Torres, John

"Discusses the life and work of Sonia Sotomayor"--Provided by publisher.

If music is the universal language, then sports is a close second. Every four years the world comes together for soccer's World Cup as well as the Olympics. We take pride in presenting our best to compete against the best. As a country of immigrants, the United States has always been a standout. In fact, some of our best athletes have come from other countries. Readers learn about the greatness of basketball player Dikembe Mutombo, tennis star Martina Navratilova, baseball great Albert Pujols, weightlifter-turned-movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger and more athletes who have come to this country and excelled at their sport.

Regarded by many to be the next great international soccer player, the young Neymar is already being compared to legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Through easy-to-read text and full-color photos, readers can follow his meteoric rise through the ranks of international soccer, culminating with an Olympic gold medal in the 2016 games. A glossary helps readers learn new vocabulary, while a Further Reading section encourages further exploration.

Cristiano Ronaldo was born to play soccer. He has won several FIFA Player of the Year Awards and was recently named the best soccer player ever from Portugal. On the pitch he stars for Real Madrid, rival of Lionel Messi s FC Barcelona. Through easy-to-follow narrative text, readers learn about his humble upbringing in Portugal and his rise to soccer s elite. Full-color photos and quotes from the soccer star bring a personal touch to the story of his life. A glossary helps readers strengthen their vocabulary, while a Further Reading section encourages exploration.

"Discusses the life and work of Sonia Sotomayor"--Provided by publisher.

Robbie, his classmates, and his teacher prepare to welcome Jean Paul Petit, a new student from Haiti, by learning about his country and its culture. Includes a craft project and traditional recipe.