Aileen Weintraub

By Aileen Weintraub, Illustrated by Sarah Green

Free Downloadable WE GOT GAME! Activity Packet

A MIGHTY GIRL’S BEST BOOK OF 2021

In We Got Game! you'll meet thirty-five female athletes who played hard, broke records, and inspired girls around the world. Some of these athletes have retired. Others are still competing. But they have one thing in common: they all Got Game! You'll read about the first woman horse jockey to compete in the Kentucky Derby, the number one tennis player in the world, a surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack, and a snow boarder who landed a death-defying jump, along with many others. These female athletes prove that girls can do anything!

Simone Biles * Gretchen Bleiler * Hannah Cockroft * Misty Copeland * Diane Crump * Sasha DiGiulian * Gabby Douglas * Grete Eliassen * Marlen Esparza * Lisa Fernandez * Althea Gibson * Bethany Hamilton * Mia Hamm * Jackie Joyner-Kersee * Billie Jean King * Phaidra Knight * Silken Laumann * Nancy Lopez * Tatyana McFadden * Ibtihaj Mohammad * Danica Patrick * Megan Rapinoe * Mary Lou Retton * Manon Rhéaume * Ronda Rousey * Wilma Rudolph * Junko Tabei * Dara Torres * Elana Myers Taylor * Marianne Vos * Abby Wambach * Maria Toorpakai Wazir * Jen Welter * Serena Williams * Kristi Yamaguchi

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Reviews

*”Weintraub’s collection of biographies provides both quick overview and intriguing insight into the lives of 35 inspiring female athletes. A theme carried through the book is that there is much work left to accomplish. Providing a complete portrait of what it means to break barriers and engage the world in deeper dialogue about gender equality, Weintraub highlights each subject’s efforts in the areas of activism, philanthropy, and advocacy. A thoughtful and inspiring purchase for upper elementary and middle grade readers that will foster curiosity, questions, and further memoir reading.” —School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW

“This appealing anthology profiles 35 exceptional women athletes from a range of sports. Those included are varied in race, ethnicity, and homeland; some are disabled; some are from the LGBTQ community; and some are currently active, while others are historically significant. The biographies, inspirational messages, and mottos make this a good choice for young feminists and sports enthusiasts.” —Booklist

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Parents’ Choice Foundation

Anyone—no matter how young—can make a difference! Meet 50 incredible kids who had a positive impact in their communities . . . and the world.
 
From Picasso, who changed the art world forever, to Malala Yousafzai, the brave teen who was shot for advocating education for girls, the 50 kids profiled in Never Too Young! will inspire and empower young readers. Some, like Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Stevie Wonder, are prominent figures, while others are lesser known though their achievements are just as compelling. They come from a variety of historical periods and backgrounds, and have made an impact in politics, sports, the arts, science, and more.

Includes: Louis Armstrong, Louis Braille, Ruby Bridges, Thandiwe Chama, Michael Chang, Nadia Comaneci, Kelvin Doe, Bobby Fisher, Anne Frank, Tavi Gevinson, Om Prakash Gurjar, S.E. Hinton, Askrit Jawal, Joan of Arc, Helen Keller, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Pelé, Pablo Picasso, Pocahontas, Sacagawea, Shirley Temple, Venus and Serena Williams. Stevie Wonder, Malala Yousafzai, and more! 

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Reviews

“Young readers are sure to find inspiration as they read about unique children from all over the world who were able to change the world around them and be encouraged to follow their dreams and fight for what is right.” —Booklist

“People from different countries and eras who have achieved significant accomplishments by the age of 18 are the subjects of this contemporary collective biography, which opposes jaunty, intensely colored portraits against breezy, one-page descriptions.” —Kirkus

“Kids and young adults accomplish amazing things, as Weintraub shows in 50 profiles…. By focusing on individuals from different eras and geographies, Weintraub affirms that there are myriad ways to live and to make an impact.” —Publishers Weekly

Which national park is the best for stargazers? Has the coolest waterfalls? Features a grotto filled with bats? Find out in Secrets of the National Parks! This engaging guide explores some of America’s most stunning landscapes, including the Great Smoky Mountains, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Denali, Haleakala, the Everglades, and more. Kids will also love the fun quizzes and word searches.

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Review

“Weintraub provides a host of statistics, historical stories, and other fun details about U.S. national parks in this pocket-size volume. Simple but engaging passages are interspersed with fact lists, quizzes, and word searches to engage readers.  fact-filled and enjoyable introduction to the U.S. National Park Service.” —School and Library Journal

Take a behind-the scenes look at the world-famous American Museum of Natural History!

It has millions of visitors, some of the most renowned exhibits ever created, and one of the world’s largest collection of dinosaur fossils—and now kids can enjoy a special glimpse “backstage” of the amazing American Museum of Natural History. This stunning book showcases fascinating, little-known details and secrets known only to insiders! With incredible information, illustrations, and photos, it truly brings the Museum to life.

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Get ready to be dazzled!
Explore the science behind the bling with this introduction to gemology. Find out where gems come from, how they form, and what makes them so special. Then learn all about the 12 awesome stones in your collection!

This kit comes with:
32-page book
12 polished gemstones
Magnifier
Velveteen display case

Only available through Scholastic Reading Clubs.

Reading is fundamental to kids’ success in school. So keep them on track with these colorful, engaging workbooks. This FLASH KIDS series combines fascinating topics, eye-catching photographs, and a bright, appealing design children will love. Created to adhere to the Common Core State Standards that most US states have adopted, each book presents young readers with nonfiction passages that cover a range of topics, including science, history, and geography. Questions following each passage test key comprehension skills.

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Welcome to the world of rocks! In this book you'll find out where they come from and how they are made. Then, learn all about the stones in your collection.

This kit comes with:
16-page book
6 rocks

Only available through Scholastic Reading Clubs.

Why did the chicken cross the road?
Knock, knock. Who's there?
What do you get when you...?

As kids guess the answers, they're sure to get the giggles! With this book, little ones will look forward to sharing the jokes with parents, teachers, and siblings--and even coming up with some variations of their own! In addition to hundreds of rib-tickling jokes, readers will love:

Head-scratching brain teasers
Funny knock-knock jokes
Hysterical puzzles
Ridiculous riddles

And much, much more! Amid the jokes, kids also find information on how to deliver the perfect punch line and how their favorite comics got started telling jokes. Every budding comic needs a little help getting started, and this book is the perfect go-to for getting laughs!

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I wanna rock and roll all night are the words that fans shout at KISS concerts. Self-proclaimed hottest band in the land, KISS rocks stadiums and albums. Their upbeat anthem Rock and Roll All Nite rocketed them to stardom. Fans can’t get enough of their loud, showy, and flashy concerts. Read about the band members and how they formed KISS, the ups and downs of some of the members, how they became a marketing machine, and where they are today.

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Start kids off right with reading—and keep them on track with this colorful, engaging workbook! It combines fascinating topics, eye-catching photographs, and a bright, appealing design children will love. Created to adhere to the Common Core Curriculum standards that most US states have adopted, Reading Fundamentals: Grade 1 presents young readers with nonfiction passages that cover a range of topics, including science, history, and geography. After each passage, a range of questions—fill-in-the-blank, short answer, true/false, multiple choice, and matching—test key comprehension skills.

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Trucks deliver our favorite goods, help people in emergencies, and perform tricks in extreme competitions. These awesome automobiles can do it all! Take a ride through the amazing history of trucks, from early vehicles to trucks of the future. You’ll discover rough and tough monster trucks, massive big rigs, and even trucks that can drive on their own!

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If you can't resist shouting out "Who's there?" on cue, The Everything Kids' Knock Knock Book is for you! Features hilarious sections such as:

Once Upon a Knock Knock
When Fun Comes a Knockin'
Tied Up in Knock Knocks
Knock Knock Your Socks Off
Who's That Knockin'? 

Packed full of puzzles, games, and activities, The Everything Kids' Knock Knock Book proves that laughter really is the best medicine!

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