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1) Julie Ertz
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This book chronicles the life of Julie Ertz, midfielder of the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League and member of the U.S. national team. Readers will learn how Ertz went from a travel team in Arizona to becoming a superstar at Santa Clara University, and then to the FIFA World Cup at just age 23.
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Before the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was ... nothing. But then ... BANG! Stars caught fire and burned so long that they exploded, flinging stardust everywhere. And the ash of those stars turned into planets. Into our Earth. And into us. The author takes readers from the trillionth of a second when our universe was born to the singularities that became each one of us, while illustrations capture the void before the Big...
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At 9 years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie's wide scientific contributions led to...
4) Peru
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Simple text introduces readers to the country of Peru. You'll discover facts about the cities, food, holidays and wildlife of this incredible country.
5) Ecuador
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Beautiful.Wild.Full of wonder.Welcome to Ecuador! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms.During their journey, they will learn all about Ecuadors cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife.Theyll even learn how to speak a few words in Spanish! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction.The engaging...
6) Honduras
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Warm. Bright. Exciting. Welcome to Honduras! Look inside to learn about the land, cities, food, history, and wildlife of this incredible country.
7) Cuba
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"In this book, readers learn about what it is like to live in Cuba"--Provided by publisher.
Simple text introduces readers to the country of Cuba. You'll discover facts about the cities, food, holidays and wildlife of this incredible country.