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Between the lines: how Ernie Barnes went from the football field to the art gallery
Par Bryan Collier, Sandra Neil Wallace. 2018
Recounts the life of reluctant NFL player Ernie Barnes, who followed his dreams after growing up in the segregated South…
and became one of the most influential artists of his generation--known for his unique style of elongation and movement. For grades 2-4. 2018Super Oscar
Par Mark Shulman, Andrea Montejo, Lisa Kopelke, Oscar de la Hoya. 2006
Mickey Mantle: the Commerce Comet
Par Jonah Winter, C. F. Payne. 2017
Girl running: Bobbi Gibb and the Boston Marathon
Par Annette Bay Pimentel, Micha Archer. 2018
This is the inspiring story of the first female to run the Boston Marathon. Because Bobbi Gibb is a girl,…
she is not allowed to run on her school's track team. But after school, no one can stop her, and she is free to run endless miles to her heart's content. She is told "no" yet again when she tries to enter the Boston Marathon in 1966 with officials claiming that it is a man's race and women are just not capable of running such a long distance. So what does Bobbi do? She bravely sets out to prove the naysayers wrong and show the world just what a girl can do. Nominated for Maryland's Black-Eyed Susan Award for picture books. For grades K-3Queen of the diamond: the Lizzie Murphy story
Par Emily Arnold McCully. 2015
A picture book biography about Lizzie Murphy, the first woman to play in a major league exhibition game and the…
first person to play on both the New England and American leagues' all-star teams. For grades K-3Muhammad Ali: champion of the world
Par Jonah Winter, François Roca. 2007
Jonah Winter provides a profile of legendary and flamboyant boxer Muhammad Ali and the complicated life he led, from changing…
his religion and his name to dodging the draft during the Vietnam Era and fighting his way to regain a stripped title. For grades K-3. 2007I am Jackie Robinson (Ordinary people change the world)
Par Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos. 2015
Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the…
rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. For grades K-3The man who walked between the towers
Par Mordicai Gerstein. 2007
In 1974, as the World Trade Center was being completed, a young French aerialist, Phillippe Petit, strung a tightrope between…
the towers and had an adventure a quarter of a mile in the sky. For grades K-3Nibi is water = : Nibi aawon nbiish
Par Joanne Robertson. 2020
A board book about the importance of Nibi, which means water in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe), and our role to thank, respect,…
love, and protect it. Written from an Anishinaabe water protector's perspective, the book is in dual language--English and Anishinaabemowin. Babies and toddlers can follow Nibi as it rains and snows, splashes or rows, drips and sipsMiracle: Bobby Allison and the saga of the Alabama gang
Par Peter Golenbock. 2006
The author of American Zoom (RC 47516) showcases the Allison family of stock car fame. Follows brothers Eddie, Bobby, and…
Donnie from their hardscrabble start on Florida dirt tracks to fame and fortune on the NASCAR circuit. Discusses horrible crashes and heart-rending accidental deaths that haunt the family. 2006The gods and goddesses of ancient China
Par Leonard Everett Fisher. 2003
The author of Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient Maya (DB 51626) describes the most prominent figures from Chinese mythology.…
Deities include the Jade Emperor, the God of Fire, the God of Mischief, and the Goddess of Love, among others. For grades 4-7. 2003Wilma unlimited: how Wilma Rudolph became the world's fastest woman
Par Kathleen Krull, David Diaz. 1996
African American Wilma Rudolph weighed only four pounds when she was born in 1940, and she had nineteen older brothers…
and sisters. Childhood polio left her leg paralyzed, but Wilma exercised until she not only walked but became an Olympic gold medal runner. For grades 2-4She persisted: Florence griffith joyner (She Persisted)
Par Rita Williams-Garcia. 2021
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series…
about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! In this chapter book biography by Rita Williams-Garcia, the award-winning author of One Crazy Summer , readers learn about the amazing life of three-time Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith Joyner—and how she persisted . Considered the fastest woman of all time, Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo Jo, set two world records in 1988 that still stand today. But getting there wasn't easy, and Flo Jo had to overcome many challenges along the way. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Florence Griffith Joyner's footsteps and make a difference! And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Harriet Tubman, Ruby Bridges, Oprah Winfrey, and more! Praise for She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner : "A quietly remarkable biographical read that encourages elementary students of any gender to take a closer look at the life of Olympic sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner and her admirable resolve to work hard in pursuit of her dreams." — School Library JournalJesse owens: Amazing people who have shaped our world (DK Life Stories)
Par James Buckley. 2022
Discover the inspiring story of Jesse Owens - African-American track-and-field athlete and Olympic gold medalist - in this fascinating kids'…
biography. Jesse Owens is one of the most famous athletes of all time, but he experienced discrimination throughout his athletic career, such as having to stay at a different hotel to his teammates, because of the colour of his skin. However, he went on to win an incredible four gold medals at the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games. This biography, ideal for kids aged 8-11, charts the major events of Jesse's life; from his childhood growing up on a farm in Alabama before his family moved to Ohio in search of better opportunities, to the beginning of his running career and years as a world record-breaking student athlete while working part-time jobs, all the way to the Olympics and beyond. DK Life Stories goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most inspiring people. © 2022 James Buckley, Jr. © 2022 DK AudioGymnastics superstar Simone Biles (Bumba Books - Sports Superstars)
Par Jon M Fishman. 2019
Gymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals in 2016, and she plans to compete at the Olympics again in…
2021. This carefully leveled text with engaging photos and critical thinking questions will be a hit with young gymnastics fansShe persisted in sports: American olympians who changed the game (She Persisted)
Par Chelsea Clinton. 2020
From Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind She Persisted , comes a new…
book featuring women athletes who overcame and inspired—just in time for the Olympics! Throughout history, women have been told that they couldn't achieve their dreams, no matter how hard they tried. Women athletes have faced their own unique set of challenges, across countless sports and levels of play. In this third She Persisted book, Chelsea Clinton introduces listeners to women who have excelled in their sports because of their persistence. She Persisted in Sports is an audiobook for everyone who has ever aimed for a goal and been told it wasn't theirs to hit, for everyone who has ever raced for a finish line that seemed all too far away, and for everyone who has ever felt small or unimportant while out on the field. Alexandra Boiger's inspiring text shows listeners of all ages that, no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the power to persist and succeed. This audiobook features: Margaret Ives Abbott, Gertrude Ederle, Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias, Wilma Rudolph, Jean Driscoll, Mia Hamm (and the 1996 Olympic soccer team), Kristi Yamaguchi, Venus and Serena Williams, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings, Diana Taurasi, Simone Biles, Ibtihaj Muhammad and Jocelyne and Monique LamoureuxMission possible young reader's edition: Go create a life that counts
Par Tim Tebow. 2023
The New York Times bestselling author and athlete challenges young Christians to find their mission and pursue a bold, bright,…
fulfilling life. Do you struggle with self-defeating thoughts? I’m too young. I’m not good at anything. Remember that dumb mistake I made last week? My life doesn’t matter. If so, you’re not alone. The Enemy wants you to believe you’re here by accident or have nothing to offer. But that’s a lie. God has a special plan and purpose for your life. Through your interests, talents, and faith, you can make a positive difference in the world right where you are…right now! Part of the fun is discovering your mission-driven superpowers. While you can’t fix every problem, God can. With His help, you can bring light to a world that has grown dark and cold. Having a clear impression of your unique, God-given significance provides a sense of purpose that turns an ordinary life into an extraordinary one. So let’s get started! It’s never too early to step into your mission-possible lifeWho is lebron james? (Who Was?)
Par Crystal Hubbard. 2023
How did a young boy from Ohio go on to become one of the greatest basketball players of all time?…
Read about the incredible life and career of LeBron James in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series. Today, LeBron James is an international superstar who has won four NBA Championships, earned two Olympic gold medals, written books, and starred in blockbuster movies. He has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and has gained fans across the country as he led each of those three teams to victory. Many basketball lovers consider LeBron James to be one of the greatest players of all time. But how did LeBron come to be "King James?" Find out all about LeBron's childhood, how he started playing basketball at the age of nine, and went on to rule the court in this new book for young readers!I am Muhammad Ali (Ordinary People Change the World)
Par Brad Meltzer. 2022
The American boxing champ and vocal civil rights activist Muhammad Ali is the 27th hero in the New York Times…
bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8, adapted for audio. Muhammad Ali was the leading heavyweight boxer of the 20th century and a charismatic, beloved public figure. His objection to the military draft during the Vietnam War made him an icon for a generation, and his impact in sports and the Civil Rights movement is still felt today. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these audiobooks encourage kids to dream big. Included in each audiobook are: A timeline of key events in the hero’s history, childhood moments that influenced the hero, facts that make great conversation-starters, a character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to. You’ll want to collect each audiobook in this dynamic, informative series!Swish!: the slam-dunking, alley-ooping, high-flying Harlem Globetrotters
Par Suzanne Slade, Don Tate. 2020
The history of the exhibition basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters, a group of one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, skilled athletes, expert…
players, and electrifying performers, all rolled into one. For grades K-3. 2020