21st century skills library. Sports unite us

"Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. 'Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs' explores the way the famous Battle of the Sexes tennis match served to bring men and women together to advocate for equal rights across genders. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index"--Provided by publisher.

"Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. [This biography of]Jackie Robinson explores the way the iconic and groundbreaking baseball player brought Americans together in a time of social unrest. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index"--Provided by publisher.

"Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. '2013 Boston Marathon' explores the way the athletes and spectators at the famous race came together after a terrible tragedy. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the way the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team served to bring Americans together in a time we needed it most.

U.S. Women's National Soccer Team explores the way the celebrated team served to bring Americans--and American women--together across the years.