Nick Gordon
1) Rodeo clown
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"Engaging images accompany information about rodeo clowns. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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The bones of more than 40,000 people are said to dwell in Sedlec Ossuary, also known as the Bone Chapel. Here, bones swoop from the ceiling, run down the walls, and even hang in the form a giant chandelier. Learn how these human relics came to decorate a church in this eerie title for young readers.
8) Smoke Jumper
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When a wildfire breaks out in a remote area of the wilderness, smoke jumpers are called to action. As their plane nears the fire, they leap out and parachute into the forest to fight the blaze. Students will learn about the multiple dangers smoke jumpers are exposed to and how they train to stay safe.
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Fighter pilots are always ready for a dogfight. They know how to effectively maneuver in the air and shoot at enemy aircraft. They welcome danger because it means the chance to become a flying ace. See what combat looks like from the cockpit of a fighter plane.
10) Alcatraz
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The sounds of prisoners clanging through the halls, sobbing in their cells, or even playing the banjo may be normal in most prisons. But when they come from walls that haven't confined inmates in decades, it can only mean one thing. Read on to meet the criminals who met their end in Alcatraz but refused to fully depart.
11) Lumberjack
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Lumberjacks use chainsaws, helicopters, and heavy machinery to cut down trees and bring them to the mill. When a massive tree comes down, everyone is at risk. Readers will learn about the training it takes to become a lumberjack, the danger faced on the job, and the safety precautions followed to prevent injury or death.
12) Monster Cars
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Huge spoilers, thick rims, and souped-up engines transform ordinary cars into road giants that are impossible to ignore. Turn the pages of this book to see mutated cars rumbling down the road. After reading, you might want to take your car to the body shop for an extreme makeover.
13) Monster Diggers
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The largest diggers are extreme excavators. Some have buckets wider than houses or multiple buckets attached to spinning wheels. These diggers dominate the scene at many construction sites and surface mines. Let them dominate your reading time!
14) Dolph Ziggler
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With a background in amateur wrestling, Dolph Ziggler brings a powerful set of skills to the ring. Other wrestlers might underestimate his abilities, but they'll regret it once they are on the mat. Learn more in this thrilling book about a surprising wrestler who has taken WWE by storm.
15) U.S. Coast Guard
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The United States Coast Guard's motto is Semper Paratus, or "Always Ready." Protecting the coasts of the United States, the branch uses several kinds of ships and aircraft to intercept enemy ships and rescue those in need of help. This title introduces readers to the Coast Guard, highlighting the training, ships, and aircraft required to execute dangerous missions.
16) Mark Henry
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Mark Henry is known as the strongest man in the world. Having competed in Olympic weightlifting and the World's Strongest Man competitions, he has the history to back up that claim. In the ring, he uses his incredible strength to throw, smash, and crush his opponents on his way to victory.
17) Monster Trains
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Some trains have so many cars that they are miles long. The longest freight train in history had 682 cars filled with iron ore. This beast of a train needed eight locomotives to pull it forward! This book will keep beginning readers chugging along.
18) Army Delta Force
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Delta Force is the most elite force in the United States Army. It specializes in covert operations, often undercover deep in enemy territory. Only the best in the Army can serve in Delta Force. Readers will learn about the weapons, equipment, and training used to succeed in some of the most dangerous missions imaginable.
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Many commercial fishermen have lost their lives to ocean storms, freezing temperatures, and lack of sleep. This makes commercial fishing one of the deadliest industries in the world. Readers will explore the threats fishermen face every day at sea, the techniques used to stay safe, and how fishermen stay vigilant to return to land.
20) Navy SEALs
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United States Navy SEALs are trained to fight at sea, in the air, and on land. It takes years of training to become a SEAL, and most who try to become SEALs fall short. It is this rigorous training that prepares SEALs for any situation they may find themselves in during a mission and makes them one of the deadliest Special Forces in the world.