Black Trailblazers in Sports
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Bill Russell
by David Lee Morgan Jr.
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and career of Bill Russell, a basketball legend who paved the way for future Black athletes in the sport. This book also features an "At-a-Glance Map" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
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The Forgotten Four
Breaking the Color Barrier in Pro Football
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
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 history of Black football players, the integration of the league, an
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Raising the Bar
Black Women Who Changed Gymnastics
by Ngeri Nnachi
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
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 about the Black gymnasts and coaches of the past and present who hav
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Ballpark Legends
The Legacy of the Negro Leagues
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
Major League Baseball (MLB) is a diverse sport played by athletes from around the world. But in the late 1800s and the first half of the 1900s, MLB was mostly segregated. Black players and coaches were not welcome. The Negro Leagues gave these players and coaches other options to play pro baseball. Meet unsung Negro Leagues stars such as Moses Fleetwood Walker and Toni Stone and learn about the activists and heroes who helped integrate America's Pastime.
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Jackie Robinson
by David Lee Morgan Jr.
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and career of Jackie Robinson, a baseball legend who paved the way for future Black athletes in the sport. This book also features an "At-a-Glance Map" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
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The Forgotten Four
Breaking the Color Barrier in Pro Football
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
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 history of Black football players, the integration of the league, and the first Black coaches, referees, and team owners in the NFL. Then discover how Black football players continue to make a difference on and off the field.
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Raising the Bar
Black Women Who Changed Gymnastics
by Ngeri Nnachi
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
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 about the Black gymnasts and coaches of the past and present who have made historic firsts, including Simone Biles, Sloane Blakely, and Corrinne Tarver. Then discover how Black women in gymnastics are making a difference on and off the mat.
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Jesse Owens
by David Lee Morgan Jr.
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and career of Jesse Owens, a track-and-field legend who paved the way for future Black athletes in the sport. This book also features an "At-a-Glance Map" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
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Arthur Ashe
by David Lee Morgan Jr.
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and career of Arthur Ashe, a tennis legend who paved the way for future Black athletes in the sport. This book also features an "At-a-Glance Map" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
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Ballpark Legends
The Legacy of the Negro Leagues
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
Major League Baseball (MLB) is a diverse sport played by athletes from around the world. But in the late 1800s and the first half of the 1900s, MLB was mostly segregated. Black players and coaches were not welcome. The Negro Leagues gave these players and
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Hoops Heroes
The Untold Story of Black Basketball
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
When much of the US was segregated, Black athletes were not allowed to play alongside white athletes. Black athletes started their own sports leagues, including the Black Fives. Learn about basketball's beginnings and the stars of the Black Fives Era, including Charles "Tarzan" Cooper and Ora Washington. Then discover how the National Basketball Association became integrated, what led to the creation of the Women's National Basketball Association, and how the Black Fives had a lasting impact.
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Hoops Heroes
The Untold Story of Black Basketball
by Elliott Smith
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
When much of the US was segregated, Black athletes were not allowed to play alongside white athletes. Black athletes started their own sports leagues, including the Black Fives. Learn about basketball's beginnings and the stars of the Black Fives Era, inc
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Venus and Serena Williams
by David Lee Morgan Jr.
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and career of Venus and Serena Williams, two tennis greats who paved the way for future Black female athletes in the sport. This book also features an "At-a-Glance Map" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
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Doug Williams
by David Lee Morgan Jr.
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and career of Doug Williams, a football great who paved the way for future Black athletes in the sport. This book also features an "At-a-Glance Map" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
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Wilma Rudolph
by David Lee Morgan Jr.
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and career of Wilma Rudolph, a track-and-field legend who paved the way for future Black female athletes in the sport. This book also features an "At-a-Glance Map" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
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Cheryl Miller
by David Lee Morgan Jr.
Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports series
This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and career of Cheryl Miller, a basketball great who paved the way for future Black female athletes in the sport. This book also features an "At-a-Glance Map" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
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