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A short biography of Aaron Rodgers.

"Fanny, daughter of famed chef/restaurateur Alice Waters, narrates her childhood adventures in France. Includes over forty recipes"--Provided by publisher.

This biography examines the life of Edward Snowden using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking contemporary photographs and informative sidebars, readers will learn about Snowden's early life, education, and experiences as a government whistleblower. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

A groundbreaking expos? that convincingly challenges the popular image of Edward Snowden as hacker turned avenging angel, while revealing how vulnerable our national security systems have become--as exciting as any political thriller, and far more important.

Aaron Rodgers went from a small college in California to being named most valuable player in the Super Bowl. This quarterback s amazing rise to become one of the top quarterbacks in the National Football League is one of the most exciting stories in sports. Rodgers excels on the field for the Green Bay Packers, making amazing throws and leading his team to glory while also helping those less fortunate than him. Truly one of the greats of the game, this book shows that Rodgers trophy case is as impressive as his abilities on the field. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Graphic Organizers, Index.

Describes the rise to fame of professional football player Aaron Rodgers. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Edward Snowden is one of the most extraordinary whistleblowers in history. A precocious computer specialist who rapidly rose through the ranks of the U.S. intelligence community, Snowden was only twenty-nine years old when he exposed the National Security Agency's mass surveillance program of citizens, which collects and stores people?s phone calls, emails, and contacts. Forced to flee the country to escape federal prosecutors, he remains a controversial figure in exile, having been called, by turns, a traitor, a hero, a dissident, a patriot.

Wounded in Iraq, Navy SEAL Eric Greitens returns home to find that his fellow veterans all want the same thing: to continue to serve their country. He founded The Mission Continues to provide paid public service fellowships for wounded veterans. Under this umbrella organization, former Marine sergeant Jake Wood began Team Rubicon, organizing post-9/11 veterans for dangerous disaster relief projects around the world. Drawing on the military's emphasis on discipline and selflessness, these veterans are helping to build a more vigorous nation and world.