Now in paperback, the true story of Marcenia Lyle, an African American girl who grew up to become “Toni Stone,” the first woman to play for a professional baseball team

One day in the 1930s, Marcenia and the boys she plays ball with learn that Gabby Street, a famous baseball manager, is scouting children for a baseball summer camp sponsored by the St. Louis Cardinals. Eager to earn a spot, Marcenia plays her best, but is discouraged when Mr. Street tells her there are no girls in his camp. Convinced that baseball is her destiny, Marcenia won’t give up, ultimately proving her skill and passion to Mr. Street and her dubious parents.

Hardly a day passes without Trille and Lena inventing some kind of adventure that often ends in trouble. Whether it’s coaxing a cow onto a boat or sledding down the steepest and iciest hill with a chicken, there is always a thrill—and sometimes an injury—to be had. Trille loves to share everything with Lena, even Auntie Granny’s waffles. But when Lena has to move away and Auntie Granny leaves the world, it sometimes seems like nothing will ever be right again. The warmth of friendship and the support of family suffuse this lightly illustrated novel, proving that when times are tough, a little taste of sweetness can make all the difference.

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CM Punk is one of the greatest WWE Champions of all time. Over the past two years, he has backed up his claim to being the “Best in the World.” Discover the ins and outs of this unique Superstar, his greatest victories, challenges, rivalries, signature moves and fun facts.

Animals featured in Who Pooped in Central Park? include:

• muskrat
• Norway rat
• eastern gray squirrel
• coyote
• domestic dog
• red-tailed hawk
• horse
• Canada goose
• raccoon
• laughing gull
• groundhog
• red-bellied woodpecker
• eastern chipmunk
• eastern screech owl
• tri-colored bat
• pigeon
• diamondback terrapin

Discover the true story of how in 1944, Coach John McLendon orchestrated a secret game between the best players from a white college and his team from the North Carolina College of Negroes. At a time of widespread segregation and rampant racism, this illegal gathering changed the sport of basketball forever.

A unique hero, Roberto Clemente is not only famous for his impressive baseball career, but also for his generous humanitarian efforts. Nearly 40 years ago, the same year he swung his 3,000th major league baseball hit, he died in an airplane accident on his way to deliver aid to earthquake victims. His heroics on the field earned him a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the first Latin American to be granted access. Just in time for Hispanic heritage month, learn all about this legend’s life from his inspiring beginnings to his tragic end. This book will feature a full-color illustrated cover, one-color illustrations throughout, a detailed time line, introductions to other notable people from the story, a map, sidebars, and a top-ten list of important things to know about Roberto Clemente.

Jesse Owens grew up during the time of Jim Crow laws, but segregation never slowed him down. After setting world records for track in high school and college, he won a slot on the 1936 U.S. Olympic team. That year, the Olympics were in Berlin, then controlled by the Nazis, and Hitler was certain they would be a chance to prove to the world that Aryans were superior to all other races. But the triumph of Jesse’s will helped him run through any barrier, winning four gold medals and the hearts of millions, setting two world records, and proving the Nazi dictator unmistakably wrong.

The story of Jesse Owens comes alive for young readers with Carole Boston Weatherford’s award-winning free verse poetry. Eric Velasquez tackles this challenging subject with the use of pastels for the first time in twenty years-a technique that is both heart-stopping and immediate.

That forest that appeared in Rigel’s backyard? Rigel made that. All of it. Everything that lives there? He made it too. Ari, the boy warrior with the spear and warpaint, and his bear sidekick Ekta? Rigel made them too? Bo, the fox warrior,and Arrow the raccoon? Pin the fireburrow? The mysterious dragon-man of the forest? And that kinda nutso wild boy of the forest Rip? Rigel made them all.

Shapers can do even more. Want superpowers? Rigel’s got them. And it’s a good thing, too.

Because there’s a downside to being a shaper. All sorts of evil vermin,monsters and sorcerers want the shaper energy you produce. For those of us on Earth, that’s not a problem. But Rigel has crossed over to the other side. That means scaly, slimy clawed monsters, mutant vines and teeth bearing worms are after Rigel.

But again, humans are shapers. And shapers never, never go down easy…

In this colorful volume, illustrated by elementary school students from the Chicagoland area, veteran All-Star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood shares the valuable principles he’s learned throughout life. The importance of education, working hard to attain goals, building character, maintaining integrity, and accepting responsibility are just some of the life lessons he shares. Aimed at any young dreamer looking to develop a successful personality—whether they want to be president of the United States, the best teacher in their school, or even a starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs—Wood provides advice for every youthful go-getter. Sharing his own highs and lows, both on and off the baseball field, he also stresses the importance of family and friends, the positive power of laughter, and doing the right thing.