Rajczak Nelson, Kristen

"What better way to learn how a leader felt about the fighting than to check his letters home! Letters are such an interesting primary source because they offer a perspective on history in a historical person's own words, in the language of the day, and in the writing style of the time. In this accessible volume, readers investigate letters as a primary source that can be used to learn about history. Historical and modern examples are included in the main text with accompanying photographs to aid comprehension for struggling readers or those in need of review"--Provided by the publisher.

Describes the life and career of singer and actress Idina Menzel.

"Readers follow Katie [Ledecky's] journey from the local pool onto the world stage . . . includes biographical information as well as Katie's major accomplishments"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers find out how Mia [Hamm] got her start in sports and just how great she is in the scope of the soccer world. Fact boxes add even more context and biographical information. A timeline of her greatest achievements concludes the book"--Provided by publisher.

"There's no question that Serena Williams is the greatest tennis player of all time. She has almost 40 Grand Slam titles, including both singles and doubles play, and four Olympic gold medals. Serena was only 14 when she became a tennis pro and won her first major contest at just 17. Readers learn how she got to the top in this . . . volume, written with struggling or reluctant readers in mind"--Provided by publisher.

"Simone [Biles's] major accomplishments are highlighted, accompanied by photographs that bring readers right to the mat, beam, and vault. The main content includes major biographical information and focuses on her start in gymnastics, and her triumphs as well as her struggles"--Provided by publisher.

"Caitlin Clark holds the NCAA scoring record. Her name, image, and likeness were valued at about $3 million her senior year playing for the University of Iowa. And, she was drafted first in the 2024 WNBA draft. . . . Many people are calling her the greatest of all time in college basketball! This book introduces readers to the basketball phenomenon that is Caitlin Clark, highlighting her early life, her many successes on the court, and challenges she has overcome to get to where she is today"--Provided by publisher.

"Lindsey Vonn's journey to the top of her sport began at age two when she learned to ski with her father. By seventeen, she had made the Olympic team! Before her retirement in 2019, Lindsey had an astonishing 82 World Cup wins and set records for downhill skiing. In this book, readers find out what kept Lindsey hitting the slopes, her appearances in four Olympic Games, and her major accomplishments during her eighteen-year career. Full-color photographs bring readers close to Lindsey as she sailed downhill and fact boxes add even more information about this skiing superstar"--Provided by publisher.

"Through full-color photographs of Diana [Taurasi] on the hardwood, readers follow her from her beginnings in basketball, to being a star at the University of Connecticut, to playing with the Phoenix Mercury, highlighting her accomplishments in the United States and on the world stage throughout"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history of wrestling, focusing on well-known "greats" within the game.