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Top 10 African American Athletes

K. C. Kelley (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503829589

Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 African American Athletes, readers get a chance to meet sports stars from football, tennis, golf, basketball, and more--then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features pioneering heroes from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author all aid readers' comprehension.

Top 10 Power Pitchers

K. C. Kelley (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503829633

Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Power Pitchers, readers get a chance to meet the most feared, flame-throwing strikeout stars --then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features high-speed hurlers from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author all aid readers' comprehension.

Auto Racing: Math at the Racetrack

Tom Robinson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623234317

Discover how math applies to the auto racing world, from the distance around the track to the calculation of drivers' stats.

Amazing Hockey Records

Brian Howell (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623234379

Presents records of amazing players, teams, and games in the sport of hockey, including a short history of the game.

LaDainian Tomlinson

Jim Gigliotti (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609540326

In 2006, LaDainian Tomlinson broke an NFL scoring record that had stood for nearly 50 years! What will the man they call 'LT' do for an encore?

Dwyane Wade

Ted Keith (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609540319

A winner on and off the court, Dwyane Wade has combined his amazing hoops skills with powerful determination to become an NBA superstar.

Roger Federer

Ellen Labrecque (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609540333

He's not even 30, and Roger Federer already owns a place among the all-time greats in tennis. Follow his rapid rise from Swiss teen star to international icon.

Tiger Woods

Bob Woods (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609540357

Here's the inside story of how Tiger Woods has become the most dominant athlete in the world--and perhaps the best golfer ever.

Shaun White

Jim Fitzpatrick (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609540340

Read how Shaun 'The Flying Tomato' White has used his go-for-it attitude to become a superstar in two sports--skateboarding and snowboarding.

David Beckham

Jeff Bradley (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609540302

The world's most famous soccer player gets his kicks in . . . Los Angeles? Learn how David Beckham came to thrill the world with his famous free kicks.

AFC West

K. C. Kelley (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609737047

Describes the origins and basic statistics of the four teams--the Denver Broncos, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Oakland Raiders, and the San Diego Chargers--which make up the National Football League's AFC West grouping.

AFC South

Jim Gigliotti (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609737030

Describes the origins and basic statistics of the four teams--the Houston Texans, the Indianapolis Colts, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Tennessee Titans--which make up the National Football League's AFC South grouping.

AFC East

K. C. Kelley (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609737016

Describes the origins and basic statistics of the four teams--the Buffalo Bills, the Miami Dolphins, the New England Patriots, and the New York Jets--which make up the National Football League's AFC East grouping.

Taylor Swift

Jody Jensen Shaffer (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781614733980

Takes readers through Taylor Swift's meteoric rise to fame as a country musician; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.

Selena Gomez

Jan Bernard (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781614733966

Takes readers through Selena Gomez's journey from a Disney Channel star to a popular singer and actress; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.

William and Kate

Dale-Marie Bryan (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781614733881

Takes readers through the courtship of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, their wedding, and their life as a royal couple; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.

Lea Michele

Jody Jensen Shaffer (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781614733959

Takes readers through Lea Michele's rise to fame as a singer and actress on the television show Glee; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.

Johnny Depp

Dale-Marie Bryan (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781614733898

Takes readers through Johnny Depp's journey as an award-winning actor; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.

Justin Bieber

Jan Bernard (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781614733928

Takes readers through Justin Bieber's meteoric rise to fame as a musician; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.

Katy Perry

Jan Bernard (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781614733942

Takes readers through Katy Perry's rise to become a chart-topping pop star; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.

Hockey: Math at the Rink

Tom Robinson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623234324

Discover how math applies to the game of hockey, from the length of the rink to the calculation of players' stats.

Emma Watson

Dale-Marie Bryan (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781614733904

Takes readers through Emma Watson's journey as Hermoine in the popular Harry Potter film series; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

Jody Jensen Shaffer (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781614733935

Takes readers through 'The Rock's' journey from professional wrestling superstar to popular actor; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.

Daniel Radcliffe

Jan Bernard (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781614733911

Takes readers through Daniel Radcliffe's journey as the lead character in the popular Harry Potter film series; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.

Basketball: Math on the Court

Tom Robinson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623234157

Discover how math applies to the game of basketball, from the length of the court to the calculation of players' stats.