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"A picture book biography about Ida B. Wells and her life as a suffragist, with a focus on the Women's March of 1913"--Provided by publisher.

"Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. [This book] lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken, which they believe lurks in the ocean, waiting to pull ships beneath the surface with its powerful tentacles. Several famous writers such as Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Jules Verne have described monsters inspired by the Kraken. In this book, readers will also learn about the real creature that might have inspired the Kraken -- the giant squid"--Provided by publisher.

"The Minnesota Vikings have played in four Super Bowls, but they've never won the big game. With a talented roster and a . . . new coach, the team's first championship might be right around the corner"--Provided by publisher.

"How was basketball born? Why is the area in the paint and around the free throw circle known as the key? When did the NBA begin play? What team was arguably the worst NBA squad ever? Who was the highest drafted college player who never played a single game in the NBA? This book provides over 100 questions and detailed answers concerning the traditions, rules, and history of basketball. Organized by the sport's three eras--its birth through 1945, the NBA from 1946 through 1999, and the game today--it answers questions about the sport at all levels, from college games to the Olympics. A bonus chapter provides a Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of basketball-the perfect resource to settle arguments or to answer challenging trivia questions"--Provided by publisher.

"Bust some of history's biggest myths and learn the truth about the Salem witch trials"--.

"Discover . . . video games made in the 1950s and onward"--Provided by publisher.

". . . the inspirational true story of the birth of women's Olympic basketball at the 1976 Summer Games and the ragtag team that put United States women's basketball on the map"--Provided by publisher.

"One of the most controversial women of the twentieth century, Jane Addams advocated for children, women, immigrants, fair working conditions, and world peace at a time when women were told to keep quiet and stay at home. Her efforts led to the founding of the first school of social work and Hull-House, the best-known community house in the US"--Provided by publisher.

"Five children, from five different cultures and in five different decades, grow up in the same building on the Lower East Side of New York City"--Provided by publisher.

"Images accompany information about Giannis Antetokounmpo. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.