From the series Greatest Moments in Sports
Off to the Races!
Reading Level Grades 3-4Interest Level Grades 3 – 8Copyright 2024
Reviewed
From the series Greatest Moments in Sports
Reading Level Grades 3-4Interest Level Grades 3 – 8Copyright 2024
ReviewedSecretariat was a champion racehorse! His journey to the Triple Crown is one of the most famous stories in racing history. In this graphic nonfiction title, young readers explore the horse’s life on the track, from his first race to his Triple Crown win. Detailed illustrations, engaging captions, and historic dialogue bring the story to life. A timeline and a map add further context to this story of Secretariat and his race to the finish line!
A graphic novel format gives readers a firsthand perspective on sports history in this engaging series. Before Billie Jean King took on (and defeated!) Bobby Riggs, she was a little girl who wanted to be the best tennis player in the world. Her athleticism and activism made her a role model. King isn’t the only activist in this series—Muhammad Ali’s firm stance as a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War stripped him of his titles and license to box, forcing him to fight his way back to the top as Heavyweight Champion of the World at the Rumble in the Jungle. The well-known events depicted in each graphic novel are real, and while all the facts are accurate and the text in speech bubbles indicates historical quotes, many more quotes throughout are conjecture. As long as readers are here for infotainment, it’s a truly inviting series. VERDICT Inspiring sports stories? Score!
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