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"There's a story about President Thomas Jefferson that says that, while visiting France, he tried macaroni and cheese for the first time. The story says that he was the first person to introduce the dish to America. However, that's a myth! Jefferson achieved many things-including doubling the size of the country and establishing the Lewis and Clark expedition-but some of the stories surrounding him are false. Readers are sure to be drawn in by facts...
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"There's a common myth that says Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. president, wrote the Gettysburg Address on the back of an envelope while on a trip by train. Although that makes for a good story, it's just a story! Readers will discover other myths about Lincoln, but more importantly, they will learn the facts about his time in the White House. Primary sources of Lincoln and his era help readers make connections to the text, and a timeline of Lincoln's...
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"America's 18th president was, and still is, well known for his efforts leading the North to victory during the American Civil War. But many stories surrounding Grant aren't actually true. For example, is it true that Grant was arrested for speeding in a horse-drawn carriage? Is it true that his middle name is actually Simpson? Readers will find the answers to these questions inside this detailed guide to Grant's life. The at-level text is paired...
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"On June 26, 1963, President John F. Kennedy made a speech to the German people in Berlin. He famously said, "Ich bin ein Berliner," which translates to "I am a Berliner" (someone from Berlin). However, future sources, including newspapers, sometimes considered the quote a blunder, as it could be confused for, "I am a jelly doughnut!" Inside this volume, readers will learn more about this historic event and the myth that arose from it. They will also...
5) Brock Lesnar
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This book chronicles Brock Lesnar's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. Lesnar's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
6) Ronda Rousey
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This book chronicles Ronda Rousey's childhood, education, and early career; her rise to success; and her current status. Rousey's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is her impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
7) John Cena
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This book chronicles John Cena's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. Cena's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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"Many people today know that the story about George Washington cutting down a cherry tree as a child is just that-a story. However, did you know that Washington was a dedicated breeder of hunting dogs? In fact, he is credited with creating the American foxhound breed. That's true! Thanks to this guide to the first U.S. president, readers will come to have a greater understanding of Washington and efforts he led to create a new country. They'll also...
9) Roman Reigns
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This book chronicles Roman Reigns's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. Reigns's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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This book chronicles Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. The Rock's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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"There's a famous photograph of a smiling Theodore Roosevelt riding a moose through a river. However, the photograph is an example of early photo editing-long before Photoshop! Many of the stories surrounding the life of Roosevelt are larger than life, and some of them are actually true. Inside this book, readers will discover the amazing stories-both true and untrue-attached to America's 26th president, from his role in the "Rough Riders" during...
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Take an exciting journey through Black history with dozens of inspiring biographies for kids. From the queens and pharaohs of ancient Egypt to modern-day scientists, athletes, and journalists, discover the lives of black leaders and role models throughout history. Black Heroes: a Black History Book for Kids is packed with 51 brief and engaging biographies of inspiring figures from Africa, the United States, and around the world. Learn about how these...
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Cuando Ruthie Mizrahi se muda con su familia desde su tierra natal, Cuba, a las animadas calles de Nueva York, tiene mucho que asimilar: nuevos paisajes, nuevos sonidos y un nuevo idioma.
Ruthie Mizrahi and her family recently emigrated from Castro's Cuba to New York City. Just when she's finally beginning to gain confidence in her mastery of English and enjoying her reign as her neighborhood's hopscotch queen, a horrific car accident leaves her...
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