Catherine Rondina
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Examines the truth as well as the false premises behind a variety of things children are told by their parents, covering warnings about crossed eyes, the causes of acne, whether an elephant can actually forget, and more.
3) P.K. Subban: fighting racism to become a hockey superstar and a role model for athletes of colour
Author
Series
Publisher
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Pub. Date
©2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
P.K. Subban is a remarkable athlete and role model. Initially drafted in 2007 to the Montreal Canadiens, P.K. now plays for the New Jersey Devils. He's set records and won the Norris Trophy, the highest honor in hockey for a defenseman. Often the center of controversy, he is the pride of many fans and a hero to young athletes of color. His stand against racism relies more on actions to support others than on relating his own experiences. He is known...