This title focuses on the Baltimore Ravens and gives information related to the team's origin in the NFL, their journey through the decades, and highlighting their Hall of Fame players. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
This title focuses on the Buffalo Bills and gives information related to the team's origin in the NFL, their journey through the decades, and highlighting their Hall of Fame players. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
This title focuses on the Carolina Panthers and gives information related to the team's origin in the NFL, their journey through the decades, and highlighting their Hall of Fame players. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
This title focuses on the Chicago Bears and gives information related to the team's origin in the NFL, their journey through the decades, and highlighting their Hall of Fame players. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
This title focuses on the Cincinnati Bengals and gives information related to the team's origin in the NFL, their journey through the decades, and highlighting their Hall of Fame players. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Gender and Race in Sports examines the historical successes and struggles of female athletes of color. From pioneers to today's stars, women of color have been examples of courage and strength as they fought to overcome barriers unique to their race and gender. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
New York, 1980. Though the world was in turmoil, the U.S. Olympic hockey team united Americans on February 22. The Soviet Union had dominated Olympic hockey and they were aggressively invading the Middle East. Many felt the Soviets were unstoppable. Skate with the 20 young American men who made history when they did just that in this inspiring graphic novel. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles an exciting addition to classroom discussion.
Graphic novels aren't just for superheroes! Jackie Robinson has been plucked from history books and his life and accomplishments have been depicted in informative nonfiction graphic novels. The subject's birth, childhood, education, and baseball career have been skillfully told with detailed art. Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.
Learn more about volleyball's top stars and what it takes to be the best of the best. The title features historical sidebars, how-to fact boxes, tips and drills, and a glossary.
Learn more about soccer's top stars and what it takes to be the best of the best. The title features historical sidebars, how-to fact boxes, tips and drills, and a glossary.
Learn more about hockey's top stars and what it takes to be the best of the best. The title features historical sidebars, how-to fact boxes, tips and drills, and a glossary.
Learn more about basketball's top stars and what it takes to be the best of the best. The title features historical sidebars, how-to fact boxes, tips and drills, and a glossary.
Learn more about the top stars of track and field and what it takes to be the best of the best. The title features historical sidebars, how-to fact boxes, tips and drills, and a glossary.
Learn more about football's top stars and what it takes to be the best of the best. The title features historical sidebars, how-to fact boxes, tips and drills, and a glossary.
Terence and David are competitive snowboarders. David is more laid back, he wants to have fun! But Terence won't be happy until he wins the gold. They head to an abandoned ski resort for some secret practice. Terence refuses to quit until he nails his trick, and the motion causes an avalanche. Can they survive? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
The Belles of Baseball discusses how in the 1940s and 1950s, women broke traditional gender barriers by playing professional baseball, boosting morale during World War II and paving the way for future generations of female athletes. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Best Sport Ever: Tennis takes readers from the beginnings of tennis to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great. Discover the ancient history of tennis, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the first match, and the achievements of Millie Jean King, Rod Laver, Chris Evert, Arthur Ashe, Pete Sampras, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport Ever: Tennis! Through colorful descriptions, a glossary, additional resources, engaging sidebars that go "beyond the basics" into advanced skills and health benefits, and more, the Best Sport Ever series is a can't miss for today's sports fan.
Best Sport Ever: Hockey takes readers from the beginnings of hockey to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great. Discover the early games of hockey, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the Miracle on Ice, and the achievements of Maurice "The Rocket" Richard, Jacques Plante, Bobby Hull, Wayne Gretzky, Cindy Curley, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport Ever: Hockey! Through colorful descriptions, a glossary, additional resources, engaging sidebars that go "beyond the basics" into advanced skills and health benefits, and more, the Best Sport Ever series is a can't miss for today's sports fan.
Best Sport Ever: Baseball takes readers from the beginnings of baseball to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that make the sport great. Discover the early games of "base", the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the first homerun, and the achievements of Cal Ripkin Jr., "Shoeless Joe" Jackson, Jackie Robinson, Dorothy Kamenshek, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport Ever: Baseball! Through colorful descriptions, a glossary, additional resources, engaging sidebars that go "beyond the basics" into advanced skills and health benefits, and more, the Best Sport Ever series is a can't miss for today's sports fan.
Best Sport Ever: Soccer takes readers from the beginnings of soccer to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great. Discover the ancient history of soccer, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the first goal, and the achievements of Didier Drogba, Pele, Diego Maradona, Mia Hamm, David Beckham, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport Ever: Soccer! Through colorful descriptions, a glossary, additional resources, engaging sidebars that go "beyond the basics" into advanced skills and health benefits, and more, the Best Sport Ever series is a can't miss for today's sports fan.
Best Sport Ever: Lacrosse takes readers from the beginnings of lacrosse to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great. Discover the Native American history of lacrosse, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the game, and the achievements of William George Beers, Margaret Boyd, Gary and Paul Gait, Paul Rabil, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport Ever: Lacrosse! Through colorful descriptions, a glossary, additional resources, engaging sidebars that go "beyond the basics" into advanced skills and health benefits, and more, the Best Sport Ever series is a can't miss for today's sports fan.
Best Sport Ever: Basketball takes readers from the beginnings of basketball to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that make the sport great. Discover the game Dr. James Naismith invented in 1891, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the first slam dunk, and the achievements of Michael Jordan, Jumping Joe" Fulks, Babe Didrikson, the Dream Team, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport Ever: Basketball! Through colorful descriptions, a glossary, additional resources, engaging sidebars that go "beyond the basics" into advanced skills and health benefits, and more, the Best Sport Ever series is a can't miss for today's sports fan.
The Super Bowl is one of Sports' Greatest Championships! Since the first Super Bowl in 1967, hundreds of thousands of people have followed the gridiron battle. Now, young readers can learn about the Super Bowl's history, the famous teams and players, the spectacular touchdowns, and the future of the sport from in their library. Informative sidebars add to the high impact photographs and easy-to-read text, bringing Sports' Greatest Championships to readers of all ages.
The Wimbledon tennis tournament, known simply as the Championships, is one of Sports' Greatest Championships! Since the first tournament in 1877, hundreds of thousands of people have followed the thirteen-day tournament. Now, young readers can learn about Wimbledon's history, the famous teams and players, the spectacular volleys, and the future of the sport from in their library. Informative sidebars add to the high impact photographs and easy-to-read text, bringing Sports' Greatest Championships to readers of all ages.
The Stanley Cup Finals is one of Sports' Greatest Championships! Since the first championship in 1893, hundreds of thousands of people have followed the six-week battle. Now, young readers can learn about the Stanley Cup Finals' history, the famous teams and players, the spectacular goals, and the future of the sport from in their library. Informative sidebars add to the high impact photographs and easy-to-read text, bringing Sports' Greatest Championships to readers of all ages.
