Rogers, Amy B.
Summary: How can a girl go from playing basketball in gym class to becoming a WNBA superstar? The journey starts by learning as much as possible about the sport of basketball. Through manageable text, a detailed graphic organizer, and fun fact boxes, readers explore basketball basics. They also discover stories of some of the most famous women to ever play the game. Full-color photographs show girls and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2017
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Summary: "An elementary introduction to the physics involved in the sport of basketball, including scientific concepts such as launch angles and inertia, and actions such as dribbling and shooting"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2016
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Summary: One of the world’s major economic centers, Hong Kong occupies a unique status as both a part of China and a mostly independent region. Readers will get an up-close look at Hong Kong’s stunning cityscapes and green hills as they learn about the region’s people and culture. They will also learn about Hong Kong’s long, fascinating history, from its earliest settlement thousands of years ago to its...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2015
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Summary: Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, lifestyle, religion, languages, arts, leisure, festivals, and food of the third largest country in Africa, a former colony of Belgium.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2019
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Summary: "The Salem witch trials marked one of the darkest moments in U.S. history. In 1692, two young children were accused of being bewitched and were arrested. More than 150 arrests occurred over the next two months, and a special court was created to try the cases. A total of 20 people were found guilty of being witches, and all of them were hanged. Inside this compelling volume, readers are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2019
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Summary: "With powerful infographics and leveled text, explores the statistics of modern pro basketball teams"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2018
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Summary: Taking care of pigs can be so much fun. That's exactly what children will learn in this delightful book about tending to pigs on a farm. Readers are introduced to the lovable pigs Dudley and Tulip as the narrator and her sister feed, water, and play with them. The familiar and endearing characters and appealing subject matter are sure to hold the attention of beginning readers. Each page is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2018
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Summary: "Takes readers on a historical journey with 12 engaging chapters about the Vietnam War. With colorful spreads featuring the wars critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline, the book provides a holistic view of the event."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12-Story Library 2017
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Summary: The first Lego Mindstorms sets were released in the early 1990s. Since then, Legos line of buildable, programmable robots has become a sensation with budding coders all over the world. More than just toy building blocks, Lego Mindstorms sets allow users to familiarize themselves with manipulating and customizing computer hardware and software. In this volume, readers will learn what it takes to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 005 HARGregory, Josh
Summary: Minecraft is more than just a video game. It is a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will get an introduction to Minecraft Story Mode, the adventure game series that allows players to direct the course of a thrilling story set in the world of Minecraft.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2019
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Summary: "From a horse's point of view, tells about horse senses, providing insight into horse behavior and abilities"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2016