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The story of Greek mythology's goddess of wisdom and war lives on in empowering, high-interest narrative text. Core legends journey through Athena's fierce and clever achievements from the Trojan war to her contest with Poseidon. Her use of brains over brawn fosters both war victories and cultural advancements. Fascinating myths also uncover Athena's past, detailing her creation and how she fits into the family of deities. Further explore Athena's...
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You may know that The Wanted is one of today's hottest British boy bands. But did you know that the group: • didn't know one another at all until they auditioned for The Wanted back in 2009? • is sometimes called a lad band in their home continent of Europe? • has had crazed fans lick the windshield of their car-dead flies and all? Want to know more about the lives of these five talented guys? Read on to learn all about their childhoods, rise...
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You may know Zendaya from the Disney Channel's Shake It Up. But did you know that she: • danced in a hip-hop group when she was eight years old? • was the youngest contestant ever on Dancing with the Stars-and she earned second place? • hopes to have her own fashion line someday? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Zendaya's life before stardom, rise to fame, breakthrough roles, passions, and more!
24) Pairs Skating
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From the athletic moves to the costumes and music, pairs skating is a beautiful sport. Learn everything from the basics and the rules to the history of this breathtaking sport. It will have you wanting to lace up your skates!
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You probably know Idina Menzel as the amazing singer of "Let It Go" and the voice of Elsa in the movie Frozen. But did you know that she: • dreamed of playing the title character in the musical Annie? • sang at weddings and bar mitzvahs before making it big on Broadway? • started a summer camp for kids? Want to know more about the life of this singing superstar? Read on to learn all about Idina's road to stardom, Broadway breakthrough, television...
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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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How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the ambitious New World explorers from the Age of Discovery such as Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Amerigo Vespucci. With a visually appealing layout, this book...
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Growing up with actor parents in Los Angeles, Billie Eilish was surrounded by creativity. After writing her first song when she was four, she took to making music with her older brother. The siblings loved to write songs to express themselves. But when a song they uploaded for her dance class went viral, Eilish started sharing more of her music with the world.
Even before the release of her debut album in 2019, Eilish skyrocketed to fame. Her unique...
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You may know that Ross Lynch rose to fame after starring in the hit Disney TV show Austin & Ally. But did you know that he: • had a close encounter with a shark while snorkeling? • acted in about twenty national commercials? • is the front man in the band R5, in which he plays with three of his siblings and his best friend? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Ross's life before stardom, breakthrough performances,...
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You may know Maia Mitchell from the Disney Channel's Teen Beach Movie. But did you know that she: • was born and raised in Australia and learned her American accent by watching TV? • loves playing the guitar and writing music? • prefers low-key jeans and sneakers to glamorous outfits? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Maia's life before stardom, rise to fame, breakthrough roles, passions, and more!
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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 her...
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Ariana Grande always wanted to be a star. After honing her voice in community theater, Grande landed her first big role in a Broadway musical. On the Nickelodeon show Victorious, her dream of singing before a national audience came true. Soon Grande's music career was ready to soar. Her albums sold millions of copies, and fans from around the world flocked to see her perform. When tragedy struck her concert in Manchester, England, Grande responded...
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From King Louis XVI to Naploean Bonaparte, readers will discover the incredible people, ideas, and battles that lived and occurred during the French Revolution. The captivating photos and images and compelling facts work in conjunction with the supportive text, glossary, and index to provide an engaging and exciting reading experience as children learn about the storming of the Bastille, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens, Robespierre,...
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You may know that Jaden Smith has been following in the footsteps of his famous dad, Will Smith, ever since his breakout role in The Pursuit of Happyness. But did you know that Jaden: • is a youth ambassador for Project Zambi, which helps orphaned kids in Africa? • started his own clothing line that's all about being different? • believes in aliens? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Jaden's...
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Introduce early readers to goods and services, and help them understand what makes them different. With simple text, primary source documents and images, this nonfiction Spanish book gives examples of different goods and services. Keep students engaged as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.
39) Selena Gomez
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Selena Gomez has come a long way from her singing and dancing days on Barney and Friends. Today she is one of Hollywood's hottest teens. Learn more about the life of this grounded girl and how she handles success.
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You may know that Emma Stone has made movie audiences laugh and cry in a wide range of roles, from Superbad to The Help. But did you know that Emma: • loves computers and used to build her own websites for fun? • is a natural blonde who only started getting roles after she dyed her hair brown? • has a tattoo with a very special backstory? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Emma's childhood,...
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