biography

Describes the life and accomplishments of Clara Barton, a teacher who organized efforts to bring nursing care to wounded soldiers during the Civil War and who went on to become the founder of the American Red Cross.

On October 3, 2005, Kapacziewski and his soldiers were ending their tour in Northern Iraq when their convoy was attacked by enemy fighters. A grenade exploded, shattering Kapacziewski???s right leg below the knee, damaging his right hip, and severing a nerve and artery in his right arm. He endured more than forty surgeries, but his right leg still wasn???t healing. Kapacziewski chose to have it amputated with one goal in mind: return to the line and serve with his fellow Rangers.

"As a member of the Bullet Club, Kenny Omega became one of the biggest draws in the pro wrestling world. His matches with Okada in New Japan Pro Wrestling are considered by many to be some of the greatest of all time. How did Kenny Omega end up where he is today? Many fans may know his name, but not his backstory. In this book, [follow] Kenny Omega's career . . . beyond the ring to learn how a young man from Canada became a wrestling superstar"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the life and work of Shigeru Miyamoto, the . . . video game designer behind Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong, and other . . . [Nintendo] game franchises"--Provided by publisher.

"Little Sally grew up in California, and soon realized that she had a passion for science. She loved it so much that she studied it at college and became a Doctor of Physics. One day, whilst reading the student newspaper, Sally saw that NASA was looking for astronauts. Women could apply, having never been able to before . . . so she went for it! Sally was chosen, and in 1983 became the first American woman to fly in space"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the personal narratives of Gustav Kleinmann and his son Fritz, two Holocaust survivors. The authors' primary source is Gustavs' concentration camp diary written between October 1939 and July 1945, and supplemented by a memoir written by Fritz in 1997 and interviews with surviving members of the family.

"Middle grade [readers] are introduced to the . . . history of [the] NBA's Miami Heat with a photo-laden narrative of their . . . successes and losses"--Provided by publisher.

As Morrie Schwartz, a sociology professor, is dying from ALS, he tells a former student, Mitch Albom, about dying, living and what's important in life.

As Morrie Schwartz, a sociology professor, is dying from ALS, he tells a former student, Mitch Albom, about dying, living and what's important in life.

"Sandy Koufax went from dreaming of playing in the NBA to pitching perfect games for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Learn how the left-handed Koufax honed his throwing arm, brought the Dodgers a World Series, and more"--Provided by publisher.