Books by Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
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Shakira
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Ronaldinho
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
The Monarch Butterfly
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Carl Sandburg
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
The Civil Rights Movement
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
E.B. White
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
David Beckham
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Landon Donovan
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Freddy Adu
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Robbie and Ryan Play Indoor Soccer
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Thomas Edison: Great Inventor
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Americo Paredes
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Dolores Huerta
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
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Shakira
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Ronaldinho
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
The Monarch Butterfly
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Carl Sandburg
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
The Civil Rights Movement
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
E.B. White
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
David Beckham
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Landon Donovan
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Freddy Adu
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Robbie and Ryan Play Indoor Soccer
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Thomas Edison: Great Inventor
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Americo Paredes
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
Dolores Huerta
By Rebecca Thatcher Murcia
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Before Shakira became the internationally famous singer that she is now,
she was one annoyed little girl, unable to believe that her parents had sold
her home's air conditioners to buy food. Her parents took her to a park in her
hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia, to see how poor children drugged
themselves to soothe their hunger pains. Shakira realized that she could live
without her air conditioners and took another step. On that day she became
determined to become someone who could change the lives of poor
children. A little over twenty years later, she has achieved her dream and
then some. She has written and performed major international hits such as
Hips Don t Lie and Beautiful Liar. And she has remembered the children in
the park. Shakira's foundation now operates five schools for poor children in
Colombia. Shakira has become a superstar and an important philanthropist
who is not afraid to speak her mind.
she was one annoyed little girl, unable to believe that her parents had sold
her home's air conditioners to buy food. Her parents took her to a park in her
hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia, to see how poor children drugged
themselves to soothe their hunger pains. Shakira realized that she could live
without her air conditioners and took another step. On that day she became
determined to become someone who could change the lives of poor
children. A little over twenty years later, she has achieved her dream and
then some. She has written and performed major international hits such as
Hips Don t Lie and Beautiful Liar. And she has remembered the children in
the park. Shakira's foundation now operates five schools for poor children in
Colombia. Shakira has become a superstar and an important philanthropist
who is not afraid to speak her mind.
Ronaldinho is known all over the world for his creativity and flair in soccer.
But this Brazilian superstar was once a frightened child, whose father died
tragically before his eyes when he was just eight. His father had wanted
Ronaldinho to be a great soccer player, and the boy kept working at it. He
became a brilliant youth player who helped Brazil win the Under-17 World
Cup. A few years later, he scored a memorable goal against England in
Brazil s 2002 World Cup quarterfinals. He went to Spain s Barcelona,
leading them to several championships. With a new school planned for
underprivileged kids in Brazil, product endorsements, and dedication to the
game, Ronaldinho continues to dazzle the world.
But this Brazilian superstar was once a frightened child, whose father died
tragically before his eyes when he was just eight. His father had wanted
Ronaldinho to be a great soccer player, and the boy kept working at it. He
became a brilliant youth player who helped Brazil win the Under-17 World
Cup. A few years later, he scored a memorable goal against England in
Brazil s 2002 World Cup quarterfinals. He went to Spain s Barcelona,
leading them to several championships. With a new school planned for
underprivileged kids in Brazil, product endorsements, and dedication to the
game, Ronaldinho continues to dazzle the world.
The migration of the monarch butterflies from the United States to the
mountains of Central Mexico is one of nature s most fascinating events.
Every fall, millions and millions of monarch butterflies fly all the way to the
mountain forests of Central Mexico, where they spend the winter clinging to
the trees in large groups. In the spring, they make the long trip back to the
United States and Canada, to begin the cycle again. Nature lovers,
schoolchildren, and scientists are fascinated by the monarch life cycle. They
tag the butterflies in gardens and schoolyards, and follow the tender insects
flight as they travel to what is for many an unknown country. But the monarch
butterflies amazing journey also puts them at risk. Their habitats the
milkweed plant of North America and the oyamel forests of Central Mexico
are under constant attack. If their habitats should vanish, so too will this
delicate creature.
mountains of Central Mexico is one of nature s most fascinating events.
Every fall, millions and millions of monarch butterflies fly all the way to the
mountain forests of Central Mexico, where they spend the winter clinging to
the trees in large groups. In the spring, they make the long trip back to the
United States and Canada, to begin the cycle again. Nature lovers,
schoolchildren, and scientists are fascinated by the monarch life cycle. They
tag the butterflies in gardens and schoolyards, and follow the tender insects
flight as they travel to what is for many an unknown country. But the monarch
butterflies amazing journey also puts them at risk. Their habitats the
milkweed plant of North America and the oyamel forests of Central Mexico
are under constant attack. If their habitats should vanish, so too will this
delicate creature.
From humble beginnings in a small Midwestern town in 1878, Carl
Sandburg grew to be an extraordinary man of letters. Sandburg was well
loved for his poetry and biographies, but he was never an ivory tower
intellectual, hidden away from the struggles and history of his country.
Whether he was marching in Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American
War or campaigning for Franklin Delano Roosevelt during World War II,
Sandburg lived life fully, and preferably at the center of the action. By the
time he died in 1967, Sandburg had written many books of poetry, a novel,
a six-volume biography of Abraham Lincoln, children s books, and many,
many speeches. Through it all, and even when he was zestfully attacking
his county s political or religious leadership, Sandburg s profound love for
his country came through. He adored the United States, although he saw
its complicated and violent history clearly, as perhaps no other leading
writer has. The American people saw the truth and eloquence of his work
and showered Sandburg with affection.
Sandburg grew to be an extraordinary man of letters. Sandburg was well
loved for his poetry and biographies, but he was never an ivory tower
intellectual, hidden away from the struggles and history of his country.
Whether he was marching in Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American
War or campaigning for Franklin Delano Roosevelt during World War II,
Sandburg lived life fully, and preferably at the center of the action. By the
time he died in 1967, Sandburg had written many books of poetry, a novel,
a six-volume biography of Abraham Lincoln, children s books, and many,
many speeches. Through it all, and even when he was zestfully attacking
his county s political or religious leadership, Sandburg s profound love for
his country came through. He adored the United States, although he saw
its complicated and violent history clearly, as perhaps no other leading
writer has. The American people saw the truth and eloquence of his work
and showered Sandburg with affection.
When Rosa Parks decided not to get out of her bus seat in 1955, African
Americans across the United States were treated like second-class citizens.
Sometimes they were not even considered citizens. They were not allowed
to use "white-only" restaurants or hotels. They were kept out of public
schools, parks, and swimming pools. And perhaps most importantly, they
were not allowed to vote. Over the course of the next decade, African
Americans and their white supporters organized a movement that changed
American society profoundly. They marched. They sat-in. They lobbied for
new laws. They fought in the courts. It took incredible courage. While the
activists tried to be non-violent, their efforts were often met with beatings and
even murder. But in just a few years, the United States was a different
country. The "Jim Crow" system that prevented African Americans from being
full citizens of their own country was gone. It is a remarkable story, full of
heroes known and unknown.
Americans across the United States were treated like second-class citizens.
Sometimes they were not even considered citizens. They were not allowed
to use "white-only" restaurants or hotels. They were kept out of public
schools, parks, and swimming pools. And perhaps most importantly, they
were not allowed to vote. Over the course of the next decade, African
Americans and their white supporters organized a movement that changed
American society profoundly. They marched. They sat-in. They lobbied for
new laws. They fought in the courts. It took incredible courage. While the
activists tried to be non-violent, their efforts were often met with beatings and
even murder. But in just a few years, the United States was a different
country. The "Jim Crow" system that prevented African Americans from being
full citizens of their own country was gone. It is a remarkable story, full of
heroes known and unknown.
As a child, E.B. White loved animals and writing. He did well in school and
received a prize for his poetry when he was 14. But his successes did
little to stop his anxieties and fears. He was afraid of the future. He was
terrified of speaking in public. When White first worked as a newspaper
reporter, his worries seemed justified. He got lost on his way to an
important assignment and struggled to understand people on the
telephone. He quit newspapers and it was unclear what he would do to
support himself. But White persevered. He kept writing and discovered a
magazine that published the type of writing he enjoyed. He focused on
humor, poetry and commentary. He became more confident in himself
and wrote Stuart Little, Charlotte’s Web and The Trumpet of the Swan.
The boy who loved animals and writing became a beloved national literary
treasure.
received a prize for his poetry when he was 14. But his successes did
little to stop his anxieties and fears. He was afraid of the future. He was
terrified of speaking in public. When White first worked as a newspaper
reporter, his worries seemed justified. He got lost on his way to an
important assignment and struggled to understand people on the
telephone. He quit newspapers and it was unclear what he would do to
support himself. But White persevered. He kept writing and discovered a
magazine that published the type of writing he enjoyed. He focused on
humor, poetry and commentary. He became more confident in himself
and wrote Stuart Little, Charlotte’s Web and The Trumpet of the Swan.
The boy who loved animals and writing became a beloved national literary
treasure.
David Beckham started out like so many soccer-playing children around the
world: kicking the ball around the park with his father. But Beckham worked
especially hard at the sport. He learned how to kick the ball far, and he
developed incredible aim. When he was only 13, he signed with Manchester
United, a famous English soccer team. When he was sixteen, he left home
to train with the team full-time. He was picked for the English national team
and later asked to be the team's captain. When he married pop singer
Victoria Spice, he became one of the most famous soccer players in the
world. His celebrity has brought him both good and bad things.
world: kicking the ball around the park with his father. But Beckham worked
especially hard at the sport. He learned how to kick the ball far, and he
developed incredible aim. When he was only 13, he signed with Manchester
United, a famous English soccer team. When he was sixteen, he left home
to train with the team full-time. He was picked for the English national team
and later asked to be the team's captain. When he married pop singer
Victoria Spice, he became one of the most famous soccer players in the
world. His celebrity has brought him both good and bad things.
Landon Donovan is one of America's soccer superstars. He is the captain
of the United States men's national team. He has always been good at
soccer. When he was five years old, he scored seven goals in his first
soccer game—playing against six- and seven-year-olds. When he was
16, he was named Most Valuable Player in the Under-17 World
Championships in New Zealand. He was part of the U.S. team that
advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, and he led the San
Jose Earthquakes to the Major League Soccer Championship in 2003. In
January 2005, he went to Germany to play for Bayer Leverkusen. In April
he came back to the United States to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy.
of the United States men's national team. He has always been good at
soccer. When he was five years old, he scored seven goals in his first
soccer game—playing against six- and seven-year-olds. When he was
16, he was named Most Valuable Player in the Under-17 World
Championships in New Zealand. He was part of the U.S. team that
advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, and he led the San
Jose Earthquakes to the Major League Soccer Championship in 2003. In
January 2005, he went to Germany to play for Bayer Leverkusen. In April
he came back to the United States to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy.
The United States has never seen a young soccer phenom like
Freddy Adu before. As a young boy in the African country of Ghana,
he learned to play with a soccer ball and make amazing fakes and
tricks look easy. When he was eleven, he was scoring against
thirteen- and fourteen-year-olds. When he was fourteen, he was a
star on the Under-17 U.S. boys soccer team. At fourteen, he
graduated from high school and became a professional soccer
player. Now, he is one of the players who draws the biggest crowds
to soccer stadiums all over the U.S. Freddy hopes to be one of the
best soccer players in the world. He just might do it.
Freddy Adu before. As a young boy in the African country of Ghana,
he learned to play with a soccer ball and make amazing fakes and
tricks look easy. When he was eleven, he was scoring against
thirteen- and fourteen-year-olds. When he was fourteen, he was a
star on the Under-17 U.S. boys soccer team. At fourteen, he
graduated from high school and became a professional soccer
player. Now, he is one of the players who draws the biggest crowds
to soccer stadiums all over the U.S. Freddy hopes to be one of the
best soccer players in the world. He just might do it.
Robbie and Ryan Play Indoor Soccer tells the story of two fourth grade
friends who play on the same soccer team. Narrated by Robbie, the
story will feel familiar to the millions of elementary school children who
play in a youth soccer league. Robbie leads the reader on an indoor
soccer adventure as his team wins the league championship for the
second year in a row. Illustrated with actual photographs from
Kirkwood Delaware soccer club, the story is sure to delight young
soccer lovers everywhere.
friends who play on the same soccer team. Narrated by Robbie, the
story will feel familiar to the millions of elementary school children who
play in a youth soccer league. Robbie leads the reader on an indoor
soccer adventure as his team wins the league championship for the
second year in a row. Illustrated with actual photographs from
Kirkwood Delaware soccer club, the story is sure to delight young
soccer lovers everywhere.
His teacher said he was not a good student. The teacher complained
that Thomas Edison could not sit still so his mother taught him at
home. Even when Thomas Edison was older and well-known as a
scientist and an inventor, other scientists criticized his ideas and
methods. But Thomas Edison never let others’ opinions hold him
back. He had his own kind of genius—his own way of thinking. He
could imagine something that had not yet been invented, such as the
light bulb or the motion picture, and figure out how to make it work.
When he started his extraordinary career as an inventor, people read
by candle light at home and no one had even heard of recorded music.
By early in the 20th century, he had revolutionized the way Americans
and people all over the world illuminated their homes and businesses
and enjoyed their leisure time.
that Thomas Edison could not sit still so his mother taught him at
home. Even when Thomas Edison was older and well-known as a
scientist and an inventor, other scientists criticized his ideas and
methods. But Thomas Edison never let others’ opinions hold him
back. He had his own kind of genius—his own way of thinking. He
could imagine something that had not yet been invented, such as the
light bulb or the motion picture, and figure out how to make it work.
When he started his extraordinary career as an inventor, people read
by candle light at home and no one had even heard of recorded music.
By early in the 20th century, he had revolutionized the way Americans
and people all over the world illuminated their homes and businesses
and enjoyed their leisure time.
Americo Paredes was one of the founding intellectuals of Mexican
American Studies in the United States. This biography traces his
remarkable career from newspaper reporter, to service in World War II,
to the University of Texas at Austin, where he became a prestigious
teacher and author.
American Studies in the United States. This biography traces his
remarkable career from newspaper reporter, to service in World War II,
to the University of Texas at Austin, where he became a prestigious
teacher and author.
Cesar Chavez became more famous, but Dolores Huerta was
at his side every step of the way during his historic effort to
organize underpaid farm workers in California. She
negotiated the contracts, and fought for justice alongside her
famous union president. To this day she is an important
spokeswoman for the rights of minority workers.
at his side every step of the way during his historic effort to
organize underpaid farm workers in California. She
negotiated the contracts, and fought for justice alongside her
famous union president. To this day she is an important
spokeswoman for the rights of minority workers.