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A360 Media, LLC
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English
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From his early days as a college athlete turned bar-band singer to his meteoric rise in the 1990s and up until his present life as a living legend—Garth Brooks has never lost gratitude for being able to perform. He considers making music an honor and a privilege, a special kind of love that he shares with audiences around the world whenever he approaches a microphone. Brooks has been rewarded with astonishing record sales, sold-out concerts and
...3) Alamo
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IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Alamo played an important role in Texas's fight for independence. Over the
years, the battle at the Alamo has come to represent the heroism and resilience of the Texan people. Find out more in The Alamo, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
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Being thought of as 'a beautiful woman' has spared me nothing in life, says Halle Berry. With her extraordinary beauty, wealth, and an Academy Award for Best Actress, it seems as if Berry has it all. Yet her life has been anything but a fairytale. From the pain of an abusive father to the sting of racism from her peers, Berry emerged as a high achiever, beauty queen, and model. As an actor, her beauty often kept her from being considered for meaningful...
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AV2 by Weigl
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2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that "In God We Trust" came from the poem "Star-Spangled Banner"? The motto was first printed on a two-cent coin in 1864. Discover more fascinating facts in "The Motto," an "American Icons" book. --
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Winfrey is smart, funny, compassionate, talented, and one of the richest and most powerful women in the world. Whether she was talking about her childhood experiences of abuse and rebellion, her lifelong struggle with weight, her favorite books, or her Angel Network of good deeds, the world was listening. How did Winfrey reach this pinnacle of success? Author Robin Westen has gathered the most compelling stories and quotes for this fun-to-read, information-packed...
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Walter Dean Myers tells it like it is in his award-winning novels about urban teenagers with real problems. With humor and a keen ear for dialogue, Myers creates characters that speak directly to today's teens. As a young reader, Myers could not find books about African-American boys like himself. Drawing upon his own struggles and experiences, he has filled that literary gap with fascinating novels filled with realistic stories that appeal to readers...
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Perform the national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony. Wow the crowd with a spectacular Super Bowl halftime show. Win a Grammy. When you are legendary singer and performer Beyonce Knowles, this is just a regular month's work. Beyonce went from a child singer in her hometown of Houston, Texas, to one of the most recognizable faces on the planet. She has sold millions of records, made hit movies, and runs a clothing line. This...
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When Chris Rock steps on stage, he destroys the targets of his jokes. When he finishes his performance, the audience needs time to catch its breath. The laughter never stops. Chris Rock pulls no punches. He is brutally honest and no subject, politics, racism, pop culture, is safe from his humor. From humble beginnings in New York City to his superstar career as a stand-up comedian and actor, author Marty Gitlin unleashes the story of comic genius...
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"Examines the life of rap artist and business entrepreneur Jay-Z, including his childhood in Brooklyn, his rise to superstardom in the music industry, his successful business ventures, his family life, and his place as the king of hip-hop"--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Jefferson Memorial is located on Washington National Mall, along the Potomac River Tidal Basin. The memorial was made to honor one of the most important figures in early American history. Find out more in Jefferson Memorial, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
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"And the contestant going home is...Jennifer Hudson." Standing on the American Idol stage, a shocked Hudson found out she had been voted off the famed singing competition, but unlike many Idol contestants whose musical dreams end on that stage, Jennifer Hudson was just getting started. Her rapid rise to superstardom saw her win an Academy Award and a Grammy Award in only a few years. Author John Micklos, Jr., explores the life of this multi-talented...
16) Lincoln Memorial
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AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2014]
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IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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English
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His voice blaring in the recording, Sean "Diddy" Combs says, "We won't stop." He repeats the motto in many of his famous songs, three words that Diddy lives by. When it comes to his rise to superstardom in hip-hop and his pursuit of dominance in the entertainment industry, Sean Combs has never stopped. The Harlem-born music mogul has achieved success as a producer, rapper, and entrepreneur, including the massive success of his Sean John clothing line....
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Tyler Perry's path to success was anything but easy. His childhood was marred by constant abuse, physical and emotional. To escape from the pain, Perry found an outlet in writing, but the first play he wrote did not draw huge audiences. Even after years of failure, Perry never quit. He forged ahead, committed to getting his message out. And he sure did. Perry, now with many hit movies and television shows to his credit, is one of the biggest stars...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Washington Monument is a tall stone tower in Washington, DC. The monument
stands as a tribute to the leadership, wisdom, and strength of the first president of the United States. Find out more in Washington Monument, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.