Diane Bailey
1) Heliskiing
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Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"You want intense? How about dropping from a helicopter onto a fresh field of powder, then skiing down a mountain? Heliskiers go where there are no trails, but there is a lot of danger and excitement. Find out where people go heliskiing, how they avoid deadly avalanches, and which skiing superstars are the best in the world." -- cover.
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English
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Description
"Even though he's best known for his successful PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers never dreamed of working in television. In fact, he hated the very first program that he ever watched! Join author Diane Bailey as she takes readers through the journey that brought Mister Rogers into our living rooms. From his childhood interest in puppet-making and music, to his courageous visit to Russia during the Cold War, this book details Mister...
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Chance the Rapper. Readers learn about Chance's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and thought-provoking sidebars, the book brings to life Chance's faith, fatherhood, activism, and Chicago pride."--
6) Atlanta
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Series
Publisher
Arcadia Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta? Or that Inman Park, dating back to 1890, is Atlanta's oldest neighborhood? Did you know that Stone Mountain is actually a monadnock? From the Olympic games to the World of Coca-Cola, Super Cities!: Atlanta covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this city great. Explore Little Five Points, and join in the fun at...
7) Ida B. Wells
Author
Series
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of the activist, educator, writer, journalist, suffragette, and pioneering voice against the horrors of lynching who set out to better the lives of African-Americans long before the Civil Rights Movement.
8) Skydiving
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"You want intense? How about leaping out of an airplane? Don't worry, there are parachutes! Skydiving is more than just a fast way to the ground. Skydivers perform amazing gymnastics as they soar through the air. Find out how skydiving became a sport, learn about the gear skydivers use, and experience the thrill of free fall." --cover.
9) Gandhi
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, see how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or 'great soul,'...
10) Memphis
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Series
Publisher
Arcadia Children's Books/Arcadia Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
This music-loving Tennessee city is packed with things to do and see. You can dance to the blues, visit Graceland, the home of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, and find out why the city's name dates back to ancient Egypt and they have a pyramid in the city!
Author
Series
Publisher
Little bee books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Discover 50 fascinating top-ten lists full of facts and trivia about planet Earth in this engaging nonfiction book! This book contains fifty lists of the most extreme and unusual facts about our planet. From the highest peaks, longest rivers, and most dangerous volcanoes to interesting buildings, indigenous peoples, and amusing place names, this pocket-sized book covers it all. Bursting with fun facts, locator maps, and vivid images, this book of...