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1) Kid authors: true tales of childhood from famous writers

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Presents stories featuring authors when they were children, including Roald Dahl, J.K. Rowling, and Zora Neale Hurston.

2) Kid athletes: true tales of childhood from sports legends

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A collection of anecdotes from the childhoods of famous athletes, including Babe Ruth, Danica Patrick, Peyton Manning, and others.

3) Kid presidents: true tales of childhood from America's presidents

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The kids who grew up to be president were like a lot of other children. Some struggled with schoolwork and got into fights; others pranked their teachers and infuriated their parents. William Howard Taft was forced to take dance lessons. Gerald Ford struggled with dyslexia. Teddy Roosevelt had a bedroom "museum" full of dead animals. "Kid Presidents" features 20 captivating true stories from the childhoods of American presidents, complete with lively...

4) Kid artists: true tales of childhood from creative legends

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Forget the awards, the sold-out museum exhibitions, and the timeless masterpieces. When the world's most celebrated artists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you!

5) Kid scientists: true tales of childhood from science superstars

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"Forget the moon landing, the Nobel prizes, and the famous inventions. When the world's most brilliant scientists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Albert Einstein daydreamed instead of paying attention in class. Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms and snails in her house. And Neil deGrasse Tyson had to start a dog-walking business to save up money to buy a telescope. Kid Scientists tells these stories and more...

6) Who is Dale Earnhardt Jr.?

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"No one was surprised when Dale Earnhardt Jr. began his racing career at age seventeen. His father and grandfather were professional racers, and he spent most of his childhood servicing cars at his dad's dealership. Now Dale was ready for his own turn in the driver's seat. He started out racing in the Street Stock division but would go on to win several NASCAR championships before retiring from driving full time in 2017. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s passion...

7) Stephen Curry vs. Magic Johnson: who would win?

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Compares and contrasts the careers of NBA players Stephen Curry and Magic Johnson, offering a look at each one's achievements and statistics to see who would win in a battle between them. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

8) Meet Ja'Marr Chase

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Chronicles the life of Ja'Marr Chase, a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, and details his early life, college and professional football career, and accomplishments. Includes color photographs, sidebars, a glossary, and additional resources.

9) Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana: who would win?

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Brief text and photographs compare and contrast the careers of NFL quarterbacks Joe Montana and Tom Brady, questioning which one of them is the greatest quarterback in NFL history. Includes sidebars, fact boxes, stats, and a glossary.

10) Aaron Donald vs. Reggie White: who would win?

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Compares and contrasts the careers of NFL defensive linemen Reggie White and Aaron Donald, offering a look at each one's achievements and statistics to see who could be considered the greatest of all time. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

11) Kid Scientists: True Tales of Childhood from Science Superstars

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A New York Journal of Books Notable Children’s Book

Funny childhood biographies and cartoon-style illustrations take us inside the lives of 15 scientific legends—when they were kids!—from Albert Einstein and Jane Goodall to Marie Curie and Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
Every great scientist started out as a kid. Before their experiments, inventions, and discoveries that changed the...

12) Meet Justin Herbert

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Presents a brief biography of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, one of the tallest passers in the NFL.

13) Meet Cristiano Ronaldo: World Cup Soccer Superstar

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Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most celebrated forwards around. In 2018 he became the first player to ever win five Champions League titles. And he's scored over 700 goals! Find out how Ronaldo went from watching soccer scrimmages from the sidelines to leading the Champions League in most goals ever scored in 2021. And learn more about what his life is like when he's not racing across the field.

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14) Meet Travis Kelce: Kansas City Chiefs Superstar

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"Color photographs of the players in action complement the texts, which will delight their fans . . . suitable titles for young fans craving information about their favorite athletes."-School Library Journal

15) Meet Lionel Messi: World Cup Soccer Superstar

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Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain is one of the best forwards in soccer history. He has scored more goals in international games than any other South American player. And he has won seven Golden Ball awards! Even when he's not playing soccer, fans still enjoy following his training and diet, charity work, and more. Discover how Lionel Messi became one of the greatest of all time, and learn more about his impressive career and life.

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16) What is the story of Captain Picard?

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"Star Trek stands as one of the most popular science-fiction series of all time, and Captain Picard is one of its fan-favorite characters thanks to his inspiring quotes and brilliant leadership. As the captain of the starship USS Enterprise, Picard has taken viewers with him on adventures through space for decades. Now, young fans can learn even more about the famous character, including details about his obsessions with Earl Grey tea and Shakespeare"--...

17) Who is Carol Burnett?

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"From an early age, Carol Burnett developed a love for entertainment, teaching herself to "Tarzan yell" at age nine. After graduating from high school, Burnett studied theater arts and English at UCLA, which only solidified her passion for acting. She fell in love with making audiences laugh, landing her first breakthrough role in Broadway's Once Upon a Mattress. Since then, Burnett went on to perform on programs like The Garry Moore Show and Julie...

18) Who is Willie Nelson?

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"Willie Nelson showed interest and promise in music at a young age. After being gifted a guitar by his grandpa at age six, Willie wrote his first song at age seven. He continued to be involved in music throughout his youth, singing in dance halls and honky-tonks to earn money. Though talented and hardworking, Willie had trouble finding success at first as a recording artist. But Willie persisted as a songwriter. His popularity soared when he moved...

19) Tom Brady vs Joe Montana

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Tom Brady and Joe Montana have won 11 combined Super Bowls. Fans agree that they are two of the greatest quarterbacks in football history. But which is the best? Compare their careers and find out.

20) Aaron Donald vs Reggie White

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Football fans know defensive linemen Aaron Donald and Reggie White as fast, powerful NFL stars. Dive into their careers in this side-by-side comparison, and then choose which player is better.

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David Stabler

1) Kid authors: true tales of childhood from famous writers

2) Kid athletes: true tales of childhood from sports legends

3) Kid presidents: true tales of childhood from America's presidents

4) Kid artists: true tales of childhood from creative legends

5) Kid scientists: true tales of childhood from science superstars

6) Who is Dale Earnhardt Jr.?

7) Stephen Curry vs. Magic Johnson: who would win?

8) Meet Ja'Marr Chase

9) Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana: who would win?

10) Aaron Donald vs. Reggie White: who would win?

11) Kid Scientists: True Tales of Childhood from Science Superstars

12) Meet Justin Herbert

13) Meet Cristiano Ronaldo: World Cup Soccer Superstar

14) Meet Travis Kelce: Kansas City Chiefs Superstar

15) Meet Lionel Messi: World Cup Soccer Superstar

16) What is the story of Captain Picard?

17) Who is Carol Burnett?

18) Who is Willie Nelson?

19) Tom Brady vs Joe Montana

20) Aaron Donald vs Reggie White