Nonfiction Books

Dale Earnhart Jr Racing Royalty

Dale Earnhardt Jr: Racing Royalty
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Epic Sports Bios series
also available from: Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, BAM, and Amazon

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one of the greatest drivers in racing. He won 26 NASCAR races and two Daytona 500s before retiring in 2017. Explore the life and career of one of NASCAR’s biggest stars.

Jesse Owens Track and Field Legend

Jesse Owens: Track-and-Field Legend
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Epic Sports Bios series
also available from: Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, BAM, and Amazon

Climate change affects everyone around the globe, but what causes it? Readers explore the science behind the greenhouse effect, where greenhouse gases come from, and what they can do to lower their own carbon footprints.

Wayne Gretzy The Great One

Wayne Gretzky: The Great One
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Epic Sports Bios series
also available from: Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, BAM, and Amazon

Raised to play hockey from a young age, Wayne Gretzky made news as a child prodigy. It wasn’t long before he made it to the National Hockey League. As captain, he led his team to win four Stanley Cups. Learn more about Wayne Gretzky’s career and how he became the greatest hockey player of all time.

Causes of Climate Change

Causes of Climate Change
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Spotlight on Climate Change series
also available from: Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, BAM, and Amazon

Climate change affects everyone around the globe, but what causes it? Readers explore the science behind the greenhouse effect, where greenhouse gases come from, and what they can do to lower their own carbon footprints.

Climate Change Activism

Climate Change Activism
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Spotlight on Climate Change series
also available from: Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, BAM, and Amazon

Earth’s climate is changing, but many people are working hard and coming up with solutions to fight the climate crisis. From the first Earth Day to Fridays for Future, learn about the rise of climate change activism. Then discover some of the people who are leading activists, such as Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Vandana Shiva, and Rhiana Gunn-Wright.