Sharon Draper is a celebrated educator and author. Her readers, from elementary school children to young adults, connect with her characters, who often face real-world challenges such as addiction (in 1995's Tears of a Tiger) and cerebral palsy (in 2010's Out of My Mind). Full of fascinating details, full-color photographs, and insightful quotations from Draper, this simple yet informative text will show readers how a love of books from an early age inspired a young girl to become a writer and teacher who has touched the lives of millions of young people around the world.
Contains career profiles of six soccer stars, including David Beckham, Kristine Lilly, Freddy Adu, Ronaldinho, Andriy Shevchenko, and Abby Wambach, and identifies two young soccer players on the rise to fame.
Describes the lives and careers of National Hockey League players Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jarome Iginla, Nicklas Lidstrom, and Martin Brodeur.
"Readers will learn why and where earthquakes happen and how scientists measure them ... After reading this book, students will have a better understanding of how people stay safe before, during, and after an earthquake hits."--Publisher.
