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Raising the Bar: Black Women Who Changed Gymnastics
From the Series Black Trailblazers in Sports (Read Woke ™ Books)
Black women are a force in the gymnastics world. But it wasn't until 1992 that Betty Okino and Dominique Dawes became the first Black women to compete in the Olympics for Team USA. Learn… Read More →
Simone Biles: Athletes Who Made a Difference
From the Series Athletes Who Made a Difference
Simone Biles has been the face of women's gymnastics since she first entered the international stage. In addition to winning a record seven Olympic medals, 30 World Championship medals, and… Read More →
Soccer Superstars
From the Series All-Time Best Athletes (Lerner Sports Rookie)
Soccer's greatest players are international superstars. But how do they compare to one another? Meet the top 10 soccer players of all time and explore the stats that prove their greatness. Read More →
Spotlight on Ballet
From the Series Just Dance (Lerner Sports Rookie)
Put on your ballet slippers and get ready to dance. Learn everything about ballet from fun facts to how to do a plié! Read More →
Spotlight on Ballroom
From the Series Just Dance (Lerner Sports Rookie)
Ballroom dancers spin, twirl, and kick out their legs. Readers will enjoy learning all about the world of ballroom dance, including what to wear, how to compete, and how to get started. Read More →
Spotlight on Dance Teams
From the Series Just Dance (Lerner Sports Rookie)
Dive into the exciting world of dance teams. There are different kinds of dance teams but all feature dancers working together. Young readers learn more about dance teams and what to expect… Read More →
Spotlight on Hip-Hop
From the Series Just Dance (Lerner Sports Rookie)
From city streets to the dance stage, hip-hop is one of the world's most popular dance styles. Readers will learn fun facts and tips on what to wear, how to move, and more. Read More →
Spotlight on Stepping
From the Series Just Dance (Lerner Sports Rookie)
Get ready to stomp, step, and clap! Readers discover stepping from its beginnings in Black communities to how people perform and celebrate this type of dance today. Then learn a specific move! Read More →
Spotlight on Tap Dancing
From the Series Just Dance (Lerner Sports Rookie)
Tap is all about finding your feet! Readers will pick up slick tips on what to wear, how to step, and making noise in this fun, upbeat dance style. Read More →
Sunisa Lee vs. Mary Lou Retton: Who Would Win?
From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)
In 1984, Mary Lou Retton became the first US gymnast to win the individual all-around gold medal at the Olympic Games. Almost 40 years later, Sunisa Lee won all-around gold at the Olympics in Read More →
Talking about Deployment: A Sesame Street ® Resource
From the Series Sesame Street ® Tough Topics
Young readers learn with their friends from Sesame Street about military deployment and how to keep in touch with your person while they are deployed. Read More →
Talking about Divorce: A Sesame Street ® Resource
From the Series Sesame Street ® Tough Topics
A divorce is different for every family, but it usually brings lots of changes. Join your friends from Sesame Street to learn about some of these changes and ways to deal with all the big… Read More →
Talking about Grief: A Sesame Street ® Resource
From the Series Sesame Street ® Tough Topics
You feel grief and other big feelings when someone you love dies. But there are ways to remember the person you love. Learn ways to understand grief with your Sesame Street friends. Read More →
Talking about Illness: A Sesame Street ® Resource
From the Series Sesame Street ® Tough Topics
When someone you love is very ill, it can affect the whole family. Join your Sesame Street friends to learn ways to stay connected to loved ones when they are sick. Read More →
Talking about Incarceration: A Sesame Street ® Resource
From the Series Sesame Street ® Tough Topics
With the help of your Sesame Street friends, learn about what it means when someone you love is incarcerated . . . and ways to stay in touch. Read More →
Talking about Natural Disasters: A Sesame Street ® Resource
From the Series Sesame Street ® Tough Topics
Natural disasters can be especially scary for young children. Sesame Street friends invite young readers to make an emergency plan with their families, and remind them that there are many… Read More →
Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney: Legendary Songwriters
From the Series Musicians and Their Inspirations
Taylor Swift grew up with Paul McCartney as her inspiration, but the respect goes both ways. McCartney considers Swift an inspiration, too. Through captivating photos and engaging text, learn Read More →
Teachers: A First Look
From the Series Read about Community Helpers (Read for a Better World ™)
Teachers are very special community helpers. They help us learn new things, like how to read and write. Learn more about what makes the job of a teacher so important in this nonfiction text. Read More →
The Forgotten Four: Breaking the Color Barrier in Pro Football
From the Series Black Trailblazers in Sports (Read Woke ™ Books)
The National Football League (NFL) changed forever in 1946. That year the Forgotten Four—Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley, and Bill Willis—joined the league. Learn about the… Read More →
Tiger Woods vs. Jack Nicklaus: Who Would Win?
From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)
Golf stars are judged by their performances in the biggest events. That’s why Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus are the greatest men’s golfers ever. Compare their careers from the Masters… Read More →
Transportation through the Ages: From Stirrups to Steam
From the Series Technology through the Ages
The ancient world saw many empires rise and fall. But how did massive empires such as Babylon or Rome move information and resources across continents? They relied on one of the oldest… Read More →
Vamos a cambiar el mundo todos juntos (Come Together, Change the World): Guía de Sesame Street ® para luchar por la justicia racial (A Sesame Street ® Guide to Standing Up for Racial Justice)
¿Qué puedes hacer para defender la amabilidad racial? Elmo y sus amigos aprenden junto con los jóvenes lectores sobre la justicia racial. Inspirado en la asamblea pública de la CNN y Sesame… Read More →
Veterinarians: A First Look
From the Series Read about Community Helpers (Read for a Better World ™)
Veterinarians have a really tough job; their patients can't talk. Animal lovers will enjoy this engaging text with full-color photographs about the people who keep our animals healthy and safe. Read More →
Warfare through the Ages: From Bows to Bombs
From the Series Technology through the Ages
Since the first human civilizations appeared 10,000 years ago, people have fought over land and resources. Over time, these conflicts led to the development of many technologies that would… Read More →