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Books in Watts Library Sports series

  • Kings and Queens of Southern Africa

    Sylviane A. Diouf

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Surveys historical regions and kingdoms of Southern Africa, with biographies of Nzinga Mbande, Queen of Angola; Shaka, King of the Zulu Nation; and Moshoeshoe, King of the Sotho.
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  • Roller Hockey

    Mike Kennedy

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 15, 2002)
    An overview of the sport of roller hockey covers its history, rules, top athletes, and competitions.
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  • Skateboarding

    Mike Kennedy

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 2001)
    An overview of the sport of skateboarding discusses its history, stunts and tricks, top athletes, and competitions.
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  • Kings and Queens of East Africa

    Sylviane A. Diouf

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Surveys historical regions and kingdoms of East Africa, with biographies of Ranavalona I, Queen of Madagascar; Yambio, King of the Azande; and Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia.
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  • The Wampanoag

    Stacy DeKeyser

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2005)
    Describes the history, traditions, and beliefs of the Wampanoag, who were one of the first native peoples to encounter the Pilgrims during the seventeenth century.
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  • Soccer

    Mike Kennedy

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 16, 2002)
    An overview of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, the World Cup, and some outstanding players.
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  • Slavery in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia

    Jacqueline Dembar Greene

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Follows the course of slavery in Mesopotamia and Egypt, examining how this practice began and spread, the work slaves did, and the impact of slavery on ancient societies.
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  • Caving: Exploring Limestone Caves

    Larry Dane Brimner

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2002)
    Offers an introduction to the world of caves, discussing how caves are formed, how to find a cave, and how to safely explore a cave.
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  • The Chaparral: Life on the Scrubby Coast

    Salvatore Tocci

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 2004)
    A look at the plants, animals, locations, and various habitats that make up the chaparral ecosystems of the world.
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  • Caving: Exploring Limestone Caves

    Larry Dane Brimner

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Offers an introduction to the world of caves, discussing how caves are formed, how to find a cave, and how to safely explore a cave.
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  • The Shoshone

    Christin Ditchfield

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2005)
    Describes the history, tradition, and beliefs of the Shoshone people, who originally lived in the area known today as the Great Basin.
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  • Skateboarding

    Mike Kennedy

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 15, 2002)
    An overview of the sport of skateboarding discusses its history, stunts and tricks, top athletes, and competitions.
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