"Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to the sport of gymnastics and its floor and apparatus events. Includes biographical facts about Hmong-American artistic gymnast Suni Lee"--

Rowing events at the Summer Games are amazing to watch! Rowers push and pull oars in sync, cutting cleanly through the water. Elementary readers will learn about races and boats and discover the power and endurance it takes to win gold in this sport's sculling and sweep events. Action photos and straightforward text introduce rowing's Olympic history, equipment, and individual or team modes of play. A biographical story spotlights five-time gold medalist Steven Redgrave, an English rower who is considered the best rower of all time. Photo captions and on-page definitions support reading comprehension. Includes extra resources and an index.

"Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to triathlon, the sporting event that includes swimming, biking, and running all in one. Includes biographical facts about Flora Duffy, Bermuda's first ever Olympic gold medalist"--

Wrestling events at the Summer Games are amazing to watch! From technical holds and weight classes to pins and escapes, elementary readers will discover the strength and control it takes to win gold in this sport's Greco-Roman and freestyle events. Action photos and straightforward text introduce wrestling's Olympic history, equipment, and scoring. A biographical story spotlights freestyle wrestler Jordan Burroughs, the first U.S. wrestler to win seven global gold medals. Photo captions and on-page definitions support reading comprehension. Includes extra resources and an index.

Celebrate the Winter Games with this high-interest introduction to freestyle skiing, the sport known for its aerial and mogul events. Also included is a biographical story about skier Alexandre Bilodeau.

In 1950, Kathryn Johnston wanted to play Little League baseball, but an unwritten "rule" kept girls from trying out. So she cut off her hair and tried out as a boy under the nickname "Tubby." She made the team--and changed Little League forever. This is a story about wanting to do something so badly, you're willing to break the rules, and how breaking those rules can lead to change.

Activists take a stand. They speak out and demand change. From legendary boxer Muhammad Ali to baseball star Carlos Delgado, readers discover the pro athletes who have affected change by speaking out against war and its impact on society.

Activists take a stand. They speak out and demand change. From legendary boxer Muhammad Ali to baseball star Carlos Delgado, readers discover the pro athletes who have affected change by speaking out against war and its impact on society.