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Willie, Waylon, and the boys

how Nashville outsiders changed country music forever
2024
"Brian Fairbanks draws a line from Buddy Holly through the Outlaw stars of the 60s and 70s, all the way to the country headliners and more diverse, up-and-coming Nashville rebels of today, bringing the reader deep into the worlds of not only Cash, Nelson, Kristofferson, and Jennings but artists like Chris Stapleton, Simpson, Bingham, and Isbell, stadium-filling masters whose stories have not been told in book form, as well as new, diverse artists like the Highwomen, Brittney Spencer, and Allison Russell. Thought-provoking and meticulously researched, 'Willie, Waylon, and the Boys' ultimately shows how a twenty-one-year-old bass-playing plane crash survivor helped changed the course of American music"--Provided by publisher.

I am Superman

"This biography of Superman explores the way Clark Kent was super because of his actions, not just his powers and is the perfect way to introduce the superhero to young readers"--Provided by publisher.

Melville

a biography
1996
Biography of nineteenth century author Herman Melville, drawing upon newly discovered family letters to present information on his life from childhood, to his sojourns at sea, to his inconsistent career as a writer.

Amy Coney Barrett

Supreme Court Justice
2022
This title examines the life and career of the lawyer and judge who was confirmed to the US Supreme Court in 2020. Nominated by President Donald Trump in the final months of his term, Barrett became the fifth female justice in the history of the Supreme Court.

Muhammad

the story of a prophet and reformer
2013
A biography of the Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam.

What you never knew about Cristiano Ronaldo

2023
Cristiano Ronaldo is the world's top soccer player. But what happens when he's not scoring on the pitch? High-interest details and bold photos of his fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident.

Brothers in arms

a true World War II story of Wojtek the bear and the soldiers who loved him
2022
"Wojtek was just an orphaned bear cub . . . when a group of teenaged Polish soldiers, many of whom were orphans themselves, took him into their ranks during World War ll. Wojtek quickly became a beloved and important member of the Polish II Corps. Together with his brothers in arms, Wojtek helped his friends turn the tide of World War II"--Amazon.

Meet Cristiano Ronaldo

2023
Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United is one of soccer's greatest forwards. In 2021, he even set a new men's record for most international goals of all time. Uncover how he became a soccer superstar.

At the birth of Bowie

life with the man who became a legend
2019
The author shares his life and career as the drummer of Lower Third, a rock band with his friend David Bowie.

Harriet Tubman

abolitionist and American hero
2021
Harriet Tubman dreamed of freedom from a young age. After suffering enslavement in her early life, Tubman escaped to freedom through the secret network of the Underground Railroad. From then on, she devoted herself to freeing and helping others. She led daring escapes along the Railroad, traveling by night and wearing clever disguises so she and her "passengers" could avoid capture. During the Civil War, she served as a nurse and spy for the Union Army and even led a raid. Learn about Tubman's extraordinary life and how she kept fighting for freedom and justice.

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