Thomas Streissguth
4) Trials Bikes
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Series
Description
Trials bike riding is more about agility and balance than it is speed. This requires a certain type of motorcycle. Young readers will learn how trials bikes are built to suit the needs of their riders.
5) Mini Bikes
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Series
Description
Most kids dream of riding a full-sized motorcycle. Mini bikes make it possible for kids to enjoy a safe, motorized experience. Young learners will explore the different types of mini bikes and how they are raced in competitions.
6) Pocket Bikes
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Series
Description
Pocket bikes are a specialized form of mini bike built for racing. Readers will learn how riders control these small motorcycles and the challenges they find in competition.
7) Scooters
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Series
Description
Scooters have become a very popular way to get around town over the last fifty years. Students will learn where scooters came from and what kinds of scooters are around today.
9) Kickboxing
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Series
Formats
Description
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about Kickboxing. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
12) The Comanche
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Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2000
Description
A history of this Indian tribe of the Southern Plains and a description of their customs, religion, relationship with other tribes, and twentieth-century changes to their traditional way of life.
15) Afghanistan
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Publisher
Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"This title highlights major destinations within Afghanistan and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Afghanistan, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--
18) John Glenn
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Series
Publisher
Bridgestone Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Description
Presents a brief biography of the first American astronaut to orbit Earth.
19) Egypt
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Series
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Description
Discusses the people, geography, religion, language, customs, and culture of Egypt.
20) The Challenger
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Series
Publisher
Capstone High-Interest Books
Pub. Date
c2002
Description
Portrays the space shuttle Challenger, the events that led to its destruction, and the effects of the disaster on the space program.