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Discover the courageous stories of elite Black athletes who battled prejudice and exclusion to become heroes and champions in their sport. Some have used their platform to bring attention to global, social, economic, and health issues. Others brought glory and fame to their countries. Read about such heroes in sports as boxer Muhammad Ali, tennis great Serena Williams, sprinter Usain Bolt, gymnast Simone Biles, and many more.

Learn about Rebecca Lee Crumpler's fascinating life, the first African American woman to become a doctor in the United States, in the kids book Rebecca Lee Crumpler, part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Learn about Crumpler's early life and greatest accomplishments as an important African American leader in medicine.Storybook Features: This children's book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages with vibrant illustrationsLexile 690LAbout RourkeWe proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

Book Features: - Ages 6-10, Grades 1-4- 24 pages, 7 1/2 inches x 10 inches- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures- Includes a time line and extension activity- Reading/teaching tips and discussion questions included Leader in Journalism: In Leaders Like Us: Charlotta Bass, kids learn about the dedication, passion, and integrity of Bass, who fought for justice and equality, becoming the first woman and African American to run for vice president of the America.Inspirational: With captivating illustrations that bring Bass's story to life, young readers learn about her fascinating life and what led her to becoming an important African American leader in journalism and politics.Build Reading Skills: This engaging 24-page biography will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, a time line of the subject's life, and a fun extension activity.Leveled Books: Part of the Leaders Like Us series, the early-elementary reading level and full-color illustrations support comprehension of the story of this amazing journalist.Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Book Features: - Ages 6-10, Grades 1-4- 24 pages, 7 1/2 inches x 10 inches- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures- Includes a time line and extension activity- Reading/teaching tips and discussion questions included Leader in Journalism: In Leaders Like Us: Charlotta Bass, kids learn about the dedication, passion, and integrity of Bass, who fought for justice and equality, becoming the first woman and African American to run for vice president of the America.Inspirational: With captivating illustrations that bring Bass's story to life, young readers learn about her fascinating life and what led her to becoming an important African American leader in journalism and politics.Build Reading Skills: This engaging 24-page biography will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, a time line of the subject's life, and a fun extension activity.Leveled Books: Part of the Leaders Like Us series, the early-elementary reading level and full-color illustrations support comprehension of the story of this amazing journalist.Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Learn about Wendell Scott's fascinating life, one of the first African American NASCAR drivers and first African American to win a race in the Grand National Series, in the book Wendell Scott--part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Discover what led Wendell Scott to becoming an important African American leader in race car driving, as well as his accomplishments.Storybook Features: This children's book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages with vibrant illustrationsLexile 680LAbout RourkeWe proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

Children learn about one of the most influential African American leaders in history with the biography of businessman O.W. Gurley.O.W. Gurley quickly became one of the most influential African American businessmen in history. Using his funds to help develop the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, he turned 40-acres of land into the popular "Black Wall Street".Storybook Features: This children's book features a glossary with new vocabulary, text-dependent questions, and an extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages of vibrant illustrationsLexile 290LAbout RourkeWe proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

Children learn about one of the most influential African American leaders in history with the biography of activist Georgia Gilmore.Georgia Gilmore is not only remembered for her gift for cooking, but also for her selflessness during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. By donating all of her profits from the food she sold, she helped fund one of the most important movements in Civil Rights history.Storybook Features: This children's book features a glossary with new vocabulary, text-dependent questions, and an extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages of vibrant illustrationsLexile 290LAbout RourkeWe proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

Children learn about one of the most influential African American leaders in history with the biography of businessman O.W. Gurley.O.W. Gurley quickly became one of the most influential African American businessmen in history. Using his funds to help develop the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, he turned 40-acres of land into the popular "Black Wall Street".Storybook Features: This children's book features a glossary with new vocabulary, text-dependent questions, and an extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages of vibrant illustrationsLexile 290LAbout RourkeWe proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

Introduce your child to one of the most decorated Olympic gymnasts in history with the children's book Gabby Douglas, part of the Leaders Like Us series.Who is Gabby Douglas? Children will flip for this engaging biography that explores Gabby's early life, her career as an Olympic gymnast, and all of her accomplishments.Fun Storybook Features: This children's book features a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages of vibrant illustrationsAbout Rourke Educational Media: We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

Introduce your child to one of the most decorated Olympic gymnasts in history with the children's book Gabby Douglas, part of the Leaders Like Us series.Who is Gabby Douglas? Children will flip for this engaging biography that explores Gabby's early life, her career as an Olympic gymnast, and all of her accomplishments.Fun Storybook Features: This children's book features a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages of vibrant illustrationsAbout Rourke Educational Media: We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

A Black woman had never been a justice for the United States Supreme Court until April 7, 2022 when Ketanji Brown Jackson made history. This nonfiction biography is the story of her path to becoming a trailblazing justice, part of the Leaders Like Us series.Ketanji Brown Jackson has brought an important new perspective to the highest court--a lifetime appointment only held by two other African Americans before her. Learn all about Ketanji's early life, her hard work, and all of her accomplishments.Fun Storybook Features: This children's book features a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages of vibrant illustrationsAbout Rourke Educational Media: We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

Historically, black colleges and universities were established to educate African American students when segregation laws prohibited them from attending the same schools as white students. Today, HBCU campuses and programs fulfill an ever-evolving mission that has allowed them to provide affordable education for diverse generations. Travel to... Historically Black Colleges and Universities to take a guided tour to a handful of the campuses that paved the way for some of the country's brightest minds Over 100 black college and universities were established nearly 200 years ago during segregation. Get ready to take a journey back in time across the United States to learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities' black history.Storybook for Grades 5-9 Features: Before- and after-reading activitiesExtension activityMap showing readers the places they traveled to in the bookAbout Rourke Educational Media: We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

Historically, black colleges and universities were established to educate African American students when segregation laws prohibited them from attending the same schools as white students. Today, HBCU campuses and programs fulfill an ever-evolving mission that has allowed them to provide affordable education for diverse generations. Travel to... Historically Black Colleges and Universities to take a guided tour to a handful of the campuses that paved the way for some of the country's brightest minds Over 100 black college and universities were established nearly 200 years ago during segregation. Get ready to take a journey back in time across the United States to learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities' black history.Storybook for Grades 5-9 Features: Before- and after-reading activitiesExtension activityMap showing readers the places they traveled to in the bookAbout Rourke Educational Media: We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits

Introduce your child to one of the most influential African American activists in history with the Spanish edition of the children's book Georgia Gilmore, part of the Leaders Like Us biography series.Georgia Gilmore is not only remembered for her gift for cooking, but also for her selflessness during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. By donating all of her profits from the food she sold, she helped fund one of the most important movements in Civil Rights history.Spanish Book Features: This Spanish kid's book features a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages of Spanish language text with vibrant illustrationsAbout Rourke Educational Media: We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits