Tammy Gagne
1) John Cena
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This series introduces readers to eight popular contemporary wrestlers, covering their early lives, wrestling careers, skills, and signature moves. Each title features informative sidebars, engaging infographics, vivid photographs, and a glossary.
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"In 1982, Willem Kolff and Robert Jarvik invented the first artificial heart capable of being used for long periods of time in humans. The first patient to receive the heart lived 112 days. Today, patients can live for years with an artificial heart. Discover more in Artificial Organs, a title in the STEM and the Human Body series. This series explores the exciting science, technology, and engineering used in the medical field. Each title includes...
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IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Meghan Markle was not born into a royal family-or even a wealthy one. Her father was worked as a lighting director on a television show. Her mother was a yoga instructor and social worker. After graduating from college with a communications degree, Meghan decided to pursue an acting career. This took a lot of hard work and patience. But she was as determined as the character she would one day play on the television show Suits. Few people could have...
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IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Not everyone was happy with the New York Knicks's 12th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Many even booed at the selection of Kristaps Porzingis. But he didn't let the jeers stop him from celebrating. The young Latvian player had played professional basketball in Spain before coming to the United States, where he would soon become one of the best known players in the sport. Kristaps knew he would have to work hard to win over his city. And he was...
6) Prince Harry
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IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Prince Harry's image is known throughout the world. The British royal is the son of Prince Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. His face regularly appears on the covers of magazines and front pages of newspapers, often alongside his new wife, the Duchess of Sussex. After spending a decade in the British army as a helicopter pilot, Harry now dedicates his life to helping people in a variety of other ways. His charity work, inspired by his...
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Pickleball is a fun sport with a funny name. A U.S. Congressman invented the game one summer along with two of his friends in the 1960s. The sport combines parts of other games such as badminton, ping-pong, and tennis. Today, kids often play pickleball at summer camps. The USA Pickleball Association helps teach people about the sport both in the United States and beyond its borders.
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IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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"Kacey Musgraves knew she wanted to be a singer/songwriter when she was just a little girl. She penned her first song at the age of nine. After competing in talent shows in East Texas as a teen, she landed a spot on the televised singing competition Nashville Star in 2007. Although she didn't win, she went on to write and perform some of the most popular songs in country music today. She is known for her free spirit and her willingness to sing about...
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"Kickball is a fun game that is a lot like baseball. Two teams compete on a field with bases in a diamond pattern. But instead of hitting a baseball with a bat, they kick a large ball. Each kicker to make it around all four bases scores a run. After five innings, the team with the most runs wins. One of the most fun places to play kickball is day camp. Kids may not know one another when they arrive at day camp. But games like this are a great way...
12) Shawn Mendes
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Some people might say that uploading videos of cover songs to social media sites is a waste of time. After all, what are the chances that a person could become famous this way? Just ask Shawn Mendes. After posting his versions of different songs to Vine in 2013, he was discovered. A short time later, the young singer and guitarist signed a record deal with Island Records. He now has two full-length albums under his belt, along with an EP that shot...
14) Charlie Puth
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IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"Charlie Puth did not grow up dreaming of being a pop star. Instead, he wanted to do what he loved most: write music. This young man who learned to play the piano at the age of four, had a clear talent for writing and composing, which led him to study jazz and classical music during his school years. He later earned a degree in music production and engineering. After graduating from the Berklee School of Music, he thought he would make his living...
15) Cleopatra
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"The name Cleopatra instantly brings to mind an image of a beautiful, raven-haired woman--the Queen of the Nile. This most famous ruler of Egypt was actually the sixth ruler with that name. Known in history for her boldness, Cleopatra was just seventeen years old when she took the throne. Her youth did not stop her from becoming one of the most powerful rulers her country had ever seen. Cleopatra joined forces with two of Rome's most powerful leaders,...
16) Ed Sheeran
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IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Ed Sheeran was an unlikely music superstar. With his bright red hair and casual fashion sense, he doesnt look like many other popular musicians that top the charts today. He also doesnt sound like everybody else. Eds unique form of rap music played on his acoustic guitar is just one of the things that set this British musician apart from the rest of the crowd. By embracing all the things that make him different, Ed has learned that quirks can make...
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Dodgeball is a fun game that kids often play at summer camp. Some schools and community centers also have dodgeball teams that kids can join. There are several variations of this game. In all of them, the object is to eliminate players from the game one at a time. Players throw large, rubber balls at the other players. Once a player is hit, that person is tagged out of the game. When played safely, dodgeball is a fun and challenging sport.
18) DIERKS BENTLEY
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IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Dierks Bentley spent his early years in Phoenix, Arizona- hundreds of miles from the Country Music Capital of Nashville, Tennessee. He discovered country music while attending boarding school on the East Coast. Although he was a rock music fan at the time, he quickly warmed to the sounds of legends such as Hank Williams, Jr. and George Jones. Soon the young guitarist would be writing his own country songs and playing them for thousands of his own...
19) The Weeknd
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IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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The Weeknd began his career under an air of mystery. This talented, young musician revealed neither his name nor his face with his first mixtape. Not even most record executives knew who the Weeknd was at this time. But that didn't stop them for trying to find out. When a label finally signed him, the Weeknd began performing live shows. He slowly began sharing his identity and experiences with the world through his music. And the world responded....