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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
The three-time World Cup champion celebrates the kick and thrill of his favorite sport, recounting his inspiring rise to fame as illustrations depict his life and the story of a young athlete's efforts to follow in his hero's speedy footsteps.
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viii, 324 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
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A biography of philanthropist and socialite Lily Safra describes her rise from a lower middle class life in Brazil to fabled wealth and discusses the loss of two of her husbands under tragic, but mysterious circumstances.
7) Marta
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Series
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Follows the life of soccer star Marta, from her early years in Brazil to her many achievements on and off the soccer field.
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Series
Edir Macedo mi biografía volume 1
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246 pages, 48 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (many color) ; 23 cm.
Language
Español
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is an international soccer star. But he wasn't always the best. He was once a child--just like you--who dreamed of playing professional soccer. Growing up in Brazil, Neymar practiced day and night, learning from his father and his coaches. Becoming a living legend takes hard work, a never-quit attitude, and some luck, too. Come along on Neymar's journey to see how a soccer star was born"--Jacket.
12) Who is Pele?
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Series
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106 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the soccer star, discussing his childhood in Brazil, his relationship with his father, who taught him the sport, his role on the first Brazilian team to win the World Cup, and scoring his thousandth goal.
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
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"A picture book that tells the important story of Chico Mendes, who led the fight to protect the Amazon rainforest and demand fair treatment for the people whose livelihoods depended on it. Chico Mendes lived in the depths of the Amazon rainforest where trees grew tall and strong and wildlife roamed freely. From the age of 8, Chico worked with his father collecting sap from trees that could be sold to make rubber. Rubber tappers were very poor and...
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xii, 226 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"A literary sensation in Brazil and now a global publishing event, Luiz Schwarcz's wise and tender memoir bravely interrogates the story of his own ordeal of depression in the context of a family story of murder, dispossession, and silence-the long echo of the Holocaust across generations When Luiz Schwarcz was a child, he was told little about his grandfather and namesake Láios-"Luiz" in Hungarian. Only later would he learn that his grandfather,...
15) Neymar
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
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"Soccer is one of the world's most-followed sports, and with athletes like Neymar da Silva Santos Junior on the field, it's easy to see why. This talented young player is one of the sport's most promising stars, and he's only 25 years old! In this high-interest biography, readers will learn all about the Brazilian soccer star commonly known as Neymar. Readers will be intrigued by his early successes and awards, and cheer on his rise to fame, all while...
16) Senna
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1 videodisc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Spanning his years as a Formula One racing driver from 1984 to his untimely death a decade later, this film explores the life and work of Ayrton Senna, the triple world champion, his physical and spiritual achievements on the track, his quest for perfection and the mythical status he has since attained.
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292 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
" Soccer. Football. The beautiful game. The world's most popular sport goes by many names, but for decades, fans have agreed on one thing: the greatest player of all time was Pele;. Now the legendary star, ambassador, and humanitarian shares a global vision for what soccer can accomplish. Now he shares his story, his experience, and his insights on the game for the very first time. Before Messi, before Ronaldo, before Beckham, there was Edson Arantes...
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232 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Gisele Bündchen's journey began in southern Brazil, growing up with five sisters, playing volleyball, and rescuing the dogs and cats around her hometown. In fact, she wanted to become either a professional volley player or a veterinarian. But at the age of 14, fate suddenly intervened in the form of a modeling scout, who spotted her in São Paulo. Four years later, Gisele's appearance in Alexander McQueen's memorably rain-soaked London runway show...
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