Marty Gitlin
3) Hockey
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Presents a history of hockey and highlights notable players.
7) Vietnam War
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This book explores the causes of and events leading to the Vietnam War. Easy-to-read, engaging text discusses major battles and key figures of the war and the technology and weapons used during the war. Through primary source quotes, readers will discover the experiences of soldiers and people on the home front. Readers will learn what impact the Vietnam War had on US history and the country's development.
13) Ole Miss Rebels
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Discusses the history of football at the University of Mississippi, describing the team's notable moments, coaches, and players. Includes full-color photographs, statistics, a timeline, quotes, a glossary, and further reading sources.
14) Jeremy Lin
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Chronicles the career of professional basketball player Jeremy Lin. Includes color photographs, quotes, a glossary, and further reading.
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This title examines an important historic event, the U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Readers will learn about the events leading up to this, including Communist North Vietnam taking military action over South Vietnam, the United States sending aid to South Vietnam, and finally American troops intervening.
18) Dirk Nowitzki
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Presents an overview of the life and career of professional basketball player, Dirk Nowitzki.
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The remarkable lives of those who have made their name defending, protecting and serving the United States are examined in this series that details each subject's family background, childhood, education, military pursuits and success; engaging text, color photos, primary source and historic documents present groundbreaking events and milestones that led to a lasting military and heroic legacy.