John Albert Torres
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"Read up on Lionel Messi, a soccer star from Argentina, who is considered one of the best soccer players in the world. This sports biography covers everything from the hardships Lionel faced when he was young to how he has become an international superstar with Barcelona!"--Provided by publisher.
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"International soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has already played for two of the sport's biggest teams, Manchester United and Real Madrid. This sports biography will examine everything from Ronaldo's childhood and early difficulties to becoming one of the best soccer players in the world!"--Provided by publisher.
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"Zombies have invaded mainstream society in weekly television shows, blockbuster movies, comic books, and novels. While there is no scientific proof that the dead can indeed come back to life, there are many terrifying and fascinating examples of real-life zombies in the world around us . . . students will learn how rabies, which causes the infected to hobble, spasm, drool, and become aggressive and violent, influenced the modern depictions of the...
10) Derek Jeter
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Presents a brief biography of the shortstop who helped the New York Yankees win three World Series championships in the 1990s.
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"This sports biography tells the story of basketball all-star Dwight Howard, and how with the help of his family, he has become one of the most feared big men in the game. But even off of the court, Dwight has shown he is a sports star who cares"--Provided by publisher.
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Sandy Hook Elementary School . . . Columbine High School. . . San Bernardino social services center . . . Aurora Movie Theater. There are more school shootings and public massacres than anyone wants to believe. What motivates the people behind these horrific crimes? This book addresses the needs of high school psychology students, detailing the accounts of the shooting sprees. The text follows with details of the individuals responsible for the acts...
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In the area of Washington, DC, the beltway snipers caused widespread fear just a year after the World Trade Center attacks. The pair of killers targeted random people doing everyday things, such as pumping gas or going shopping, and ultimately killed ten people. Psychology students will learn about the motives of these snipers and other criminal murderers responsible for crime-spree attacks. Featuring psychological profiles, these books educate readers...