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4) Tiger Woods
Author
Series
Publisher
Weekly Reader Early Learning Library
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the talents, successful career, and ethnic background of the golfer Tiger Woods.
6) Derek Jeter
Author
Series
Publisher
LernerSports
Pub. Date
©2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion baseball player Derek Jeter, a shortstop for the New York Yankees who set American League records for runs scored (1998) and hits (1999).
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
"The compelling, inspiring, and comically sublime story of one man's coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed,"--Amazon.com.
Noah's path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother, at the time such a union was punishable by five years in prison. As he struggles to find himself in a...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
©2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the life of New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, including his childhood and minor-league career, individual highlights from his major-league career, and his championship seasons with the Yankees"--Provided by publisher.
9) Beyoncé
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From Destiny's Child to working with her husband, Jay-Z, Beyoncé has had an incredible solo career, she is always taking her music to new places. Enthusiasts will learn about her music, her acting career, and even her work as a fashion designer.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the first African-American and South Asian-American person to be elected to the vice presidency. While her nomination for this position was not unexpected, her rise to national prominence was one filled with unexpected turns and obstacles. After failing her first bar exam to become a lawyer, she tried again and passed. From there, she quickly rose through the...
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"I Was Their American Dream is at once a coming-of-age story and a reminder of the thousands of immigrants who come to America in search for a better life for themselves and their children. The daughter of parents with unfulfilled dreams themselves, Malaka navigated her childhood chasing her parents' ideals, learning to code-switch between her family's Filipino and Egyptian customs, adapting to white culture to fit in, crushing on skater boys, and...
13) Kamala Harris
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looks at United States lawyer, senator, and vice-president Kamala Harris. As a child, little Kamala marched for civil rights with her parents. She was encouraged to fight for justice and to make a difference in the world. From her career as a lawyer, to her time spent as a US senator, to her historic election to the White House as Vice President, Kamala has lived a life of firsts. But, she is determined that she won't be the last. This inspiring story...
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