John Albert Torres

Whether he's flying up a half-pipe on his skateboard or whizzing through the air on a gold-medal snowboard run, Shaun White is one of the most exciting athletes in the world. In a competition, or making a public appearance, White's bright-red hair makes him hard to miss. Author John Albert Torres explains that there is more to White than his stunts and fame, such as his work with St. Jude's Children's Hospital and his goal to encourage kids to

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"Discusses basketball skills, including techniques for shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and defense, and provides drills, fun tricks, and tips from the pros"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the personal life and basketball career of the star center for the Los Angeles Lakers, Shaquille O'Neal.

Describes the characteristics of the African elephant, the fight to stop poachers from killing them, their loss of habitat, and conservation efforts to keep them from becoming extinct. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to elephants.

"Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho became a star at a young age and has grown to become a superstar on the biggest stage. In this sports biography, follow Ronaldinho on his journey to becoming an international soccer star"--Provided by publisher.

Regarded by many to be the next great international soccer player, the young Neymar is already being compared to legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Through easy-to-read text and full-color photos, readers can follow his meteoric rise through the ranks of international soccer, culminating with an Olympic gold medal in the 2016 games. A glossary helps readers learn new vocabulary, while a Further Reading section encourages further exploration....

Cristiano Ronaldo was born to play soccer. He has won several FIFA Player of the Year Awards and was recently named the best soccer player ever from Portugal. On the pitch he stars for Real Madrid, rival of Lionel Messi s FC Barcelona. Through easy-to-follow narrative text, readers learn about his humble upbringing in Portugal and his rise to soccer s elite. Full-color photos and quotes from the soccer star bring a personal touch to the story of his...

Describes the history, natural features, geography, government, people, and culture of the Dominican Republic.

Sandy Hook Elementary School ... Columbine High School. . . San Bernardino social services center ... Aurora Movie Theater. There are more school shootings and public massacres than anyone wants to believe. What motivates the people behind these horrific crimes? This book addresses the needs of high school psychology students, detailing the accounts of the shooting sprees. The text follows with details of the individuals responsible for the acts and...