Heather Williams

Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Jesse Owens explores the way the Olympic track athlete served to bring Americans (and citizens around the world) together against a common enemy. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index. Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition,...

Infographics: On the Scoreboard covers how each sport is scored, how players work to score more, and score-based records. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Sources for further research Table of contents Swing for the fences with Sports-Graphics...

Infographics: Shape of the Game covers the basic geometry of sports, the geometric designs and three-dimensional spaces of sports, and examples of real-world sports geometry. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Sources for further research Table of...

Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Miracle on Ice explores the way the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team served to bring Americans together in a time we needed it most. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index. Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but...

Did you know that Rome has two major soccer teams? AS Roma and their rival, SS Lazio, play against each other yearly in a game known as the Derby della Capitale. Learn more exciting facts about this fascinating soccer club in AS Roma, an Inside Professional Soccer book.

Did you know that Paris Saint-Germain is the most-supported soccer team in France's Ligue 1? The team has about 60 million social media followers. Learn more exciting facts about this fascinating soccer club in Paris Saint-Germain, an Inside Professional Soccer book.

In Girls' Lacrosse: A Guide for Players and Fans, young readers can check out one of the world's fastest-growing sports. They will find easy-to-read explanations of girls' lacrosse history, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the field. This book features colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars, and kids who want to know more about girls' lacrosse will soon be psyched to pick up a stick!

Did you know that Manchester City FC is known for its unpredictability? The team has both won the Premier League championship and been relegated to a lower division. Learn more exciting facts about this fascinating soccer club in Manchester City FC, an Inside Professional Soccer book.

Did you know that Chelsea FC's biggest rival is fellow London team Arsenal FC? The teams have played against each other more than 170 times. Learn more exciting facts about this fascinating soccer club in Chelsea FC, an Inside Professional Soccer book.

After the Civil War, African Americans placed poignant "information wanted" advertisements in newspapers, searching for missing family members. Inspired by the power of these ads, Heather Andrea Williams uses slave narratives, letters, interviews, public records, and diaries to guide readers back to devastating moments of family separation during slavery when people were sold away from parents, siblings, spouses, and children. Williams explores the...