Gail Herman - Böcker

The story of Heidi was written over one hundred years ago, however, it is far from a period piece. In the Swiss Alps, where it is set, a hundred years is just the blink of an eye. We see in her the daughter that every mother dreams of having and e...

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When Derek Jeter was eight years old, he announced that he was going to play baseball for the New York Yankees. Jeter earned the attention of major league scouts in high school and was drafted to the New York Yankees in 1992. Named Rookie of the Y...

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Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands.The tradition of the Olympic Games faded ove...

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Who's ready to go back to school? Little Dinosaur is! This simple book will help eager little readers get ready as well. Ideal for first-day jitters or for any parent wanting a model of good behavior for the getting-ready-for-school hour. Full color.

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An introduction to the life and career of baseball's Jackie Robinson.

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Davy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, is a man of legend. He is said to have killed his first bear when he was three years old. His smile alone killed another, and he skinned a bear by forcing him to run between two trees. Fact or fiction?...

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After breaking or tying more than sixty records in hockey, it's no wonder that Wayne Gretzky is known as "The Great One." Born in Brantford, Ontario, on January 26, 1961, in a nation obsessed with the sport, he threw himself into the gam...

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"Strike - you're out!" "He's safe!" "Homerun!" Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s har...

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Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands. The tradition of the Olympic Games faded ov...

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Here's a gripping portrait of a smart, remarkable woman. Growing up in Alabama, Coretta Scott King graduated valedictorian from her high school before becoming one of the first African American students at Antioch College in Ohio. It was there tha...

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The wife of Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King was a civil rights leader in her own right, playing a prominent role in the African American struggle for racial equality in the 1960s.Here's a gripping portrait of a smart, remarkable woman. ...

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The Holocaust was a genocide on a scale never before seen, with as many as twelve million people killed in Nazi death camps - six million of them Jews. Gail Herman traces the rise of Hitler and the Nazis, whose rabid anti-Semitism led first to hum...

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A thoughtful and age-appropriate introduction to an unimaginable event—the Holocaust.The Holocaust was a genocide on a scale never before seen, with as many as twelve million people killed in Nazi death camps—six million of them Jews. ...

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Could you climb the world's highest mountain? Thrill seekers and young explorers will love this inspiring Totally True Adventure. The peak of Mount Everest is the highest place on Earth-and one of the deadliest. Terrible storms stop climbers in th...

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Could you climb the world’s highest mountain? Thrill seekers and young explorers will love this inspiring Totally True Adventure.   The peak of Mount Everest is the highest place on Earth—and one of the deadliest. Terrible storms ...

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Grab your skis, ice skates, and snowboard and learn how the Winter Olympic Games became a worldwide phenomenal event watched by millions. Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympi...

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Now available in Spanish. A thoughtful and age-appropriate introduction to an unimaginable event--the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a genocide on a scale never before seen, with as many as twelve million people killed in Nazi death camps--six milli...

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Davy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, is a man of legend. He is said to have killed his first bear when he was three years old. His smile alone killed another, and he skinned a bear by forcing him to run between two trees. Fact or fiction?...

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After breaking or tying more than sixty records in hockey, it's no wonder that Wayne Gretzky is known as "e;The Great One."e; Born in Brantford, Ontario, on January 26, 1961, in a nation obsessed with the sport, he threw himself into the g...

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"e;Strike – you’re out!"e; "e;He’s safe!"e; "e;Homerun!"e; Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship.  But the o...

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Once again, Ms. Frizzle gets her class right in the "thick" of things--this time, they're right in the thick ooze of an underwater volcano's magma chamber! As Arnold and Carlos watch from a raft above, the Magic School Bus "erupts&q...

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As a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball. But beyond athletic skill, it was his strength of character that secured his place in sports history. In 1947 Jackie joined th...

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Buzz and kid reporter D.J. Foote hit the beach to cover the Cowabunga Classic. As the surfers tackle monster waves and take messy wipeouts, Buzz gives D.J. tips on using compound words. Catch the perfect wave in the All-Star Activity and you'll sc...

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Buzz kicks off the action at the Kixtown Junior Karate Tournament, with a little help from kid reporter Isobel Taft. As the karate kids compete, Buzz helps Isobel master contractions. Kick it up in the All-Star Challenge and you'll earn a black belt!

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Head to Mount Chance with Buzz Star and kid photographer Josh Lenz as they cover an all-day bicycle race. As Josh photographs the cyclists, Buzz teaches him how to punctuate his captions. Pedal your way to the finish line in the All-Star Activity ...

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Buzz Star joins his friends Michaela Fillups and Flip Franklin to cover the State Finals Junior Swim Meet for P-L-A-Y TV. As Michaela and Flip splash to first place, Buzz teaches them some helpful writing rules. Dive in to the All-Star Activity an...

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Buzz Star heads to Rocky Peaks with injured snowboarder Katie "e;Crash"e; Carter to cover the Ultimate Challenge snowboarding tournament. As the boarders hit the slopes, Buzz gives Crash a lesson on similes and metaphors. Land a backflip i...

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