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1-13 of 13 results for "determination"

The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby

Written by Crystal Hubbard

This book tells the true story of Jimmy Winkfield, the last black jockey to win the Kentucky Derby....

1st - 4th

Rich

Written by Nikki Grimes

Dyamonde Daniel and her friend Free learn the real meaning of the word “rich.”

2nd - 4th

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

Written by Mordicai Gerstein

Beautiful and colorful drawings tell the story of the brave and determined aerialist Philippe Petit. The daredevil famously walked the tightrope between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

K - 3rd

Salt In His Shoes: Michael Jordan In Pursuit Of A Dream

Written by Deloris and Roslyn Jordan

Members of the Jordan family come together to tell the inspirational story of Michael Jordan, and how hardwork and determination made a boy with a dream into a champion.

Pre-K - 3rd

Malala's Magic Pencil

Written by Malala Yousafzai

Malala wishes for a magic pencil—to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her...

K - 3rd

Encyclopedia Brown: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Soccer Scheme

Written by Donald J. Sobol

The exciting, award-winning chronicles of everyone's favorite 10-year-old detective Middle graders will love to solve the cases as the clues unfold around them!

3rd - 5th

Encyclopedia Brown: Encyclopedia Brown Cracks the Case

Written by Donald J. Sobol

The exciting, award-winning chronicles of everyone's favorite 10-year-old detective! Middle graders will love to solve the cases as the clues unfold around them!

3rd - 5th

Kaitlyn Wants to See Ducks: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier

Kaitlyn loves ducks. Her family loves all the animals. Seeing those apes and lions and elephants...

Pre-K - 3rd

Marco and I Want to Play Ball: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier

Isiah and Marco share their love of baseball. Who's going to hit the ball farther? Who's going to...

Pre-K - 3rd

OE Wants It to Be Friday: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier

OE is counting down the days until Friday. It's her favorite day of the week. Each day she has fun,...

Pre-K - 3rd

I Want to Be Like Poppin' Joe: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination 

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier

Dylan has an awesome friend. His friend, Poppin' Joe pops and sells popcorn. Poppin' Joe has a very fun job. It's noisy fun! Dylan learns from Poppin' Joe how to do a job you love.

Pre-K - 3rd

Waylen Wants to Jam: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier

Playing the drum is so much fun. Waylen could do that all day long. But learning to be on a drumline is different. How will Waylen learn to drum with his line? What happens when Waylen is jamming?

Pre-K - 3rd

Strong as Sandow: How Eugen Sandow Became the Strongest Man on Earth

Written by Don Tate

Little Friedrich Müller was a puny weakling who longed to be athletic and strong like the ancient...

1st - 4th

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