David Stabler
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Sixteen "true tales from the childhoods of famous athletes, from Babe Ruth (so incorrigible that his parents put him in reform school at age 7) to Muhammad Ali (who learned to fight at age 12 after a thief stole his bicycle)"--Amazon.com.
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"Forget the moon landing, the Nobel prizes, and the famous inventions. When the world's most brilliant scientists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Albert Einstein daydreamed instead of paying attention in class. Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms and snails in her house. And Neil deGrasse Tyson had to start a dog-walking business to save up money to buy a telescope. Kid Scientists tells these stories and more...
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Penguin Workshop
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2022.
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English
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"No one was surprised when Dale Earnhardt Jr. began his racing career at age seventeen. His father and grandfather were professional racers, and he spent most of his childhood servicing cars at his dad's dealership. Now Dale was ready for his own turn in the driver's seat. He started out racing in the Street Stock division but would go on to win several NASCAR championships before retiring from driving full time in 2017. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s passion...
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Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
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[2022]
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English
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Who Is Jimmy Carter? details the entire life of Jimmy Carter, beginning with his 1924 birth in Plains, Georgia. Readers will learn about his life as a peanut farmer, a Sunday school teacher, a president, a Nobel Prize winner, and more.
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Penguin Workshop
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2023.
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English
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"Star Trek stands as one of the most popular science-fiction series of all time, and Captain Picard is one of its fan-favorite characters thanks to his inspiring quotes and brilliant leadership. As the captain of the starship USS Enterprise, Picard has taken viewers with him on adventures through space for decades. Now, young fans can learn even more about the famous character, including details about his obsessions with Earl Grey tea and Shakespeare"--...
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Lerner Publications
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[2023]
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English
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"Basketball forward Giannis Antetokounmpo helped the Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Finals in 2021. Sports fans will love learning about the superstar's greatest basketball moments, workouts, life off the court, and more"--
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Lerner Publications
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[2023]
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English
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"Since 1946, the Golden State Warriors have been making basketball history. Relive their greatest moments, explore how the team has adapted through difficult seasons, and learn about star players like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Wilt Chamberlain"--
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Lerner Publications
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[2023]
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English
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"The Boston Celtics have been NBA champions many times, but winning hasn't always been easy. Read about their greatest moments, their legendary seasons, and the players that could take them to the top once again"--
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Findaway World, LLC
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[2021]
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Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker that his family sent him to reform school. Race-car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her "girls cant drive." And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play. Kid Athletes tells all of their...