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He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making TR the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore Roosevelt’s achievements as a naturalist, hunter, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician.

As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first African-American president. This biography is perfect for primary graders looking for a longer, fuller life story than is found in the author's bestselling Barack Obama: United States President.

Discover how a young boy born in Portugal with a passion for soccer worked hard to become one of the most famous athletes of all time in this exciting addition to the Who HQ Now series that features newsmakers and trending topics.

Outspoken, energetic, and fun, Sonia Sotomayor has managed to turn every struggle in life into a triumph. Born in the Bronx to immigrant parents from Puerto Rico, Sonia found out at age nine that she had diabetes, a serious illness now, but an even more dangerous one 50 years ago. How did young Sonia handle the devastating news? She learned to give herself her daily insulin shots and became determined to make the most out of her life.

Kobe Bryant was just an eighteen-year-old high-school basketball player when he decided to enter the National Basketball Association's draft. Though he was the thirteenth overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets, he would never play a single game for them. Instead, Kobe was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he would spend his entire twenty-season career, winning five championships and numerous awards.

Babe Ruth came from a poor Baltimore family and, as a kid, he was a handful. It was at a reform school that Babe discovered his talent for baseball, and by the age of nineteen, he was on his way to becoming a sports legend. Babe was often out of shape and even more often out on the town, but he had a big heart and an even bigger swing! Kids will learn all about the Home Run King in this rags-to-riches sports biography.

A shy twenty-year-old girl stepped out of a horse-drawn coach and into the world spotlight, capturing the imagination of millions as a real life fairytale princess. Although the storybook marriage didn't have a happy ending, Diana learned to use her fame as a way to champion charitable causes near to her heart. She became the People's Princess by humanizing the image of the royal family and showing care and concern for all people, including the homeless, the sick, and others in need.

Why It Matters is a Branded Merch Network original built on one belief: better merch starts with sustainable thinking. We dive into why it matters for suppliers to create better products, distributors to offer responsibly sourced solutions, and end users to choose merch that reflects their brand values. Through real conversations with leaders in promo, apparel, and print, we spotlight the voices reshaping the industry with purpose. Tune in and be part of what’s next.#MakeMerchBetter

Theatre sport meets radio plays, with a new guest thrown under the bus each episode to navigate a scene... scriptless.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, aka Pope Francis, from Argentina, was the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the first from the Southern Hemisphere. During his time as pope, he used a humbler, less formal approach to his office than his predecessors: a warm style that was referred to as "no frills." His common touch and accessibility, as well as his insistence that the church be more open and welcoming, quickly endeared him not only to Roman Catholics but to millions of others around the world.

The Rocky Mountains are split into four groups: the Canadian and Northern Rockies, the Middle Rockies, the Southern Rockies, and the Colorado Plateau. Seven different national parks across the United States and Canada have parts of the Rocky Mountains within their borders, including Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Thanks to the vast distance the mountains cover, the land is home to a wide range of wildlife including grizzly bears, mountain goats, great gray owls, snakes, lizards, and prairie dogs.

She overshares, he fact-checks. She brings the drama, he brings the deadpan. After over a decade of marriage, Amanda and Tim Nelson have figured out what it really takes to make love last... humor, hard conversations, and calling each other out (lovingly).In The Full Nelson, they get real about the messy, funny, and unfiltered sides of marriage, parenting, and building a life together, no fake perfection, just the stuff that actually works.

Join as we unravel the timeless questions of existence, delve into the works of great philosophers, and ponder life's deepest mysteries

Join Mike and a plethora of guests to discuss all things Doctor Who. I want to know what your favourite stories are! If you had to choose a Dud episode and a Stud episode per each New-Who Doctor, what would you pick? I'll allow an honourable mention or two as well, I'm nice like that. If you want to get involved, please slide on into my DM's and let's chat our way across the Whoniverse! Socials: https://linktr.ee/whofluxpod

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Michael Phelps began swimming at age seven at the urging of his mom. As a young boy, Michael was brimming with energy—more energy than most other kids his age—and Mrs. Phelps thought this sport could help keep him calm and focused. As Michael grew older, his skills improved, and he transformed into one of the greatest swimmers in the world, winning twenty-eight Olympic medals.

Dr. Jeff LaCure & Richard Yancey talk about trending topics.

Mental Health

This is the Party of Who, a band of 3 adventurers making their way in a world where gods are in the mortal plane just chilling and emit big bro energy.

A podcast dedicated to the hit TV show, CSI, hosted by two friends - Raven, who has seen the series 3-4 times, and Nick, who has never seen a single episode.

Learn about the phenomenon of a solar eclipse just in time for the Great American Eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024 in this title in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics.