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Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
This title examines the fascinating life of Bruno Mars. Readers will learn about Mars's childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. Colorful graphics, oversize photos, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text that explores Mars's early interest and talent in music that led to the release of Doo-Wops & Hooligans and Unorthodox Jukebox. Mars's Grammy Awards, tours, and charitable work are also discussed. Features include...
22) World War l
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Explores the causes and events leading to World War I, discussing major battles and key figures of the war and the technology and weapons used during the war.
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English
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This title examines how international adoption affects individuals and society, investigates how people are working to improve international adoption policies and regulations, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue. Features include a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
26) John Cena
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
In the world of pro wrestling, the personalities are larger than life. This title introduces one of the biggest stars in the industry. With colorful tales of his journey from childhood dreams to title belts of today, plus a timeline, glossary, and more, this book is a can't miss for readers looking to pin down exciting information about their favorite wrestler. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint...
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Adventures in extreme reading volume 1
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Carter Lewis's Uncle Dan has invented a suit that creates a virtual reality world so that the person experiences and interacts with a book as if he were actually there--but when Carter and his cousin Isabelle put on the suits they discover that a hacker is playing games with them.
28) Sioux
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Informative, easy-to read text and oversized photographs draw in readers as they learn about the Sioux. Traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more are covered. A map highlights the tribe's homeland, while fun facts and a timeline with photos help break up the text. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. The book closes...
29) The raven
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Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Retells Edgar Allan Poe's classic horror poem The Raven in graphic novel form.
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
July 1–3, 1863. Find out why these dates will live in infamy in Battle of Gettysburg. Learn what led up to what some consider the American Civil War's most important battle, including Fort Sumter and the secession of the Southern states. Get to know key historical figures, including General Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia and Major General George G. Meade and the Union's Army of the Potomac. Additional key figures discussed include...