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Alexander Graham Bell
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Joseph, Paul |
Sketches the life of the man who at the age of twenty-nine was responsible for the invention of the telephone. |
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Baltimore Orioles
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Joseph, Paul |
Focuses on key players in the history of the professional baseball team known as the St. Louis Browns for fifty-two years before moving to Baltimore. |
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Basketball
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Joseph, Paul |
Explains how to play basketball, with guidelines for shooting, dribbling, and passing, with a discussion of offense and defense. |
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Cal Ripken, Jr
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Joseph, Paul |
A biography of the Baltimore Orioles' shortstop who earned the nickname Iron Man in 1995 when he broke Lou Gehrig's record for most games played in a row. |
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Denver Nuggets
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Joseph, Paul |
Provides an overview of the history and key personalities of the Denver Nuggets from 1967 to the present day. |
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Joseph, Paul |
A biography of the World War II general who became the thirty-fourth president of the United States in 1952. |
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Emmitt Smith
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Joseph, Paul |
A brief biography of the Dallas Cowboys running back who has earned such titles as Rookie of the Year and Superbowl Most Valuable Player in his first five years in professional football. |
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Florida
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Joseph, Paul |
Surveys the people, geography, and history of the southern state known as the Sunshine State. |
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Joseph, Paul |
A biography of the only man to be elected President of the United States four times. |
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George Eastman
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Joseph, Paul |
Sketches the life from poverty to riches of the inventor of the Kodak camera which made it possible for the ordinary person to take pictures. |
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Grant Hill
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Joseph, Paul |
A biography of the Duke University and Detroit Piston superstar whose many honors include an Olympic gold medal for playing on the 1996 United States Men's Basketball Team. |
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Gymnastics
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Joseph, Paul |
Gives a basic introduction to gymnastics, including a brief history of the sport and descriptions of essential exercises. |
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Herbert Hoover
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Joseph, Paul |
A biography of Herbert Hoover, thirty-first president of the United States, describing his career as mining engineer, millionaire businessman, stateman, humanitarian relief worker, and president duri… |
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Hockey
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Joseph, Paul |
Explains how to play hockey, briefly discussing equipment, skating basics, team positions, and game techniques. |
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Houston Rockets
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Joseph, Paul |
An historical sketch which focuses on the accomplishments of key players on the team which joined the NBA as the San Diego Rockets in 1967 and later moved to Houston. |
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James A. Garfield
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Joseph, Paul |
A biography of the man who reluctantly became the twentieth president of the United States in 1881, only to be assassinated after just four months in office. |
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Jimmy Carter
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Joseph, Paul |
A simple biography of the thirty-ninth president of the United States, who was recognized for his work toward a Middle East peace treaty. |
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John Quincy Adams
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Joseph, Paul |
A biography of the man who served as foreign minister, senator, and sixth president of the United States. |
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Kansas City Royals
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Joseph, Paul |
The history of the Kansas City Royals, an expansion team that took the field in 1969. |
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Los Angeles Lakers
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Joseph, Paul |
Provides an overview of the history and key personalities connected with the team whose winning seasons have featured such players as George Mikan, Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, and Ka… |
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