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Brie Larson

making a difference as a superhero
"Brie Larson plays a superhero on the big screen, and she's also done many heroic things in her real life too. Readers explore her . . . biography--from her casting as Captain Marvel to her work on behalf of women's rights and equality"--Provided by publisher.

Taylor Swift

making a difference as a songwriter
2022
"Taylor Swift first made a name for herself by writing love songs. However, she's become more outspoken in both her music and her public statements concerning feminism, political issues, and her place as a woman in the music industry. This change in her life and her music is documented in age-appropriate main text that is supplemented with quote boxes featuring empowering words from this famous singer. Vibrant and informative design elements include full-color photographs, a comprehensive timeline, and a list of ways young people can follow Swift's example and help make the world around them better"--Provided by publisher.

George Washington and Alexander Hamilton

2022
"George Washington and Alexander Hamilton were two of the most famous Founding Fathers. They fought for American independence and then worked to build the United States into a strong and stable country. Along the way, they also became friends. The story of their friendship--and how it helped shape the United States--is presented to readers through engaging text that balances historical context (supplementing social studies curriculum topics) with a relatable narrative. Featuring fun fact boxes, quotes from primary sources, and an eye-catching design, this high-interest look at history is sure to keep young readers entertained as they learn"--Provided by publisher.

Josh Allen

making a difference through football
2023
Examines the life and career of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, focusing on how he helps make a difference on and off the field.
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Chris Evans

making a difference as an actor
2023
"Chris Evans is best known for playing a superhero on the big screen. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), he played Steve Rogers--also known as Captain America. In the movie Captain America: The First Avenger, this hero is described as 'not a perfect soldier, but a good man.' 'A good man' is a way many people have described Chris Evans too. He uses his voice to speak out about causes that matter to him. He also gives his time and money to help kids who are sick. These things and many more help make Chris Evans a real-life superhero!"--Provided by publisher.

What's the LGBTQ+ community?

2023
"Learning about the LGBTQ+ community involves much more than just learning what each letter in this acronym stands for, and readers are introduced to the many different kinds of people who identify as part of this community as they discover facts about each group's struggle for basic rights and acceptance. Informative, empathetic text presents this sensitive topic in a way that's easy for young readers to understand, and fact boxes give them additional information about the struggles this community has faced in the past and continue to face in the present"--Provided by publisher.
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George Washington and Alexander Hamilton

"George Washington and Alexander Hamilton were two of the most famous Founding Fathers. They fought for American independence and then worked to build the United States into a strong and stable country. Along the way, they also became friends. The story of their friendship-and how it helped shape the United States-is presented to readers through engaging text that balances historical context (supplementing social studies curriculum topics) with a relatable narrative. Featuring fun fact boxes, quotes from primary sources, and an eye-catching design, this high-interest look at history is sure to keep young readers entertained as they learn"--.

Should we trust the news?

2020
Explores the discussion of whether we should trust what the news tells us.

Is television bad for kids?

2020
Explores the pros and cons of children watching TV.

20 fun facts about George Washington

2018
A biography filled with facts about George Washington.

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