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3) Sports
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"Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to show you that you can be proud of who you are. Wear your colours proud! It's time to have pride in sports!" -- Back cover.
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This title highlights five important lacrosse skills and five top female athletes who have perfected those skills. Tips for improving each skill are perfect for young athletes looking to improve their game. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a diagram, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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"Every four years both winter and summer Olympic athletes gather to challenge each other and themselves against the great athletes who came before. This title explores the achievements, records, and triumphs of Olympic greats from several different sports through exciting stories, engaging photographs, informative sidebars, a glossary, and an index." --Amazon.com.
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"Auto racing's best drivers have pushed speeds to thrilling levels for over 100 years. This title explores the achievements of auto racing's greats from Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, and beyond. The title features exciting stories, engaging photographs, informative sidebars, honorable mentions, a glossary, and an index." --Amazon.com.
11) Jesse Owens
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Jesse Owens is one of the most famous athletes of all time, but he experienced discrimination throughout his athletic career, such as having to stay at a different hotel to his teammates, because of the color of his skin. However, he went on to win an incredible four gold medals at the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games. This biography, ideal for kids aged 8-11, charts the major events of Jesse's life; from his childhood growing up on a farm in Alabama before...
13) Simone Biles
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"This title introduces readers to Simone Biles, providing exciting details about her life and going deep inside the key moments of her gymnastics career. The title also features informative fast facts, a timeline, and a glossary." --
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