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Frank Murphy
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
""In the pursuit of authenticity, of accurate history and undeniable courage, no words matter more than, 'I was there.' Read Luck of the Draw and the life of Frank Murphy and ponder this: how did those boys do such things?" -Tom Hanks The epic true storyof an American hero who flew during WWII, soon to be featured in the upcoming Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks TV Series, Masters of the Air. Beginning on August 17, 1942, American heavy bomber crews...
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Language
English
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Description
"Our planet Earth is as individual and special as each one of us. It's ability to sustain and nurture life is unique in our solar system--and beyond. In this book, celebrate all the wonderful qualities of our Earth while learning how to protect her for future generations"--
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Formats
Description
Stand Up to Bullying in the Growing Character series teaches young readers about the value of being a good friend and the hazards of bullying. This book is intended to help build a foundation for students to develop into morally responsible, compassionate citizens and, with examples, show them how to make the choices that will let them grow into people of character. All books in the 21st Century Skills Junior library encourage readers to think critically...
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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Description
This collection features three of our most popular biographies: Washington, the stoic general with a soft spot for animals; Jefferson, the brilliant statesman who was a foodie at heart, and Lincoln, the absentminded lawyer whose compassionate caseload foretold his presidency. Beginning readers will learn about little-known, illuminating events in the earlier years of these extraordinary men and how, long before entering the White House, they lived...
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"There's nothing in the world like a wonderful friend. Friends are there to laugh with you and ready with a hug when you need one. Adventure friends and study friends. There are forever friends and brand new friends. In this book, celebrate ALL the marvelous ways to be a friend!"--Provided by publisher.
11) A girl like you
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Encourages every girl to embrace all of the things that make her unique, to be strong and kind, to stand up for herself, and more." --
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Teachers can change the life of a child with every new day. Whether they're discovering math, practicing an instrument, or learning about our wonderful, diverse world, students can count on the kindness, innovation, and patience of a teacher. This is a celebration of the ways teachers help their student's bloom"--
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
While nearly everyone has a memory of their own favorite tattered teddy bear, the details of the day President Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear have been lost to time. Now, nearly 100 years later, the legend that has grown around that fateful encounter will captivate you in this delightful tale.Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen brings his magical touch to another great American legend with illustratons for the origins of America's favorite...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Shows how Benjamin Franklin, inventor, writer and scientist, created a puzzle called the magic square to keep from being bored while serving as clerk for the Pennsylvania Assembly. Includes step-by-step instructions for creating your own magic squares.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A Step 3 Step into Reading Biography Reader about Teddy Roosevelt and his efforts to protect our environment and establish national parks. Teddy battled asthma all his life, and the list of things he shouldn't do was long. But when people told him "you can't," he set about proving them wrong.
16) Fearless heart: an illustrated biography of Surya Bonaly : the legacy of an Olympic figure skater
Author
Publisher
Triumph Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"As a young girl in France, Surya Bonaly was constantly in motion, gifted in any sport she tried. But it was figure skating that had her heart. Surya knew she belonged on the ice. Her colorful costumes, exuberant routines, powerful jumps, and daring combinations were all expressions of her love for skating and her ambition to push the boundaries of what a figure skating champion could look like. Some people weren't sure Surya belonged on top of the...
18) Heroic heart: an illustrated biography of Joe Delaney : the legacy of a professional football player
Author
Publisher
Triumph Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A moving illustrated biography of the late Joe Delaney, an NFL star in the making who valued helping others above all else On the football field, Joe Delaney possessed all the qualities of a great running back. He was fast with keen instincts, a burst of red and gold as he sprinted toward the end zone for the Kansas City Chiefs. Off the field, he embodied the qualities of a great person: generous, hard-working, humble, and honest. Helping people...
