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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 women hard at work and having fun on the basketball court....
62) Girls Play Rugby
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Rugby is an intense, physical sport that men and women alike enjoy playing. As girls learn the history and rules of rugby in this volume, they begin to feel more empowered to get outside and try the sport for themselves. Clear text and fun fact boxes present information about the sport, including ways for girls to continue playing it through adulthood. They also discover the stories of successful female rugby players and teams. Readers learn more...
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The sport of lacrosse has existed in different forms for centuries. Today, it's a popular sport for both young men and young women to play. Through accessible, empowering text, girls are encouraged to try this sport and experience the fun of lacrosse for themselves. Fascinating information about the history and rules of women's lacrosse is presented through clear main text, fun fact boxes, and an eye-catching graphic organizer. Exciting photographs...
64) Clumsy Carol
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Everyone feels embarrassed sometimes, but feeling clumsy all the time can be harmful to one's confidence and self-esteem. With the help of this thoughtful story, readers will see how finding a supportive environment can help one feel more comfortable in their own skin. They'll follow along with Carol as she finds her place, and her confidence. Colorful illustrations and concise text guide readers through a relatable storyline that provides important...
65) Mia the Bully
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Bullies are an unfortunate part of many people's lives. Readers of this insightful volume follow along and learn from Mia's story. They'll see just how hurtful bullying can be to all who are involved and why being mean is never the right answer. Realistic situations help readers see how they can apply the book's lessons to their own lives. Vibrant illustrations correlate closely with accessible text, allowing readers of many ages and levels to benefit...
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Navigating friendships, both new and old, can be tricky for everyone. Old friends are great, but so are new ones. However, bringing everyone together isn't always easy. This engaging book explores the idea of having multiple close friends, and how sharing friends may be hard, but also worthwhile. Relatable characters and colorful illustrations help tell this important story of friendship, while meaningful text helps readers learn to successfully deal...
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How can playing volleyball help girls grow stronger and become more empowered? What opportunities are available for girls to continue playing volleyball as they grow up? Who are some of the most famous female volleyball players, and what can girls learn from their success stories? The answers to these questions and more are waiting for girls to discover as they learn about the exciting sport of volleyball. Eye-catching fact boxes and a detailed graphic...
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Being on a softball team teaches girls the value of teamwork, helps them become more confident, and allows them to grow into healthy and active women. Readers discover these and other important benefits of playing softball, while also learning the basic rules of the game. Informative main text is accompanied by eye-catching fact boxes and a detailed graphic organizer. Vivid photographs of softball players in action bring the excitement of the field...
69) Jenny the Snob
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It's all too easy to judge people by appearances, but these kinds of judgments can be hurtful and wrong. This engaging volume tells a story that many will be able to relate to of judging someone before you actually get to know them. Colorful illustrations and age-appropriate text help tell this insightful story in a way that is easy for readers of many ages and skill levels to follow along with. Along the way, readers will pick up on valuable tips...
70) Kamala Harris
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Kamala Harris, the first woman U.S vice president, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Timeline...
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative back matter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. These books examine the lives of famous historical men and women in a simple, age-appropriate way that...
72) Maya Lin
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Maya Lin in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative back matter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. These books examine the lives of famous historical men and women in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help...
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Madeleine Albright in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.
74) Tammy Duckworth
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Tammy Duckworth in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.
75) Princess Diana
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life and legacy of Princess Diana, mother of Prince William and Prince Harry, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table...
77) Ella Fitzgerald
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Lincoln Children's Books
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2018.
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Presents information about Ella Fitzgerald from her youth mired in tragedy to her rise to stardom as one of the top jazz singers of all time.
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