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Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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No two dances were the same. Each one was beautiful because it was different - just like how Sydney's body was also beautiful because it was different. Sydney Mesher was born with ten toes and five fingers. But it was her toes that her mum noticed first. 'I can tell she's going to be a dancer,' she said. And it turned out Mum was right - after years of hard work, Sydney eventually danced her way onto the famous stage of Radio City Music Hall, becoming...
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"From 1939 to 2021, actress Betty White was one of the most beloved performers in the entertainment industry. She starred in fan-favorite television shows like The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and also blockbuster movies like Toy Story 4 and The Proposal. Over her decades-long career, Betty White won Emmy awards, was named an honorary mayor of Hollywood, earned a star on the Walk of Fame, and set the Guinness World Record for woman...
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
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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As quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes is the player that leads his team to victory. Known for his creative throws, he stands out as one of football's best players. Find out more about his rise to the top. Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
5) Kevin Hart
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English
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Kevin Hart is one of America's funniest comedians. But his road to the top has not been easy. Find out how hard work and dedication helped him achieve success. Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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For young readers inspired by bestselling autobiographies such as Essentially Charli and Reach for the Skai comes the extraordinary true story of how a nine-year-old DJ from Dubai became an international superstar, as told in her own words-with some help from her "Momager"-with a foreword by Wyclef Jean.
Dubai wunderkind Michelle Rasul was only a toddler when she first got behind the turntables. By the time she entered the 2021 DMC Global DJing Championship,...
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During WWII and the years immediately following, several men were seen by the Australian Security Service as the most dangerous men in the Commonwealth. This history book uncovers the facts to invite its readers to make up their own mind.
Who was "the most dangerous man in Australia" in the years before World War II?
Was it the geologist who obtained nickel and molybdenite to prolong the life of Krupp guns and help "our dear Führer" to win...
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English
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Marcel Marceau, the world's most famous mime, enthralled audiences around the world for more than fifty years. When he waved his hand or lifted his eyebrow he was able to speak volumes without ever saying a word. But few know the story of the man behind those gestures . . .
Distinguished author Leda Schubert and award-winning artist Gerard DuBois bring their own artistry to this gorgeously written and illustrated picture book biography.
Monsieur...
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English
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Tom Holland has been a superhero on the big screen for many years as the latest actor to bring Spider-Man to life. He's also been a hero to many in real life too. Readers discover this as they explore accessible biographical text and quote boxes featuring his own words. From his charitable work with his family to his openness about the importance of caring for your mental health, readers are able to see the many ways he makes a difference and are...
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As Pacey Witter on the hit TV show Dawson's Creek, actor Joshua Jackson is a loner-introspective, quick with a quip, and willing to follow his heart rather than follow the crowd. In real life, Joshua is a lot like his character, except when it comes to success. While Pacey is a bit of an underachiever, Joshua, in his early twenties, has already hit it big, with nearly twenty film credits to his name, including such hits as The Mighty Ducks, Urban...
12) Desert Queen
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This picture book biography in verse follows the life of beloved Rajasthani drag performer Queen Harish, known as the Whirling Desert Queen of Rajasthan. Lit by an inner fire and propelled by a family tragedy, Harish defied the gender conventions of middle class Indian life, battled discrimination and intimidation, and eventually grew up to dance with Bollywood movie stars and on stages across the world.
Jyoti Gopal's rhythmic phrases evoke the...
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Do your readers know that Selena's first acting job was Barney and Friends? That's also where she met close friend Demi Lavato. She's the star of the hit TV show Wizards of Waverly Place, been in movies, and is part of the band Selena Gomez and The Scene. This fun-to-read book offers reluctant readers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
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Considered one of today's hottest young actors, Josh Hutcherson took Hollywood and the world by storm with his performance in The Hunger Games. From the time that he was little, Josh knew that he wanted to be an actor, and he got his first role at age nine. Author Sherri Mabry Gordon explores Josh's acting career as well as his past and future plans.
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A picture book about the making of Martha Graham's Appalachian Spring, her most famous dance performance
Martha Graham : trailblazing choreographer
Aaron Copland : distinguished American composer
Isamu Noguchi : artist, sculptor, craftsman
Award-winning authors Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan tell the story behind the scenes of the collaboration that created APPALACHIAN SPRING, from its inception through the score's composition to Martha's intense...
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As a young girl growing up in California, Brenda Song knew that she wanted to be a performer. Years of hard work and determination eventually led to her starring role on the beloved Disney sitcom The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Young readers will be enthralled by the details of Song's little-known success story told with simple text and vibrant color photos. A Words to Know section in the beginning of the text helps readers with any unfamiliar vocabulary...
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Jennifer Lawrence was nominated for her first Academy Award at 20 years old. Her determination and drive have seen her go from modeling to acting in some of the biggest blockbusters in recent years. Readers find out what her future plans are, and how she became such an amazing actress.
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Give your readers a fascinating biography about one of the most honored and respected actresses in Hollywood. This accessible, easy-to-follow book about Viola Davis provides an engaging timeline of the actress's life. Viola's early years helped shape the roles she chose as an adult. Playing everyday Americans such as wives, mothers, and hired help got her noticed by moviegoers and critics alike, and led to her becoming the only African-American woman...
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