1, 2000)
    Illustrations, maps, and graphs enhance this informative guide about the history of Yugoslavia, its Serbian past and its present day conflict with a look at the internal cultural strife, the recent U.S. bombings, and more.
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  • Selena Gomez: Actress and Singer

    Zella Williams

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Best known for her roles as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, Selena Gomez is just beginning to come into her own as an actress and singer. Readers will be thrilled to find out what goes on behind the scenes in Gomezs life, career, and private endeavors such as volunteer work.
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  • Tony Romo: Star Quarterback

    Zella Williams

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Tony Romo is a successful quarterback in the NFL, currently working with his Dallas Cowboy teammates toward the ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl Championship. Full-color photographs and a lively yet straightforward narrative give students a behind the scenes look at his interesting life and career.
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  • Sonia Sotomayor: Supreme Court Justice

    Zella Williams

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2010)
    The stirring and inspiring life of Sonia Sotomayorwhich readers will find hard to forgetis examined in this book. From early life in Bronx project housing to Princeton and Yale, this Supreme Court Associate Judge is a historical figure in the making.
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