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Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Colin Kaepernick's talent and determination made him a college football success and brought him to the National Football League. As a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, he led his team to multiple playoffs and even competed in the Super Bowl. When outrage over violence against African Americans became a national movement, Kaepernick joined the protests. His decision cost him his career in football, but he gained a voice heard worldwide....
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In an era of prejudice, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson broke major league baseball's race barrier. Before Robinson took his place at first base, the majors discriminated against African American athletes, denying them a chance to compete. Despite facing harassment from fans and other players, Robinson stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend. This graphic biography follows Robinson's...
3) Jesse Owens
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens smashed records throughout his track and field career. In 1936, he made history at the Olympic Summer Games in Berlin, Germany. Adolf Hitler attempted to make the competition a showcase of Nazi superiority. He didn't plan for Owens, who won four gold medals, combating Hitler's message. Along the way, Owens broke or equaled nine Olympic records and set three world records. In graphic nonfiction style, this biography...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In an era of discrimination, Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's race barrier. Facing harassment, he stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend"--Provided by publisher.
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