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"James Thomas 'Cool Papa' Bell (1903-1991) was a National Negro League all-star who was best known for his legendary speed. A center fielder, Bell's batting average was regularly over .4, and in one season he was said to have stolen 175 bases in just 200 games. Because of segregation, Bell was never able to play for a major league team, but he was considered by many to have been the fastest man in baseball's history. His story illuminates the financial and social struggles black players faced during a time of racial and political upheaval in America"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn all about the Women's National Basketball Association. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn all about the National Basketball Association. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn all about Major League Baseball. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions"--Provided by publisher.

"This book explores the issue of whether the government should pay reparations for slavery. It examines what those reparations might look like, and how they might change the lives of eligible Black Americans" -- Back cover.

"Learn all about Major League Soccer. Discover . . . facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at multiple notable women from throughout world history.

"A collection of 40 biographical profiles, each accompanied by [an] illustrated portrait, showcasing extraordinary women from around the world"--Provided by publisher.

A graphic novel retelling of Jane Austen's classic story set in early nineteenth-century England about Elizabeth Bennet, a spirited young woman who copes with the courtship of a snobbish gentleman as well as the romantic entanglements of her four sisters.

"The . . . athletic Monte Irvin (1919-2016) was an outfielder who started in the Negro Leagues and eventually became one of the earliest black Major League Baseball players after joining the New York Giants in 1949. He played in two World Series with the Giants and after retiring worked as a baseball scout and served in an administrative role in the MLB commissioner's office. A mentor to Willie Mays, Irvin helped pave the way for other black players in the major leagues despite encountering racism on and off the field, and he was honored . . . later in life for his achievements. This book chronicles the life of the sports hero while introducing readers to the difficulties of living in a time of segregation and political upheaval"--Provided by publisher.