Veterans Day (Rookie Read-About Holidays)

Explains the history of Veterans Day and why it is observed, and suggests ways of honoring veterans on this special day, such as flying the flag, attending parades, buying

Diwali (Rookie Read-About Holidays)

Explains the reason behind the holiday, and describes how people of the Hindu and Sikh religions traditionally celebrate it.

Simone Biles: America’s Greatest Gymnast (Rookie Biographies)

Meet Simone Biles. From the time she was a little girl, Simone wanted to be a world-class gymnast. Through hard work and determination she made her dreams come true.

My First Book of Lacrosse: A Rookie Book (A Sports Illustrated Kids Book) (Sports Illustrated Kids Rookie Books)

My First Book of Lacrosse, the fifth book in the best-selling Rookie Book series from Sports Illustrated Kids, explains this fast-growing sport to young readers. A fun guide for beginning

Mae Jemison (Rookie Biographies)

Mae Jemison was a bright child who was always fascinated by science. The top student and gifted dancer ignored naysayers and worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming

Independence Day (Rookie Read-About Holidays)

Presents a simple introduction to the traditions and festivities on the Fourth of July.

Jane Goodall: Champion for Chimpanzees (Rookie Biographies)

Jane Goodall loved animals from the time she was a young girl. She dreamed of going to Africa to see the wildlife that lived there. After getting her wish,

Ludwig Van Beethoven: A Revolutionary Composer (Rookie Biographies (Paperback))

Meet Ludwig van Beethoven. He performed his first concert at age seven and had his first composition published by the time he was 12. Even after losing his hearing,

Cinco De Mayo (Rookie Read-About Holidays)

May fifth is fiesta time and everyone is invited to listen to the Mariachi bands, dance to the music, break piñatas, and eat tasty tamales to commemorate the battle