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Jesse Owens
From the Series On My Own Biography
From the time he was a young boy on a farm in Alabama until he received his fourth Olympic gold medal in Berlin in 1936, all Jesse Owens wanted to do was run. Overcoming sickness, poverty,… Read More →
Jesse Owens, 2nd Edition
From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends
Nicknamed the “World’s Fastest Human,” Jesse Owens grew up in a poor farming community. A sickly child, he went on to become one of history’s most talented track athletes. The first man to… Read More →
Jesse Owens: Athletes Who Made a Difference
From the Series Athletes Who Made a Difference
In 1936, Adolf Hitler attempted to make the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany, a showcase of Nazi superiority with a new stadium and the first television broadcast of the Games. He didn't… Read More →
Jesse Owens: Deportistas que marcaron una diferencia (Athletes Who Made a Difference)
From the Series Deportistas que marcaron una diferencia (Athletes Who Made a Difference)
En el año 1936, Adolf Hitler intentó hacer de los Juegos Olímpicos en Berlín, Alemania, una vidriera para que se aprecie la superioridad nazi, con un estadio nuevo y la primera transmisión… Read More →
Jesse Owens: Track-and-Field Legend
From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)
Jesse Owens spent his childhood running along the dirt roads of Alabama with his father. It wasn’t long until he was breaking records in high school and dreaming of competing in the Olympics. Read More →
Jesse Steam Mysteries — Paperback Set
From the Series Jesse Steam Mysteries
Ten-year-old Jesse Steam's curiosity about how the world works leads her to one mystery after another as she pedals around town with Mr. Stubbs, her tabby cat, keeping her company in the bike Read More →
Jewelry Tips & Tricks
From the Series Style Secrets
Bling may look complicated, but it doesn't have to be. If you know a few style secrets, there are plenty of ways to make your own fashionable jewelry. You can craft your favorite kinds of… Read More →
Jewish Comedy Stars: Classic to Cutting Edge
From vaudeville to viral comedy on the web, here are more than 40 short biographies of Jewish comedians who heavily influenced the entertainment industry in the twentieth and early… Read More →
Jewish Sports Stars: Athletic Heroes Past and Present
Teeming with intriguing facts, statistics and historical anecdotes, this revised and updated edition of Jewish Sports Stars reveals the achievements of Jewish star athletes past and present. Read More →
Jim Crow (Jim Crow): La segregación y el legado de la esclavitud (Segregation and the Legacy of Slavery)
From the Series La esclavitud en Estados Unidos y la lucha por la libertad (American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom) (Read Woke ™ Books en español)
Incluso después de que la esclavitud se convirtiera en ilegal, el legado de la esclavitud se perpetuó en las injusticias creadas por las leyes de Jim Crow. Aprende más sobre estas leyes… Read More →
Jim Crow: Segregation and the Legacy of Slavery
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
The Civil War brought an end to the institution of slavery in the US. Despite slavery becoming illegal, racism persisted and the legacy of slavery continued through injustices created by the… Read More →
Jimmy Carter: A Life of Friendship
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Biographies
How did Jimmy Carter help people? What jobs did he have before he became president? How did Jimmy show friendship toward others? Read this book to discover the answers! Read More →
Jimmy Carter: A Presidential Life of Service
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Raised on a peanut farm in rural Georgia, Jimmy Carter didn't expect to get involved in politics. He joined the US Navy after high school and intended to have a military career. But… Read More →
Jim Thorpe, 2nd Edition
From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends
Think you know all there is to know about Jim Thorpe? Well, did you know that:* His Sauk and Fox name was Wa-Tho-Huk, which means Bright Path?* He broke his high school’s high jump record on… Read More →
J Is for Juneteenth
J is for Justice. U is for Union Army. J Is for Juneteenth was written by three young writers as part of a collaborative youth writing competition hosted by Planting People Growing Justice… Read More →
J. J. Watt
From the Series Amazing Athletes
Houston Texans defensive lineman J. J. Watt is one of the biggest players in the National Football League (NFL). But he wasn't always on track for stardom. J. J. started his college career… Read More →
Jobs and Taxes: A Teen Guide to Earning Money
From the Series Money Matters
Having a job and paying taxes go hand-in-hand, and both are essential financial literacy tools. This book shows teenagers how to earn money and navigate the taxes they may have to pay. Learn Read More →
Job Smarts: How to Find Work or Start a Business, Manage Earnings, and More
From the Series USA TODAY Teen Wise Guides: Time, Money, and Relationships
Low on cash? Tired of being the only one who's too broke to go out? Maybe it's time for a job. Think about it—with your own paycheck, you’ll have money to spend and money to save, and you'll… Read More →
Jodie's Hanukkah Dig
When Jodie begs her dad to take her on an archaeological dig, he agrees to take her to Modi’in, the ancient home of the Maccabees. And when she volunteers to explore an underground cave, she… Read More →
Jodie's Shabbat Surprise
Stumbling onto an ancient wine press while walking her dog, amateur archeologist Jodie gets the best idea ever for a birthday surprise for her dad! Read More →
Joe Biden: From Scranton to the White House
From the Series Gateway Biographies
A Timely Biography of the 46th President Former Vice President Joe Biden played an essential role in the Obama administration. As the 47th vice president of the United States, he helped… Read More →
Joe Burrow
From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)
Joe Burrow became the Cincinnati Bengals’ quarterback in 2020. The NFL team chose him with their first draft pick after Burrow played one of the greatest seasons in college football history… Read More →
Joe Burrow vs. Dan Marino: Who Would Win?
From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)
Quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Dan Marino succeeded with strong arms, pinpoint passes, and great leadership skills. Choose a favorite by reliving their greatest throws and white-knuckle… Read More →
Joe DiMaggio, 2nd Edition
From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends
A New York Yankees hero since his rookie year in 1936, Jo DiMaggio became a national hero by completing the longest hitting streak in the history of Major League Baseball with hits in… Read More →