Michelson, Richard

A biography of William J. Powell, an African American golfer, discussing his becoming a caddie and learning to play golf, the discrimination he faced trying to compete, and building his own golf course where anyone was welcome.

Describes the experiences that influenced Martin Luther King, Jr., and Abraham Joshua Heschels's civil rights activism and discusses the friendship between the two men.

"Following the alphabet and using a variety of poetry forms such as free verse, haiku, and ode, elements of the beach and seaside life are celebrated"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at Leonard Nimoy's childhood and his getting into acting as an adult.

A biography of William J. Powell, an African American golfer, discussing his becoming a caddie and learning to play golf, the discrimination he faced trying to compete, and building his own golf course where anyone was welcome.

Celebrates the achievements and contributions of Jews throughout the course of history. Introduces a concept or term for each letter of the alphabet ranging from Abraham to Passover, to Zayde. Includes background information for each entry.

When Grandpa tells a boy and his sister why he prays so much they stop thinking that he is just a boring old man.

A young boy who loves to dance listens as his father retells the story of the night he was born, which coincided with the opening of the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem.

Jewish Abe's grandfather wants him to be a violinist while African-American Wille's father plans for him to be a great baseball pitcher, but it turns out that the two boys are more talented when they switch hobbies.