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Amazing Olympic athlete Wilma Rudolph
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"This entry-level biography describes how Wilma Rudolph overcame childhood polio and competed in the Olympics"--Provided by publisher. |
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Proud shoes
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Pauli Murray |
History of a family blended from slaves, free blacks, white slaveowners, Cherokee Indians, and others. |
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Gorgeous George
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Jennifer Lopez
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Tells the story of Jennifer Lopez's rise from her childhood in the Bronx to a successful dancer, singer, and actress. |
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Mark Twain, unsanctified newspaper reporter
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Seeking enlightenment-- hat by hat
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Notes from the Underwire
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Remember the sweet things
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Between me and the river
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Woodsong
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Have fun with American heroes
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King, David C. |
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Grover Cleveland
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Steven Otfinoski |
"Provides comprehensive information on President Grover Cleveland and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded"-… |
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Taylor Lautner
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Sheila Griffin |
"Describes the life and career of Taylor Lautner"--Provided by publisher. |
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Death, Drugs, and Muscle
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A behind-the-scenes look at the underground world of bodybuilding, this expose is a tragic tale of drugs, murder, and self-destruction. Detailing Gregg Valentino’s fame as “the man whose biceps explo… |
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Peyton Manning
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Barry Wilner |
"A biography of football player Peyton Manning, highlighting his charitable work"--Provided by publisher. |
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Selena Gomez
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"Describes the life and career of Selena Gomez"--Provided by publisher. |
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Confessions of an Original Sinner
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Behind enemy lines
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Eight stories of real-life heroes who took risks for their country and others behind enemy lines. |
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Brett Favre
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Time Inc Home Entertainment |
From his arrival in Green Bay in 1992 to his retirement in 2008, the Packers' strong-armed, free-spirited quarterback thrilled NFL fans with his exemplary talent and passionage style. |
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Reaching for the rim
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Basketball players describe their Christian commitments and how it has influenced their lives and professional careers. |
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