Books written by Meghan McCarthy
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Daredevil: The Daring Life of Betty Skelton (with audio recording)
A riveting picture book biography of Betty Skelton, aviation and auto racing pioneer, from award-winning author/illustrator Megan McCarthy.
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City Hawk: The Story of Pale Male
Based on the true story of Pale Male, City Hawk brings New York City's favorite hawk to life in a story of family, perseverance, and big-city living.
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Aliens are Coming!: The True Account of the 1938 War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast
Recounts the night before Halloween in 1938 when Orson Welles narrated a radio version of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds" and the ensuing panic around the country when radio listeners believed that the country was being invaded by Martians.
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Astronaut Handbook
Discusses the requirements for becoming an astronaut.
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Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse
This true story of hope and determination will inspire readers of all ages!
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My Little Pony The Movie
Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy--and the whole cast of "My Little Pony"--are ready for all-new adventures, pulled right from the feature-length film coming to theaters in October.er.
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Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse
Award-winning nonfiction picture book creator Meghan McCarthy tells the story of how an undersized, crooked-legged horse became one of the greatest racing champions of all time.
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Strong Man: The Story of Charles Atlas
Once upon a time, he was a "97-pound weakling" who was picked on by neighborhood bullies.Using her trademark humor, Meghan McCarthy brings to life the story of Charles Atlas, the man who would become "the World's Most Perfectly Developed ...
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The Story of Charles Atlas, Strong Man
He could tear phone books in half, bend iron bars into giant Us, and pull a 145,000-pound train with his bare hands. But Charles Atlas wasn't always one of America's...
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Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum
Traces the 1928 invention of bubble gum by a hard-working accountant at a candy company, describing how in his spare time he experimented with different recipes and ingredients to eventually create the product known today as Double Bubble.
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The Wildest Race Ever: The Story of the 1904 Olympic Marathon
"The exciting and bizarre true story of the 1904 Olympic marathon, which took place at the St. Louis World's Fair"--
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Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum
Gum. It’s been around for centuries—from the ancient Greeks to the American Indians, everyone’s chewed it.
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My Little Pony: Friendship Tales
"Meet Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity!
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The Lemon Tree: Poems
These poems capture memories of growing up in the Inland Empire in California
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Earmuffs for Everyone!: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs
"This picture-book biography of Chester Greenwood explores the invention of the earmuffs and the patenting process"--
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All That Trash: The Story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and Our Problem with Stuff
An ALA Notable Book “The year was 1987 and a ship full of trash was about to become famous…The narrative is immensely readable…A fresh take on a story of old garbage guaranteed to spark conversations and a desire for actions among ...
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Steal Back the Mona Lisa!
A secret-agent kid takes off on the mission of a lifetime.