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41) Luke Bryan
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Growing up in Georgia, country music seemed a natural fit for young Luke Bryan. He began his career as a songwriter. Before long, Luke was wowing fans with his own voice and music. In this introduction, young readers will learn how Luke became a hugely popular country music star. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text,...
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Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Cleveland Cavaliers one of the most exciting and successful teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites,...
43) Hurricanes
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The whipping winds and powerful rainstorms of hurricanes cause many problems. Learn how these storms affect people in the United States. Today's reluctant readers are easily drawn to the distractions of electronic games, DVDs, and TV. But what if they had a book series designed just for them? What if all the titles featured high-interest topics, rockin' designs, and language kids understand? Our Reading Rocks! series offers young readers books they'll...
44) AFC South
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Describes the origins and basic statistics of the four teams--the Houston Texans, the Indianapolis Colts, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Tennessee Titans--which make up the National Football League's AFC South grouping. Draw football fans away from the screen and onto the page, and keep the game alive during the off-season by providing in-depth histories of the eight NFL divisions and their teams. An engaging resource for reluctant readers, these...
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Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Philadelphia 76ers one of the most exciting and successful teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites,...
46) Bruno Mars
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Bruno Mars is a pop music superstar. So how did this incredible talent rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Bruno's early life and his many musical achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even the most reluctant...
47) San Diego Padres
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Head to sunny Southern California to watch the San Diego Padres take on Major League Baseball's best. Meet the top players, read stories of past and present, and check out all the key stats. Root, root, root for the home team as you become a Padres expert! Additional features include a table of contents, informative captions, a diagram of the home field, a section on basic gear, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and information...
48) Smoke Jumpers
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Smoke appears over a remote forest . . . and the smoke jumpers leap into action! Ride along with these brave men and women and learn about how they do this dangerous job. Today's reluctant readers are easily drawn to the distractions of electronic games, DVDs, and TV. But what if they had a book series designed just for them? What if all the titles featured high-interest topics, rockin' designs, and language kids understand? Our Reading Rocks! series...
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Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Toughest Football Players, readers get a chance to meet the hard-hitting heroes of the gridiron--then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features rough-and-tumble NFL stars from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary,...
50) AFC North
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Describes the origins and basic statistics of the four teams--the Baltimore Ravens, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers--which make up the National Football League's AFC North grouping. Draw football fans away from the screen and onto the page, and keep the game alive during the off-season by providing in-depth histories of the eight NFL divisions and their teams. An engaging resource for reluctant readers, these...
51) Indiana Pacers
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Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Indiana Pacers one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites, a look at the parts...
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Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Richest Athletes, readers get a chance to meet sports stars with tons of money--and lots of generosity--then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features athletes who use their great wealth to help others. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic...
53) Miami Heat
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Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Miami Heat one of the most exciting and successful teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites, a look...
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Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Nebraska Cornhuskers one of the most popular teams in college football. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, information about the author,...
55) Football
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In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make products better is a critical skill for kids to possess. This book uses a sport kid's love, football, to highlight how innovation has been used to make the game and the people who play it, better
56) Blake Shelton
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Blake Shelton is a country music superstar. So how did this incredible talent rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Blake's childhood in Oklahoma and how he achieved his dream of becoming a country music icon. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful...
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NFL football is one of the most popular sports to watch. In this book, meet the best pro players--quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and more! Today's reluctant readers are easily drawn to the distractions of electronic games, DVDs, and TV. But what if they had a book series designed just for them? What if all the titles featured high-interest topics, rockin' designs, and language kids understand? Our Reading Rocks! series offers young readers...
58) Talkin' Football
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Sacks, blitzes, bombs, and so much more! Find out what all those football words mean when you pull on your helmet and learn how to 'talk like a football player.' Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Play sports? Watch sports? TALK sports! This fun, unique series highlights the slang and terms people might hear on TV, read online, or encounter...
59) Talkin' Hockey
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Lamplighters, sweaters, zebras, and so much more! Lace up your skates and pick up your stick as this book takes readers onto the ice to reveal how to 'talk like a hockey player.' Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Play sports? Watch sports? TALK sports! This fun, unique series highlights the slang and terms people might hear on TV, read online,...
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Dimples, loopers, and wormburners! Aces, poaching, and slices! This two-sport book takes readers onto the court and into the rough to reveal how to 'talk like a golfer' and 'talk like a tennis player.' Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Play sports? Watch sports? TALK sports! This fun, unique series highlights the slang and terms people might...