Books written by John Bankston
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Chloë Moretz
When Chloë Moretz was born in Atlanta, no one could have guessed that she would become an actress.
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Jay-Z
Discusses the life and career of rap artist Jay-Z.
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Long Ben (Henry Every)
This book correlates well to common core standards that ask students to read stories and literature, as well as more complex texts that provide facts and background knowledge in areas such as science and social studies.
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We Visit Ghana
West Africa was once a place of gold mines operated by slaves and colonies run by Europeans.
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Karl Benz and the Single Cylinder Engine
Traces the life and accomplishments of Karl Benz, including his contributions to the automobile industry.
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We Visit Ethiopia
The Ethiopian landscape features high mountains and the Central Highlands region with some of the best weather in the world.
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Caring for My New Gerbil
Everything a youngster needs to know about owning and caring for a new gerbil is explained in this book including easy-to-understand instructions about daily care, cleaning, feeding and maintaining for one of most popular pets in North ...
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Selena Gomez
Most television and music stars are discovered in Los Angeles or New York. Selena Gomez was living in Grand Prairie, Texas, when she was cast on the hit television show, Barney & Friends.
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Randolph J. Caldecott and the Story of the Caldecott Medal
A biography of the nineteenth-century English illustrator of children's books, for whom the Caldecott medal is named.
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Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award
Profiles high school librarian Michael L. Printz, whose efforts in championing authors and their books led to the creation of the Michael L. Printz Award to honor excellence in Young Adult literature.
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Jacqueline Wilson
When Jacqueline Wilson was 16, she dropped out of school, a choice that could have been devastating.
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We Visit Kenya
For many, Kenya is a place of wild animals and safaris.
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Ja Rule
Discusses the life and career of rap singer Ja Rule, who left the life of drug dealing to become a hip-hop movie star.
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Galaxy of Superstars Set
Traces the lives and careers of today's hottest stars Great for reluctant readers Attractive full-color covers and candid photos
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Daniel Radcliffe
A biography of the young actor chosen to portray Harry Potter in the "Harry Potter" movies.
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Coretta Scott King and the Story Behind the Coretta Scott King Award
Profiles Coretta Scott King, whose efforts in carrying on her husband's civil rights work led her to establish the Coretta Scott King Award, which celebrates African-American writers and illustrators.
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Hammurabi
He had the laws of his kingdom written in stone, and then he shared the laws with his people. His name was Hammurabi and he ruled Babylon- where the country of Iraq is today- for over forty years.
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Megan Rapinoe
An introduction to the life and career of soccer player and activist Megan Rapinoe.
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Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
Describes the life of Juan Rodrâiguez Cabrillo, a sixteenth-century Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Cuba, spent time in the service of Cortes, and undertook explorations which eventually resulted in ...
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Rudy Giuliani
Former Mayor of New York City and hero during September 11, 2001.