Leavy, Jane
Summary: George Herman "Babe" Ruth Jr. swung the heaviest bat, earned the most money, and incurred the biggest fines. Aided by his crucial partnership with Christy Walsh-- business manager, spin doctor, damage control wizard, and surrogate father-- Ruth drafted the blueprint for modern athletic stardom. Leavy breaks through the mythology that has obscured the legend and delivers the man. -- adapted from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2018
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Summary: Drawing on more than five hundred interviews with loved ones and fellow baseball players, the author crafts a deeply personal biography of the Yankee great, weaving her own memories of the major league slugger with an authoritative account of his life on and off the field.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper
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Summary: "The Bill of Rights-the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution-is an exceptionally important part of this essential document. Not only does the Bill of Rights guarantee individual liberties and place limits on government powers, but without the addition of the Bill of Rights, the Constitution itself might never have been approved. This absorbing volume discusses the Bill of Rights and how...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: "Hippos and polar bears are both fairly large mammals that spend much of their time in water, but is that where their similarities end? Readers of this captivating book will find out the answer to that and many more questions as they imagine these two beasts battling it out. Colorful photographs and a dynamic page layout assist with the understanding of key elementary science concepts. After...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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Summary: Mount Vernon, George Washingtons residence, holds a special place in US history and in the hearts of many Americans. But its history of slavery has remained largely hidden until recently. Thats because its difficult to accept the contradiction of a Founding Father who fought for liberty, but engaged in the practice of slavery. This thought-provoking volume uses the discoveries of archaeologists...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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Summary: "It's something many Americans are certain is a solid fact: Columbus discovered America. But it's not true. First, Columbus never landed on the North American mainland. And second, how can someone "discover" a place that's already home to millions of people? In this lively and engaging book, readers will uncover the truth behind many myths about explorers in the Americas. Accessible text...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.01 LEVLevy, Janey
Summary: "Piranhas are small fish with sharp teeth and a ferocious reputation. They're reputedly such fierce, terrifying predators that horror movies have been made about them. But do they really warrant their reputation? This absorbing volume dives into the world of piranhas to discover the truth about these South American freshwater fish. Special attention will be paid to the most infamous-and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2021
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Summary: Lions and Komodo dragons are both fierce carnivores, but pitted against each other, which would come out on top? The answer to that is up to the reader of this high-interest volume to decide. They'll be presented with loads of facts to help them choose which animal they think would win in a fight. This imaginative and informative book reinforces important elementary science concepts....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019