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Almost a revolution

1998
An account of growing up in China, describing political restraints and political demonstrations starting in the mid-1980s.

The single-season home run kings

Ruth, Maris, McGwire, Sosa, and Bonds
2003
Examines the accomplishments of baseball's five home run kings, including Ruth, Maris, McGwire, Sosa, and Bonds, discusses the conditions under which they performed their feats, looks at the advantages and disadvantages they faced in their races to break the record, and considers the reactions of baseball fans.

Bernie Williams

quiet leader
1998
Follows the career path of Bernie Williams, who emerged as a Yankee star in the 1996 playoffs.

Emmitt Smith

Barry Sanders
1995
An upside-down book for young readers that provides biographical and career information about professional football running backs Barry Sanders and Emmitt Smith.

Sammy Sosa

2001
Examines the life and career of professional baseball player Sammy Sosa, a record-breaking batter for the Chicago Cubs, and includes photographs, career statistics, and a glossary.

Owen and Luke Wilson

2008
Follows the careers of Owen and Luke Wilson, discussing the choices they have made as writers and actors, how their work has been received, and their relationship off-screen, and including quotations, photographs, and a time line.

Bernie Williams

2000
A biography of the New York Yankee center fielder, Bernie Williams, winner of the 1998 American League batting title.

Sniper one

on scope and under siege with a sniper team in Iraq
2009
Sergeant Dan Mills chronicles his and his platoon's experiences in the six months following their arrival in Iraq. Mills details the many firefights he and his men were forced to endure, as well as the sub-par living conditions that were commonplace throughout the country.

Home Run Heroes!

Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa
1999
Two separate biographies tell of Mark McGuire, who ended the 1998 baseball season with 70 home runs and of Sammy Sosa, who will always be known as one of the greatest sluggers in baseball.

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