Matt Doeden
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Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., was known for his battles in the ring as well as his achievements outside of it. An outspoken activist, he joined the Nation of Islam and followed Malcolm X during the Civil Rights Movement. He refused to fight in the Vietnam War for a cause he did not believe in, even though some saw him as a coward. Even with failing health from Parkinson's disease, Ali continued to fight for and defend people who were...
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English
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"This book explores controversies in sports, including black boxer Jack Johnson, Jessie Owens in the 1936 Olympics, Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, Muhammad Ali's refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, #MeToo and the US gymnastics team, and much more"--
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Conflict—nobody likes it. And from the hallways of your school to the family dinner table, conflict can be hard to avoid. But conflict doesn't have to be all bad. If you handle a conflict well, you might even come up with a "win-win" solution, and everyone will walk away happy. Conflict management involves understanding the roots of conflict, opening the lines of communication, and coming up with a solution that everyone can live with. This book...
Author
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Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Think you know all there is to know about Wilt Chamberlain? Well, did you know that:
He holds the record for most rebounds in a single NBA game? He is a member of the Volleyball Hall of Fame? He played for the Harlem Globetrotters before joining the NBA?
Wilt Chamberlain is perhaps best known as the only player in the history of the NBA to score 100 points in a single basketball game. But Chamberlain's success extends to more than a single ...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
On October 9, 2012, Malala Yousafzai was on her way home from school in Swat Valley, Pakistan, when she was shot in the head by members of the Taliban. Though she was only fifteen years old, the Taliban targeted her because she wrote blog posts and appeared on television defending girls' right to education in Pakistan. Malala survived the attack and went on to write a book, earn a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, and meet President Barack Obama....
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Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
"Describes the people and events of the Civil War. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a Union soldier at Gettysburg, a civilian during the siege of Vicksburg, or a Confederate soldier at Chancellorsville"--Providedby publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Personal accounts related to some of the most daring escapes and rescues of World War II come together in this book to present a unique perspective on the battle between the Allied and Axis powers."--Provided by publisher.