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New Releases by Carrie Golus

Carrie Golus is the author of Muhammad Ali, 2nd Edition (2012), Josh Gibson (2010), Tupac Shakur (2010), Take a Stand (2008), Russell Simmons (2007).

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Muhammad Ali, 2nd Edition

release date: Aug 01, 2012
Muhammad Ali, 2nd Edition
A stolen bicycle led twelve-year-old Cassius Clay to his first boxing teacher. He spent endless hours training, determined that he would one day become the heavyweight champion of the world. In 1964 he beat Sonny Liston to make his prediction come true. When Ali refused to fight in the Vietnam War, his title was stripped from him, and he was banned from boxing. But just a few years later, he made an incredible comeback. Find out how Ali became one of the most popular athletes in the world.

Josh Gibson

release date: Aug 01, 2010
Josh Gibson
Profiles the life and career of the premier slugger of the Negro Leagues from 1930 to 1946 and describes the achievements that earned him a place in the Hall of Fame.

Tupac Shakur

release date: Aug 01, 2010
Tupac Shakur
Traces the life and career of the late rap musician and actor Tupac Shakur.

Take a Stand

release date: Sep 01, 2008
Take a Stand
Teasing. Shoving. Name-calling. Making threats. Bullying happens all too oftenon school grounds, playgrounds, and even in cyberspace. Why do some kids bully? How many kids are bullied? (Its more than you think!) And why dont more people try to stop it? Explore the answers to these questions and find out how to take a stand against bullies.

Russell Simmons

release date: Oct 01, 2007
Russell Simmons
A biography of Russell Simmons, the sound recording executive and producer who popularized rap and hip-hop.

Jim Thorpe

release date: Aug 20, 2007
Jim Thorpe
A biography of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe from his childhood in Oklahoma to the Olympics and his career in professional baseball and football.

Giants of Science

release date: Jan 01, 2006
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