Black Achievements in Sports: Celebrating Fritz Pollard, Simone Biles, and More

by Elliott Smith Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media

Overview

Athletes and the sports they play are popular across generations. Black athletes throughout time have become legends in their sports. They help shape the game, create change, and continue to break barriers in sports where they've been historically underrepresented. Their talent and passion inspire present and future players. Find out more about athletes such as Simone Manuel, Satchel Paige, and Maya Moore and celebrate their achievements in sports.

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

11/01/2023

Gr 4–8—This biography series showcases the achievements of Black Americans. Each book focuses on a field and provides brief biographies of individuals who were early pioneers and those who made an impact in that field. Readers will learn about their contributions to both the Black community and society at large. Each chapter includes reflection questions and text boxes titled "Did You Know?" Back matter includes a glossary, source notes, and "Read Woke" reading list. Libraries in need of research material will be well served by this series. Unfortunately, it reads like a recitation of facts and fails to build any excitement for the subjects of the biographies. VERDICT Purchase only where there is a lack of biographies of Black Americans.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940160554655
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2024
Series:	Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ¿ Books)
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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