Heather E Schwartz
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"Minecraft construction is the ultimate way to get creative. Players build castles, famous structures, and even entire cities with the game's construction materials. . . Readers will learn the ins and outs of construction and be inspired by other gamers' creations. Screenshots and sidebars that highlight STEM and coding concepts round out the experience"--Provided by publisher.
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Robbery, smuggling, gambling—gangsters did it all. Find out the true stories of the United States' most feared hoodlums and mob bosses. Learn how a two-bit car thief built a criminal empire—and how the mob's top man wound up in prison. Are you bold enough to read on?
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Chronicles the life and work of actor, filmmaker, and activist Lupita Nyong'o, detailing her early life in Mexico and Kenya, and her education and film career. Highlights her most famous performances, including her Oscar Award-winning performance in "Twelve Years a Slave," and her activism for racial equality and women's rights. Includes color photographs, a timeline, and additional resources.
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Presents the story of how more than thirty African American girls, ages eleven to sixteen, were arrested for taking part in Civil Rights protests in Americus, Georgia, in 1963. When the local jail became full they were secretly moved to an abandoned Civil-War-era stockade, and were unable to contact their families and were faced with unsanitary conditions and brutal treatment.
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You may know Ariana Grande became a household name after acting and singing in the hit TV show Victorious. But did you know that she: called Nickelodeon studios when she was four years old to try to get a role on the show All That? performed in a Broadway musical as a young teen? is often compared to superstar Mariah Carey? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Ariana's life before stardom as well as ...
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"Mining and farming are at the heart of the Minecraft experience. Players use mined and farmed materials to build structures, from the simplest shelter to entire cities. Learn about mining and farming techniques and strategies within the game, and gain insights from screenshots and STEM and coding sidebars"--Provided by publisher.
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We are monster foodies! What should we make today? Join Chef Gonger and Cookie Monster in their foodie truck as you learn about food groups, where different foods come from, and more! Recipes with step-by-step instructions and photos make cooking fun and easy.
"A lively and entertaining way to introduce cooking to youngsters and get them thinking about ways to keep their bodies healthy and strong."—School Library Journal