Paving the Way: American Sports Legends

Biography (nonfiction), 2,291 words, Level Z (Grade 5), Lexile 1000L
Multilevel Book also available in levels W and Z1

The twentieth century gave rise to the world of professional sports, and it gave the United States several record-setting individuals who used their skills and dedication to change the world for the better. Paving the Way: American Sports Legends highlights five athletes of tremendous talent who left behind inspiring legacies. These athletes overcame obstacles such as racial discrimination and sexism to prove that, with passion and commitment, anything is possible. This text can also be used to teach students to identify the elements of a biography and the use of dashes. The books and lesson are available for levels W and Z1.