Loren Long
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"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket.
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"En una ciudad, un pequeño tamborilero de juguete aparece misteriosamente ante la puerta de la casa de un niño. El niño está encantado con el pequeño tamborilero y, a cambio, él le ofrece el único regalo que puede brindarle. Toca su tambor: rom pom pom pom, rom pom pom pom"--Cover, P. [4].
After accidentally being thrown away, a beloved toy drummer boy goes on an adventure that eventually brings him back to a warm home, where he is placed...
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Sluggers volume 3
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English
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In 1899, the trip to Chicago for Griffith, Ruby, and Graham becomes an adventure in itself after they realize their Uncle Owen has gone missing and the Chancellor has set his sights on the money the Travelin' Nine have been trying to raise.
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Sluggers volume 1
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In the late 1800s, a baseball with strange powers belonging to their late father works wonders for three children and a travelling baseball team which must raise $10,000.
25) Horsin' around
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Sluggers volume 2
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The year is 1899, and the Travelin' Nine are crisscrossing the USA, raising money to pay off the Payne family's big-league debt. As the team heads into River City, Griffith is beginning to realize that there's more at risk than meets the eye, something beyond the need to raise money -- something involving the ball that could put his entire family in danger.
29) Nightsong
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Chiro, a young bat, is nervous about flying into the world for the first time without his mother, especially on a very dark night, but he soon learns to rely on his "song" to find his way and stay safe.
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Sluggers volume 4
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In 1899, in Minneapolis, Ruby Payne's decision to ask African American Preacher Wil to join the team, causes division among the other players, and the magical baseball will not work unless the team is united.
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Sluggers volume 5
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English
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In 1899 New Orleans, Louisiana, the Travelin' Nine must try once again to outsmart the Chancellor, but even the magic baseball may not help while the players suspect there is a mole on the team.
32) The yellow bus
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A forgotten school bus finds joy and purpose in the most unexpected places.
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Sluggers volume 6
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Having suffered great losses in New Orleans, the Payne family returns to their Baltimore home, where they have a final showdown with the Chancellor's men.
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"Elijah loves spending time with his grandma Eleanor. She knows all the best words to answer tricky crossword puzzles and to tell the most beautiful stories to her family and friends. Everyone calls her 'Never Forget Eleanor' because she remembers every word she reads and person she meets. Lately though, Elijah has started to notice Grandma Eleanor forgetting little things. So when Grandma Eleanor doesn't show up for her Saturday story session, Elijah...
37) Smash! Crash!
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Best friends Jack Truck and Dump Truck Dan love to smash things but sometimes their antics get them into trouble. One day they meet Wrecking Crane Rosie. Are Jack and Dan's smashing days over?
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"Cuando sale el sol y el día comienza, el conejito dice buen día a todas las cosas familiares. A las aves del cielo y las abejas en sus colmenas, a todos uno por uno. Y cuando el sol comienza a ocultarse, es hora para que el conejito diga buenas noches. Buenas noches, gatito. Buenas noches, osito. Buenas noches, personas de todo el mundo."--Amazon.com.
Summary from an English edition: A little rabbit greets each day and says good night to the...