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LeBron James: Basketball Legend
Shanya Worthy
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Feb. 10, 2010)- 1st grade reading level provides struggling elementary and middle school students with high interest topics presented in an adult format that prevents embarrassment- Photos of each inspiring man or woman complements information on their accomplishments- Celebrates cultural diversity and the achievements of great African-Americans- Lavishly illustrated- Music titles form a part of the art and culture curriculum for specific state standards- Sports titles on athletes that are positive role models- Excellent for character building; teaches resilience and perseverance- Biographical timeline in each volume
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Larry Fitzgerald: Pro Bowl Receiver
Brady Reinegal
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 31, 2010)A wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL, Larry Fitzgerald is known for his tremendous athletic skill. This book introduces the reader to Fitzgerald and his extreme talent on the football field.
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Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime
Mary Ann Hoffman
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)Scott Joplin was a composer and pianist who achieved great fame for his unique ragtime compositions. Before his early death at the age of 48, Joplin had composed music that would define an era and remain influential for a century
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Prince Fielder: Home-Run King
Aidan Francis
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)- 1st grade reading level provides struggling elementary and middle school students with high interest topics presented in an adult format that prevents embarrassment- Photos of each inspiring man or woman complements information on their accomplishments- Celebrates cultural diversity and the achievements of great African-Americans- Lavishly illustrated- Music titles form a part of the art and culture curriculum for specific state standards- Sports titles on athletes that are positive role models- Excellent for character building; teaches resilience and perseverance- Biographical timeline in each volume
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John Lee Hooker: Master of Boogie and Blues
Therese Shea
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)This Grammy-winning blues guitarist and songwriter began his life as the son of a sharecropper in Mississippi. His triumph over adversity in the music industry is an inspirational tale of how talent can override all challenges.
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Ryan Howard: Power Hitter
Elijah Jude Gose
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)Introduces the Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, and recounts his life and his accomplishments on the baseball field.
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Robert Johnson: Legend of the Delta Blues
Patrick James
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)Introduces the noted early twentieth-century blues musician Robert Johnson, recounts his life, and explains why he was famous.
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John Lee Hooker: Master of Boogie and Blues
Therese Shea
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)Introduces the Mississippi blues and boogie musician John Lee Hooker, recounts his life, and explains why he was famous.
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Bo Diddley: Rock & Roll All-Star
Greg Roza
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)Introduces the early rock musician Bo Diddley, recounts his life, and explains why he was famous.
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Robert Johnson: Legend of the Delta Blues
Patrick James, Therese Shea
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)Robert Johnson was the most famous of the Delta blues musicians, due to his remarkable combination of voice, guitar, and songwriting talents. Johnsons tragically short life is full of interesting events that are engagingly addressed in this book.
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Bo Diddley: Rock & Roll All-Star
Greg Roza
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Feb. 10, 2010)Bo Diddleyknown as The Originatorwas an influential American rock & roll singer and songwriter known for his unique transitional style. This book follows his life and accomplishments from his birth in Mississippi to his Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Dwight Howard: Superman of Basketball
Malcolm J. Harasymiw
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)This basketball power forward is nicknamed Superman for his super skills on the court. This book is a super source of information on Dwight Howards life and successes.
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