New Releases by Carrie Golus

A stolen bicycle led twelve-year-old Cassius Clay to his first boxing teacher. He spent endless hours training, determined that he would one day become the heavyweight champion of the world. In 1964 he beat Sonny Liston to make his prediction come true. When Ali refused to fight in the Vietnam War, his title was stripped from him, and he was banned from boxing. But just a few years later, he made an incredible comeback. Find out how Ali became one of the most popular athletes in the world.

Profiles the life and career of the premier slugger of the Negro Leagues from 1930 to 1946 and describes the achievements that earned him a place in the Hall of Fame.

Traces the life and career of the late rap musician and actor Tupac Shakur.

Teasing. Shoving. Name-calling. Making threats. Bullying happens all too oftenon school grounds, playgrounds, and even in cyberspace. Why do some kids bully? How many kids are bullied? (Its more than you think!) And why dont more people try to stop it? Explore the answers to these questions and find out how to take a stand against bullies.

A biography of Russell Simmons, the sound recording executive and producer who popularized rap and hip-hop.

A biography of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe from his childhood in Oklahoma to the Olympics and his career in professional baseball and football.