Smith, Charles R.

Introduces readers to the ancient gods and goddesses of Olympus through an examination of their incredible skills and superhero strength, enhanced with comic book-style illustrations and poetic verse.

Fourteen-year-old Shawn wonders if he would be better off starting high school in his mother's neigborhood, away from Compton, but the idea of leaving all his friends, and the beautiful Marisol, is less appealing.

A collection of twelve poems that celebrate contemporary women basketball stars, including Yolanda Griffith, Chamique Holdsclaw, and Natalie Williams.

In this collection of stories illustrated with photographs, youngsters show off their smooth moves on the basketball court.

Fourteen-year-old Shawn wonders if he would be better off starting high school in his mother's neigborhood, away from Compton, but the idea of leaving all his friends, and the beautiful Marisol, is less appealing.

A basketball asks to be taken outside to play.

A baseball tries to talk a young boy into going outside to play by describing the throwing, catching, and hitting they can do together.

Profiles eighteen African American baseball players in the Negro Leagues while offering play-by-play commentary of the 1934 second annual East-West Game held in Chicago.

A collection of twelve poems that celebrate contemporary women basketball stars, including Yolanda Griffith, Chamique Holdsclaw, and Natalie Williams.

Alex, a young boy, talks about his dog Loki, while Loki shares his own thoughts about Alex.