Beginning readers can find out how a wobbly colt grew up to be the greatest horse of the century, setting records for speed and only losing one race in his illustrious career. Simultaneous.
The life and famous words, such as "it ain't over till it's over," of Major League Baseball player and New York Yankee Lawrence "Yogi" Berra are celebrated in this nonfiction picture book.Yogi Berra l
Here’s a powerful historical picture book about the child of founding father Thomas Jefferson and the enslaved Sally Hemings.In an evocative first-person account accompanied by exquisite artwork, Wint
Many believe baseball great Willie Mays to be the best player that ever lived. He hit 660 home runs (fourth best of all time), had a lifetime batting average of .302, and is second only to Babe Ruth o
The Streak tells the riveting story of baseball legend Joe DiMaggio, his favorite bat, Betsy Ann, and the longest hitting streak in baseball history. As part of the storied New York Yankees, DiMaggio
Presents a fictionalized version of the story of a young man who won a contest by flying his kite across Niagara Falls and inspired the construction of the first bridge across the span, connecting Can
According to Booklist in a starred review, "the Say Hey Kid had style to spare, and so does this irrepressible book."He hit 660 home runs (fourth best of all time), had a lifetime batting average of .
In Steel Town, it's always dark. In Steel Town, it's always raining... In Steel Town, the mills blaze all day and all night, making steel and even more steel to be shipped over the Magic Mountains,
A fascinating sports biography traces the life of Satchel Paige, one of the best African-American baseball players in the Negro Baseball Leagues, who triumphed over adversity to play in the major leag
When Alta Weiss throws a corncob at a tomcat chasing her favorite hen, folks know one thing for sure: she may be a girl, but she's got some arm. At the age of six Alta can nail any target, and by seve
"If Roy Can't Fix It, Nobody Can" Down in Eatonville, Florida, there's a man who can clean spark plugs just by looking at them hard, and who can grease an axle faster than you can say "carburetor." F
Beautiful illustrations and powerful text capture the inspirational life of world champion boxer Joe Louis, who was a hero and a symbol of hope to African Americans, as well as to all Americans. Jr Li
Trudy Ederle loved to swim, and she was determined to be the best. At seventeen Trudy won three medals at the 1924 Olympics in Paris. But what she planned to do next had never been done by a woman: Sh
It's 1932 and hard times are everywhere. But life isn't all bad. America still loves baseball, and Babe Ruth is the star of the game. And two boys are about to discover that with some creativity, hard
Lou Gehrig's perseverance is legendary. During fourteen years as a first baseman for the New York Yankees, he played in a record 2,130 consecutive games, earning himself the nickname Iron Horse. Lou l
Trudy Ederle loved to swim. And she was determined to be the best. At seventeen Trudy won three medals at the 1924 Olympics, in Paris. By the time she turned nineteen, Trudy had set twenty-nine U.S.
"If Roy Can't Fix It, Nobody Can" Down in Eatonville, Florida, there's a man who can clean spark plugs just by looking at them hard, and who can grease an axle faster than you can say "carburetor." F
The author explores a variety of questions related to General Sikorski's policies, such as his effort to maintain an independent Polish Arms' in the Soviet Union. Drawing on extensive British, America
The author explores a variety of questions related to General Sikorski's policies, such as his effort to maintain an independent Polish Arms' in the Soviet Union. Drawing on extensive British, America
From Chris Widener, the best-selling author of The Angel Inside and The Art of Influence, comes a book about hard-won leadership lessons. Set deep in the heartland, this compelling business fable fol
This Reader provides a critical review of British transport policy since the Labour Government came into office in 1997 and looks at possible solutions to Britain’s ongoing transport problems.An
