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201) Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Presents a brief look at the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, famed author of the "Little House" books.
202) Cuba
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Discusses the history, landscape, people, animals, food, sports, and culture of Cuba.
203) Laura Bush
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An introduction to the life of the former Texas librarian and teacher who, as the wife of the forty-third president, became first lady in 2001.
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Meet Henry Ford. Ford had an innovative spirit that infused everything he did. Ford continued to improve upon his automobile--and its production--until, finally, he made a great car that almost anyone could afford. Read this book to learn all about Ford's entrepreneurial journey.
206) Extreme BMX
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"Explores the sport of extreme BMX"--Provided by publisher.
207) John Muir
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Introduces the life of John Muir, the naturalist who formed the Sierra Club to help preserve the Sierra Mountains.
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Izzy finds a friend in Sandra Hashimoto, a new classmate who just moved from Tokyo, Japan. So when Izzy discovers that kids are targeting Sandra with hurtful notes, she's ready for revenge. Izzy sets out to embarrass the kids who were mean to Sandra, but her plans just keep making things worse. How can Izzy find a way to fight for justice if no one will let her fight?
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Izzy loves to hang out with her best friends--Emma and Lissa. When Emma tells Izzy that she's moving away, Izzy vows to find a way to keep it from happening. From sneaky phone calls to stealing signs, Izzy will do anything to make Emma stay. But Izzy's schemes aren't working, and Emma only has so many days left in town. Time is ticking on Operation Best Friends Forever.
216) Pro stock car racing
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Introduces the sport of stock car racing including its history, various special features of the cars, and qualifications of drivers and crews.
218) Rudolph Giuliani
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Presents a brief look at the life of one of New York City's most popular mayors.
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Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of how body image is portrayed in the media. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.