John Joven
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Language
English
Description
A picture book biography of African American professional golfer Charlie Sifford who broke the color barrier in the Professional Golfer's Association in 1960. Describes the racism Sifford had to overcome, the encouragement he got from baseball player Jackie Robinson, and his eventual success. Includes an author's note and a timeline.
Author
Language
English
Description
After a long day of clearing dirt, rocks, and trees, a bulldozer is tired and ready for bed. He lifts up his blade, his spotlights flash on, he rolls through the gate, and lets out a yawn. He heads to the Wiggle and Shake for a bath, then to the Sip and Slurp for some supper, then chooses a bedtime story . . . and soon the bulldozer will be dreaming sweet dreams of finishing his important work!
Author
Language
Español
Description
A fully illustrated collection of stories from the Bible, retold for young readers in a beautifully presented gift book for a special occasion. Stories include Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, The Story of Baby Jesus, The Easter Story, Jonah and the Whale, Noah's Ark and more.
7) Glasses
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Language
English
Formats
Description
"A nonfiction 'biography' of glasses, an everyday object that has become ubiquitous, starting with the discovery of the magnifying properties of glass through the development of the eye chart, plastic lenses, and contact lenses"--
Author
Language
English
Description
Grammar books can be dry and boring, but with TIME For Kids Grammar Rules, youngsters from ages 8 through 12 will learn the ins and outs of grammar from hilarious examples and fun visuals. Grammar Rules begins with basics like spelling, commonly misused words, and tips to aid memory, then moves on to punctuation, parts of speech, and common grammatical mistakes. Students will learn when to use semicolons, dashes, and ellipses. They'll gain greater...