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Examines the life and work of Leonardo di Caprio in words and pictures. Great for Leonardo or film buffs. Click to order at a savings of $3.60 off list price.
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This book by the author who has three times won the Newberry Medal relates the story of Cookie, Paulsen's friend and lead dog of the Iditarod sled. Touching and informational--and true. Click to order, at a savings of $4.80 off list price.
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With a strong emphasis on family ties and values, author Haskins puts together information from various sources about the life of the boy who wanted to be a basketball player and went on to make wonderful films. Click to order at a savings of $4.80 off list price. Grades 6-12.
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Gold Medal gymnast Shannon Miller reveals what it took for her to get where she got--and gives tips and advice to teens on how they can be winners too: setting goals, getting movitated, eating healthy...they're all on Shannon's list. Click to order, save $2.59 off list price. |
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Diary of a young girl in Zarajevo, begun just before her 11birthday. The war changes her life in every way. The diary was first published by UNICEF, then in France--probably heading for a movie. Click to order Zlata's Diary, save $1.99 off list price.
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What happens when you're 13 years old and your older sister succumbs to a severe mental illness? What thoughts do you think, what feelings arise, when you visit her in the hospital? Is she just pretending? Is she just trying to get attention? Can it happen to you? A biographical account in verse. Click to order Stop Pretending: What Happened When My Big Sister Went Crazy. |
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Judd Winick of MTV's "The Real World" tells in cartoon style the story of his rooming with Pedro, the only HIV+ member of the "Real World" crew, who becomes Judd's friend before dying of AIDS. Touching and true, personal--for older teens and young adults. Also does a lot to dispel myths while giving accurate information about transmission of AIDS. Get it for a 10% discount at amazon.com. |
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