biography

"Discover why the world's first Black Grandmaster Maurice Ashley thinks that chess is one of the best skills in life. Follow him on a journey from Jamaica to New York to the world stage where he has taught thousands of young people the life philosophies of the game . . . Learn about the chess board and pieces, sequences such as Scholar's Mate, and skills like castling"--Provided by publisher.

"Olivia Rodrigo was already an . . . actress when she jumped onto the music scene. Her album Sour climbed the charts with songs such as 'Drivers License' and 'Good 4 U.' But what does she do when she's not acting and dancing?"--Provided by publisher.

"Timoth?e Chalamet has . . . [acted] on both the big and small screens. But what is his life like when the cameras aren't rolling?"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the life and career of actress Zendaya.

"When the United States was scrambling to catch up to the Soviets after their successful launch of Sputnik, they didn't turn to Mercury Seven astronauts Alan Shepard and John Glenn. Rather, they began bringing chimpanzees to Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico for a top-secret program. The goal? To do everything America needed to make space travel safe for humans and beat the Soviets. Based on extensive research and interviews with living members of the team of veterinarians, handlers, and psychologists who worked with the animals, [this book] offers a fresh perspective on animal intelligence and the rise of the space age. Detailed back matter provides resources, space mission stats, and calls to action for young readers to honor the astrochimps' legacy and advocate for the humane treatment of chimpanzees today" -- Provided by publisher.

". . . the inspirational true story of the birth of women's Olympic basketball at the 1976 Summer Games and the ragtag team that put United States women's basketball on the map"--Provided by publisher.

"One of the most controversial women of the twentieth century, Jane Addams advocated for children, women, immigrants, fair working conditions, and world peace at a time when women were told to keep quiet and stay at home. Her efforts led to the founding of the first school of social work and Hull-House, the best-known community house in the US"--Provided by publisher.

"From the six-time women's basketball all-star and two-time Olympic gold medalist - a moving and dramatic account of her unfathomable detainment in Russia and her journey home"--Provided by publisher.

"Images accompany information about Giannis Antetokounmpo. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Engaging images accompany information about the life and accomplishments of Connor McDavid. The combination of high- interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.