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A graphic novel biography of Pope Francis, discussing his childhood in Argentina, his career in the Catholic Church, and his election as the first Pope from Latin America.

"Each NFL team has a unique story. The My First NFL Book series introduces readers to the 32 National Football League teams. Each title explores an NFL team's major records, stars, stadium, history, statistics and more"--Provided by the publisher.

Profiles the early explorations of Pierre-Esprit Radisson and Medard Chouart des Groseilliers, French explorers and fur traders during the seventeenth century, describing their discoveries that led to the creation of the Hudson's Bay Company.

A fourteenth-century Scottish boy joins a Templar knight on a quest to locate an ancient relic, while he tries to understand and control his own gift of prophetic visions.

Provides a history of the Los Angeles Rams football team, profiles star players, and more.

The Tenth Amendment says that the powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution belong to the individual states and their residents and can not be taken away from them. Like the Ninth Amendment, the Tenth Amendment's wording is vague and abstract and often debated, especially when applied to such important contemporary issues as the drinking age, gun ownership, health care, environmental standards, and controlled substances. Through full-color and black-and-white photographs, engaging text, and primary sources, students will learn why this amendment was created, how notions of states' versus federal rights have changed throughout history, and how this ongoing conflict between state and federal government affects their lives.

Tells the story of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, a division of the American Army during World War II made up of artists, actors, engineers, writers, electronics wizards, and others who used optical illusion, sleight of hand, radio misinformation, and other theatrical special effects to deceive the enemy.

"Von Miller plays for the Denver Broncos and was voted Super Bowl MVP of Super Bowl 50. He's also known for his crazy outfits and his charity work. Learn how he became a football star, how he trains, and more.".

The Bill of Rights was written more than 200 years ago, but it's still just as relevant and important today as it was back then. Readers will take a look at what caused the Tenth Amendment to be born and what effects the amendment has had through history and today.