Major Taylor
by J. P. Miller, Illustrated by Markia Jenai

LEADERS LIKE US: In this illustrated biography, elementary-aged readers will learn about the early life and greatest accomplishments of an important African American leader in sports, Major Taylor.

BIOGRAPHY READERS FOR CHILDREN: Major loved to ride his bike. He raced and did tricks, winning award after award. He became one of the best bicycle racers in the United States in just a few years. What happened to this amazing athlete? In this high-interest reader, you’ll discover fascinating facts about this important historical figure.

INCLUDES: This 24-page book for grades 1-4 includes a time line, questions for discussion, and an extension activity.

BENEFITS: History is filled with inspiring leaders who made a difference in our world. Each book in this own voices illustrated series tells the story of an important leader in fields such as science, the arts, government, sports, and more, focusing on each leader’s early life and greatest accomplishments.

WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are learning to read and reading to learn!