At the end of every season, football fans watch the Super Bowl to see the top teams in the NFL (National Football League) battle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Rachel Swaby and Kit Fox present Mighty Moe, the untold true story of runner Maureen Wilton, whose world record-breaking marathon time at age 13 was met first with misogyny and controversy, but ultimately with triumph.
In the late morning of May 29, 1953, the sun was shining brightly and a gentle breeze was blowing on the highest elevation of the world--and two men were there to witness it for the first time ever.
Book Features:* Ages 6-10, Grades 1-4* 24 pages, 7 1/2 inches x 10 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes a time line and extension activity* Reading/teaching tips and discussion questions includedA NASCAR Leader: In Leaders Like Us: Wendell Scott, 1st-4th graders learn about the dedication, passion, and talent of Scott, one of the first African American NASCAR drivers and first African American to win a race in the Grand National Series.