James Buckley
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Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Pengion Group (USA)
Publication Date
2014.
Language
English
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Presents the lives and accomplishments of the Wright brothers, high school dropouts from Dayton, Ohio, who started out repairing bicycles and went on to build and fly the first successful airplane.
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Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Publication Date
[2016]
Language
English
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"Meet the father of science fiction, Jule Verne. Born in France in 1828, Jules Verne always dreamed of adventure. At age 11, he snuck onboard a ship headed for the Indies only to be discovered by his father and have his dreams dashed. After his father made him swear to only travel "in his imagination, " Verne kept his promise for the rest of his life. He began writing adventure stories as a young man and became a popular writer throughout France....
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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Publication Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (kids)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Youth)
Meet Someone New for Kids
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Youth)
Meet Someone New for Kids
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A biography that details superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's legendary career from the ring to the big screen.
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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Publication Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"When he was just twelve years old, Cristiano Ronaldo was recruited to play professional soccer for a team in Portugal, 600 miles from his island home on Madeira. For the next twenty years, Cristiano would prove to the world that he is one of the greatest to ever play the game. Author James Buckley Jr. takes readers through each exciting moment--from his first championship with Manchester United to each of his five Ballon D'or award-winning seasons--all...
Author
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Publication Date
[2014]
Language
English
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Meet Someone New for Kids
OBD Baseball - YOUTH
OBD Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) - Youth
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OBD Baseball - YOUTH
OBD Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) - Youth
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Traces the life and accomplishments of the professional baseball player, from his heroics on the field to his humanitarian efforts and his untimely death.
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Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Publication Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Go for the Gold! (WPL-Youth)
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Olympics - Youth
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OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Olympics - Youth
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Description
Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.
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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Publication Date
[2024]
Language
English
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"Lionel Messi loved soccer from an early age, often playing with his family members with encouragement from his grandmother. Now, he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time! He is also one of the most decorated footballers in the world--having won 44 collective trophies, including seven Ballon d'Or awards, 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year, 2019 and 2022 Best FIFA Men's Player, and more. From making his first team debut at just sixteen...
Author
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Publication Date
[2014]
Language
English
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Born the eighth of seventeen children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American colonies were yearning for independence from British rule. Ross worked as a seamstress and was eager to contribute to the cause, making tents and repairing uniforms when the colonies declared war. By 1779 she was filling cartridges for the Continental Army. Did she sew the first flag? That's up for debate, but "Who Was Betsy Ross?" tells the story of...
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English
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"Discover the man behind the chocolate bar! Milton Hershey's life was filled with invention and innovation. As a young man, he was not afraid to dream big and work hard. Eventually, he learned the secret to mass-producing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer, more stable shelf life. He founded a school for those who didn't have access to a good education and an entire town for his employees. Both his chocolate empire and his great personal...
13) Who is Pelé?
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Publication Date
[2018]
Language
English
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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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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Publication Date
2025.
Language
English
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"Shohei Ohtani, also known as "Shotime," is widely known for his skills in both pitching and hitting. At the 2016 Japan Series, Ohtani led his team, the Fighters, to victory. He later signed to the Los Angeles Angels in 2017 and earned the title of American League Rookie of the Year in 2018. In 2021, Ohtani made Major League Baseball history with over ten homeruns, over twenty stolen bases, and over one hundred strikeouts. That same year, at only...
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Publication Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Since making his Major League Baseball debut in 2016, Aaron Judge has taken the world of baseball by storm. He has won Home Run Derby competitions and has been named an All-Star. In 2022, he broke the American League record for most home runs in a season when he hit 62 homers. Young readers will learn about how Aaron became the star he is today after excelling in college baseball at Fresno State University and growing up playing football, basketball,...
Author
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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Publication Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"Benedict Arnold fought for the colonies during the American Revolution and was even considered a patriotic war hero after being wounded in battle. But in 1780, he made a decision that no one could anticipate. He betrayed his fellow Americans and joined the British army"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Publication Date
2025.
Language
Español
Description
"Lionel Messi loved soccer from an early age, often playing with his family members with encouragement from his grandmother. Now, he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time! He is also one of the most decorated footballers in the world--having won forty-four collective trophies, including seven Ballon d'Or awards, 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year, 2019 and 2022 Best FIFA Men's Player, and more. From making his first team debut at...
Author
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Publication Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Describes the life and accomplishments of the race horse Seabiscuit, who thrived with a loving jockey and trainer and won the hearts of millions around the country.