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"Meet Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps! Phelps's life story is examined from his childhood in Maryland where he began swimming at age eleven on his way to five world championships. Learn about Phelps's Olympic career in the Sydney, Athens, Beijing, London, and Rio de Janeiro games throughout which he won 23 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals."--
22) Pelé
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In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pele, Brazil's all-time King of Football. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pele honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory - and he was right! With Pele and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest...
23) Pelé: en español
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"Con un calcetín lleno de trapos por pelota, Pelé perfeccionó sus habilidades en un barrio pobre de Brasil. Creía que, algún día, llevaría a su país a la victoria en la Copa del Mundo, ¡y tenía razón! Con Pelé y sus súper habilidades en el equipo, Brasil levantó el trofeo tres veces. Hoy en día, es ampliamente considerado como el mejor futbolista que jamás haya existido, y también un héroe fuera del campo, que usa su voz para ayudar...
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"She flipped and twisted her way into history. The 2016 Summer Olympics took Simone Biles from one of the most incredible athletes in the sport of gymnastics to the undeniable GOAT. Follow the exciting true story of Simone's journey to gold in this thrilling graphic adventure. Then, learn more about the sport and other amazing athletes"--
26) Brazil
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Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Brazil.
27) Brazil
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"Let's spend a day in Brazil! Ride the ônibus to the beach, drink sugar cane juice at the feira and play capoeira. Brazilian author Ana Siquiera and illustrator Ana Matsusaki draw on their personal experiences living in Brazil to create this appealing board book as part of the Our World Series for very young readers"--Amazon.com
29) Brazil
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"Engaging images accompany information about Brazil. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
30) Brazil
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"From enormous statues and bustling cities to towering mountains and rushing waterfalls, Brazil is full of amazing sites. In this book, a kid narrator heads on a road trip to this South American nation to see all the important places--and takes curious readers along with them! Full-color photographs and illustrations draw readers into Brazil while accessible main text offer the history and geography of the country. High-interest cultural tidbits about...
32) Simone Biles
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"This title introduces readers to Simone Biles, providing exciting details about her life and going deep inside the key moments of her gymnastics career."--
34) Brazil
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Brazil. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
35) Brazil
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"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Brazil. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--
38) Katie Ledecky
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"This title introduces readers to Katie Ledecky, providing exciting details about her life and going deep inside the key moments of her swimming career."--