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Champions of the Wild Weird West volume 1
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A fallen samurai, who has sworn never to draw his blade again is drawn to America when his wife-to-be and her father are kidnapped. On the trail to their rescue, he encounters a posse sent to investigate a stolen railroad car. What the thieves think must be a safe full of money turns out to be something much more valuable to the right people. They blow the safe and its contents, the remains of the first captured zombie, crossing the country to be...
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Football has taken the place of baseball as America's national pastime, and that has prompted many fans and viewers to ask: who is the best to ever play? This discussion almost always leads to quarterbacks, and among that select group, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, and Joe Montana stand above the rest. Using statistical analysis by presenting and explaining how stats are accumulated and calculated, this book combines core math skills with...
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Hockey has long been one of most prominent sports in North America. Since its rise in popularity in the twentieth century, many have asked: who is the greatest hockey player of all time? From National Hockey League legends like Wayne Gretzky to modern-day stars like Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, and Connor McDavid, many players have written their name into the record books. Whether by goals scored or championships won, each has made their case...
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Using statistics and math calculations, this instructional and entertaining volume explores the extraordinary achievements of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, putting their careers in context with other NBA legends. Along the way, each of these calculations is explained and discussed, bringing the worlds of sports and math together. In addition to a biographical look at their careers, these four players are compared head-to-head...
5) The Masters
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The Masters is one of the most highly regarded golf tournaments in the world. Each year, the best golfers from around the world compete to win the championship. Learn more about this fascinating championship in The Masters, a title in the We Are the Champions series.
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The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup is a racing series in which stock car drivers compete against each other on
a variety of tracks. These drivers race at incredible speeds to determine who will be the champion. Learn more about this fascinating championship in Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, a title in the We Are the Champions series. We Are the Champions is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. Each title in the series features easy-to-read
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7) NBA Finals
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The National Basketball League (NBA) is the world's premier professional basketball league for men. Each year, the best basketball teams in the league compete in a tournament to determine the NBA champion. Learn more about this fascinating championship in NBA Finals, a title in the We Are the Champions series. We Are the Champions is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. Each title in the series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a...
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Did you know that the final game of the NCAA Basketball Championship is one of the most popular sporting events in the United States? More than 1,000 schools have a chance to participate in this tournament. Learn
more about this fascinating championship in NCAA Basketball Championship, a title in the We Are the Champions series. We Are the Champions is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. Each title in the series features easy-to-read text, stunning...
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Soccer fans debate endlessly about which player is the GOAT, or the greatest of all time. Many fans argue over which modern-day superstar, Ronaldo or Messi, deserves to be called the best. Others insist that legendary players, such as Beckham or Pele, were the best to play the sport. Everyone has their favorite, but it is difficult to compare players from different teams and eras. Using basic and intermediate math principles, readers will explore...
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This enlightening book compares the lives and careers of four great women's tennis players: Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova and Martina Navratilova. Each of these women is a legend, but which of these on-court superstars is the GOAT, or the greatest of all time? Using basic math and analytical principles, readers will learn to sort out what makes each of these four great champions unique and to draw conclusions about their relative...
11) Super Bowl
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The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL). It is one of the most-watched sporting events of the year. Learn more about this fascinating championship in Super Bowl, a title in the We Are the Champions series. Each title in the series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with...
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As one of the oldest sports in the United States, baseball has a storied history, with many legendary players making a claim to be the GOAT, or greatest of all time. Using basic and intermediate mathematical analysis, this volume explains the mighty achievements of four of Major League Baseball's (MLB) greatest hitters: Babe Ruth, Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, and Mookie Betts, as well as other MLB legends. With a detailed explanation of each player's...
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2020
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A Pioneer Woman Down Home Reads with Jodi Thomas Book Club Selection
With over 325 million books sold, Janet Dailey is a legend in romance. Now she launches a series for a new generation of empowered women loaded with suspense, action, and desire!
"A suspenseful story that keeps you on the edge of your seat...a must-read."
—Fresh Fiction
At the Alamo...
With over 325 million books sold, Janet Dailey is a legend in romance. Now she launches a series for a new generation of empowered women loaded with suspense, action, and desire!
"A suspenseful story that keeps you on the edge of your seat...a must-read."
—Fresh Fiction
At the Alamo...
14) World Cup
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The World Cup is an international competition that pits the best soccer teams from around the world against each other to determine the world champion. This tournament is held only once every four years. Learn more about
this fascinating championship in World Cup, a title in the We Are the Champions series. Each title in the series features easy-to-read
text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page...
15) World Series
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The World Series is the championship competition played between the two top Major League Baseball (MLB) teams. Each year, this competition decides which team will become the MLB champion. Learn more about this fascinating championship in World Series, a title in the We Are the Champions series. We Are the Champions is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. Each title in the series features easy-to-read text,
stunning visuals, and a challenging educational...
17) Whiplash
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Champions (Janet Dailey) volume 2
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From New York Times bestselling author Janet Dailey comes the latest Champions novel, set on the Alamo Canyon Ranch, where a legacy bull rearing operation is run by three sisters---women who aren't afraid to compete in a man's world, or to take on something as wild as love--and win. When Val Champion returns to the family ranch, she's ready to put her past behind her Her dreams of a Hollywood acting career have become an nightmare of fear. But once...
18) Quicksand
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Champions (Janet Dailey) volume 3
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Tess Champion knows better than to trust Brock Tolman, the rancher who once swindled her late father in a land deal. But with the Alamo Canyon Ranch in foreclosure, Tess is forced to accept Brock's offer of a partnership. Brock claims he only wants to breed the champion bloodline into his own herd. In exchange, he offers Tess one of his own young bulls. Soon enough, Quicksand is the rising star of the rodeo circuit, which only proves Tess is better...
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