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Presidential elections and other cool facts

"Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts is an easy-to-read guide that explains the step-by-step process of how a president gets elected in the United States. It uses simple language to answer complex questions like: Who can run? Who can vote? What is the electoral college? and is packed with fascinating facts about previous presidents, notable candidates, and remarkable elections in history. Includes sections like: The Rules for Electing the President Why Is There Electoral College? Third-Party Candidates What If Something Happens to the President?"--.

Brock Lesnar

"This book chronicles Brock Lesnar's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. Lesnar's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling"--Publisher.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

"This book chronicles Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. The Rock's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling"--Amazon.

Breanna Stewart

"This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart"--.

In my skin

my life on and off the basketball court
The number one pick in the 2013 WNBA draft recalls the painful episodes in her life and describes how she came to celebrate what makes her unique, in a biography that speaks to issues of gender, sexuality, body image, and self-esteem.

Sue Bird

"This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of WNBA superstar Sue Bird"--.

White privilege

This title examines the historical forces that have disadvantaged people of color and discusses how these forces continue to influence the media, education, politics, and other areas of life today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Are you stressed out in school?

Examines the stress and academic pressure students of all ages encounter, including homework, standardized tests, college applications, peer pressure, and alternative learning styles.

The Industrial Revolution

steam and steel
This guide presents the changes that led to the revolution, important inventions and innovations, societal and economic consequences, and the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States.

Black Lives Matter

from a moment to a movement
This book provides an overview of the Black Lives Matter movement, from its emergence in response to the police-involved deaths of unarmed black people to its development as a force for racial justice in America. Includes chapters on the historical background, origin and growth, and backlash against the Black Lives Matter movement, biographical "snapshots" of key individuals involved with the movement, primary source documents, timeline, bibliography, and subject index.

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