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Books in True Books series

  • Being Your Best at Football

    Nel Yomtov

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2016)
    Provides information about the sport of American football, discussing football fundamentals, the gear needed to play, how the playing field is laid out, what roles each position on a team plays, and some of its greatest players.
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  • The Rhode Island Colony

    Kevin Cunningham

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    A history of the Rhode Island colony, from the lives of its earliest Indian inhabitants through its involvement in the American Revolution.
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  • Barack Obama

    Robin S. Doak

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 15, 2013)
    In 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected president of the United States. Readers will learn all about the 44th president, from his youth in Hawaii to his accomplishments in office. They will also discover how his life experiences have shaped his political views and what difficulties he will face in the upcoming 2012 election.
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  • The Massachusetts Colony

    Kevin Cunningham

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)
    A True Book-The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You'll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.
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  • The Timucua

    Emily J. Dolbear, Peter Benoit

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)
    Learn how the Timucua Indians lived, including unique fishing traps, the arrival of Europeans, and sports they played.
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  • Your Pet Iguana

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Dec. 30, 2006)
    Suggests what to consider when selecting an iguana for a pet, and explains the lizard's housing, food, healthcare, and activity needs.
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  • Muhammad Ali

    Josh Gregory

    Paperback (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Feb. 1, 2017)
    Over the course of his amazing life, legendary boxer Muhammad Ali made a huge impact both inside and outside the ring.Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn how Ali first started boxing and what made him such a powerful fighter. They will also find out about efforts to battle racism, his impact on the civil rights movement, his philanthropic endeavors, and much more.
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  • The Moon

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2008)
    How's the weather on the Moon? There is no weather! Discover more true and surprising facts about the moon. Includes a map of the moon's cool paces, time lines, drawings, photos--and a peek at an astronaut's space suit.
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  • Mars

    Elaine Landau

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2008)
    Describes the geography and atmosphere of Mars, its place in the solar system, its moons, and the scientific missions sent there.
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  • Hillary Clinton

    Robin S. Doak

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 15, 2013)
    As a first lady, a senator, and secretary of state, Hillary Clinton has long been one of the nation's most influential political figures. Readers will follow along with this incredible leader's life story, from her childhood and earliest political activity to her recent activities as secretary of state.
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  • Mexico

    Elaine Landau

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2008)
    Examines the country of Mexico, including its history, geography, people, arts, language, festivals, food, and recreation.
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  • Bill and Melinda Gates

    Josh Gregory

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 15, 2013)
    Bill Gates' innovations at Microsoft have made him one of the most influential and well-known figures in the history of personal computers. Along with his wife, Melinda, he has also become one of the world's foremost philanthropists. Readers will read all about the lives of the Gateses, from their childhoods to their incredible success.
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