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Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Lin-Manuel Miranda brought hip-hop to Broadway with his popular musical Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda introduces readers to this award-winning writer and his creative process. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Elon Musk is known as a visionary entrepreneur for his work in renewable energy and space technology. Elon Musk: Entrepreneur and Innovator explores Musk's vision for improving the world and how he plans to accomplish his ambitious goals. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common...
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Steve Jobs revolutionized the personal computer and buying and downloading music. Learn more about Jobs, Macintosh, and Apple with this title. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, timeline, index, and glossary also included. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Ellen DeGeneres has dedicated her life to making people laugh. She is known as an entertainment pioneer and champion of the LGBTQ community. Ellen DeGeneres: Groundbreaking Entertainer explores DeGeneres's early life, rise to fame, and positive influence on society. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Mark Zuckerberg's story is an interesting one: who knew that a quiet, code-writing nerd would be the creator of what we call social media, the Chairman and CEO of Facebook Inc., and the youngest self-made billionaire.
Author
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In 1959, Fidel Castro took control of the Cuban government and became its new leader. Fidel Castro: Cuban Revolutionary Leader explores the early life of Castro and his rise to power. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
Author
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Malala Yousafzai may be one of the most courageous young women of our time. Learn about how Malala came face-to-face with a member of the Taliban and what she is doing today to ensure education for boys and girls all around the world--no matter their cultures or religions."--Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Adbo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Recognize the name Jorge Mario Bergoglio? He loves soccer and dancing the tango. He is also the pope of the largest religion in the world. He is Pope Francis. Learn about the pope's past, why people admire him, and what he may do for the Catholic Church in the future. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, timeline, index, and glossary also included. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Billionaire businessman Donald Trump took the world by surprise when he was elected the 45th president of the United States in 2016. Donald Trump: 45th President of the United Statesexplores Trump's childhood, business empire, and political success. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index....
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Julian Assange started a website, WikiLeaks, to share secret information and expose human rights violations around the world. Julian Assange: Founder of WikiLeaks introduces readers to Assange's early life and his journey to share controversial information with the public. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...
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Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing,
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English
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"Ketanji Brown Jackson graduated from Harvard Law School in 1996. She began to rise through the federal court system. In February 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Jackson to the US Supreme Court. Months later, Jackson was confirmed as a Supreme Court justice, becoming the first Black woman to serve in the position. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
18) The candidate
Author
Series
Newsmakers novels volume 2
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"How far would a candidate go to become President of the United States? In covering the presidential election campaign, star newsmaker Erica Sparks notices that favored candidate Senator Mike Ortiz seems dependent on his wife to an unnatural degree. Celeste Ortiz is a brilliant and glamorous billionaire who--along with her best friend and confidant Lily Lau--has engineered her husband's meteoric rise. The White House is within their reach. But the...
19) The separatists
Author
Series
Newsmakers novels volume 3
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Journalist and newscaster Erica Sparks is only planning to report on an explosive story--until she gets caught in the middle of it"--
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