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2) Tech Titans
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Full-color series-six bios in one!It takes more than one person to bring about change and innovation. Explore the lives of the people who have had a huge impact on technology today. So much more than just your typical biography, PROFILES: TECH TITANS focuses on six of the most prominent figures in the technological world. This book includes all of the biographical information kids need to know (background, family, education, accomplishments,...
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It takes more than one person to bring about War. This book will follow the lives of six key players during one of the most controversial wars in history.
Profiles is so much more than just your typical biography. This book in our six-in-one, full-color bio series will focus on the five W's of the Vietnam War--who, what, where, when, and why. Kids will learn all of the biographical information they need to know (background, family, education, accomplishments,...
4) War Spies
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Six bios in one!
Six bios in one!Profiles is so much more than just your typical biography. The next book in our six-in-one, full-color bio series will focus on war spies. Kids will learn all of the biographical information they want to know about some of the most famous spies in history. Featuring Sir Francis Walsingham, Nathan Hale, Belle Boyd, Kim Philby, Virginia Hall, and Allen Dulles. Find out how and why they grew up to be spies! Daniel...
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"The Co-Ed Killer, Son of Sam, Hillside Strangler, and Dating Game Killer—in many ways, terrifying serial killers were as synonymous with the 1970s as Watergate, disco, and the oil crisis. This fascinating collection of profiles presents the most notorious as well as lesser-known serial murderers of that decade. Beyond Ted Bundy and David Berkowitz, it includes more obscure killers like Coral Eugene Watts, known as "The Sunday Morning Slasher,"...
7) India
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"Engaging images accompany information about India. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
8) China
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"Engaging images accompany information about China. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
13) Colombia
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""Engaging images accompany information about Colombia. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher."--
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The #1 New York Times–bestselling author tells the origin story of LA defense attorney Mickey Haller.
In this concise, absorbing account, Michael Connelly reveals the work—and the strokes of luck—that contributed to his creation of the character Mickey Haller, the subject of multiple bestselling novels as well as the hit Netflix series. He reveals the lawyers, both fictional and real-life, who played...
In this concise, absorbing account, Michael Connelly reveals the work—and the strokes of luck—that contributed to his creation of the character Mickey Haller, the subject of multiple bestselling novels as well as the hit Netflix series. He reveals the lawyers, both fictional and real-life, who played...
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The Pulitzer Prize–winning, New York Times–bestselling author describes how he created his popular veteran sniper.
Retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. Bob Lee Swagger debuted in Stephen Hunter's military action thriller Point of Impact in 1993. The book was the first of many adventures for the fictional sniper and inspired a hit-movie, as well as a television series. But what led to the invention of such a character?
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Retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. Bob Lee Swagger debuted in Stephen Hunter's military action thriller Point of Impact in 1993. The book was the first of many adventures for the fictional sniper and inspired a hit-movie, as well as a television series. But what led to the invention of such a character?
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The #1 New York Times–bestselling author discusses his early days as a writer and the creation of his beloved psychologist and sleuth.
In 1985, clinical child psychologist Alex Delaware made his debut in the mystery novel When the Bough Breaks by Jonathan Kellerman. But how did Kellerman create a character who would go on to win him Edgar and Anthony Awards for best first novel and make him a number-one New York Times–bestselling...
In 1985, clinical child psychologist Alex Delaware made his debut in the mystery novel When the Bough Breaks by Jonathan Kellerman. But how did Kellerman create a character who would go on to win him Edgar and Anthony Awards for best first novel and make him a number-one New York Times–bestselling...
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"The Mustang was born from a British WW2 specification to North American during 1940. The prototype was completed within 117 days but the RAF was not happy with the aircraft's performance and suggested replacing the V-12 Allison with the more powerful RR Merlin. The result was a superbly fast and maneuverable aircraft that had the range to escort Allied bomber forces on raids deep into occupied Europe. A total of 15,469 of the type were built and...
18) Nigeria
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""Engaging images accompany information about Nigeria. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher"--
19) Saudi Arabia
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"Engaging images accompany information about Saudi Arabia. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
20) Pennsylvania
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". . . images accompany information about Pennsylvania. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.
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