Imagine loving sports so much that you decide to write about them for a living, even when everyone tells you it is a job only for men. Mary Garber was a pioneering journalist who faced a time when women were rarely allowed in the newspaper business. She was not even permitted to sit in the press boxes at games, but that never stopped her from getting the story.
Follow Mary's amazing fifty six year career as she covers everything from local games to groundbreaking African American sports events that others ignored. You will see how her dedication and fairness earned her the respect of athletes and coaches everywhere. This engaging true story shows how one brave writer broke all the rules to become a legendary voice in sports history.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
44 Pages
The Life of Theodore Roosevelt
Long before he became a larger-than-life president, Theodore Roosevelt was a sickly boy known as "Teedie." Despite his fragile health, Teedie possessed an unstoppable imagination and ambitious dreams of changing the world. As he grew, his robust spirit and determination transformed him into a fearless leader. During his presidency, he promised citizens a "square deal," stood up to powerful big businesses, and worked passionately to protect America's natural beauty and wildlife. Blending vivid prose with his own historic quotes, this moving biography reveals how a determined young boy grew into a monumental American figure whose legacy still dares us to do mighty things.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
48 Pages
Everyone calls it the impossible bridge, but Robert’s father is helping build it. High above San Francisco Bay, Pop works as a skywalker on the Golden Gate Bridge, and Robert is certain his father has the most important job of all.
Robert and his friend Charlie watch the huge project with pride, wonder, and worry. When a frightening moment shows just how dangerous the work can be, Robert begins to understand that no single person builds something so enormous alone.
Pop’s Bridge is an engaging historical picture book about the Golden Gate Bridge, teamwork, courage, engineering, and the many workers whose skill helped create an American landmark.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
The sun is up, the clock is ticking, and you are still in bed. Oh no! You are going to be late for school again! Follow one boy on a high-speed, hilarious race against time as he tries every wild trick in the book to reach his classroom before the final bell rings.
From rushing through breakfast to zooming down the street, this frantic morning adventure captures the zany energy of a school day start. It is a story full of movement and humor that shows just how far someone will go to avoid the dreaded tardy slip.
Whether you have ever overlept or just love a fast-paced tale, this playful journey will have you laughing all the way to the front gates. Grab your backpack and join the dash in a story that turns a morning routine into a truly epic mission.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
