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Eli Manning and the New York Giants

Super Bowl XLVI
2013
Eli Manning knew he would have to play a great game to capture the 2012 Super Bowl. His team, the New York Giants, was facing its rival, the New England Patriots, in a rematch of the 2008 Super Bowl. The Giants had won that game in a huge upset, and now the Patriots were looking for revenge. With Giants fans counting on him, could Eli lead his team to the championship once again?.

Annie and Helen

2012
Describes the relationship between Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, and includes excerpts from letters written by Annie about her work with Helen.

Bulu, African wonder dog

2010
Steve and Anna knew that the Zambian bush was a dangerous place for a pet. So when they adopted the runt of a terrier litter, they tried to train and protect him from peril. Still, Bulu had some terrifying, heart-stopping encounters in his life. To their surprise, Bulu also had an astonishing ability to calm and communicate with orphaned animals-warthogs, monkeys, and a newborn bushbuck.

Sheamus

2012
Biography of professional wrestler Sheamus.

Keep on!

the story of Matthew Henson, co-discoverer of the North Pole
2009
An illustrated story of Matthew Henson who, along with Robert Peary and four Inuit men, reached the North Pole in April 1909.

Pro wrestling greats

2012
This book lists and describes the top pro wrestlers of the past and today.

Dwyane Wade

2012
This book tells about the life and career of Dwyane Wade, who became the first Miami Heat player to score 10,000 points with the team.

Hanging off Jefferson's nose

growing up on Mount Rushmore
2012
Lincoln Borglum, whose father came up with the idea to carve Mount Rushmore, takes over to complete his dad's endeavor.

Yes she can!

women's sports pioneers
2011
In 1926, Trudy Ederle swam the English Channel. She was the first woman and only the sixth person to do it. Here are the stories of five women sports pioneers.

Women explorers

perils, pistols, and petticoats
2012
Profiles ten female explorers throughout history, describing the lives and accomplishments of Nellie Cashman, Annie Smith Peck, and other women who climbed mountains, studied Aboriginal cultures, lived with Pygmies, and more.

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