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12 Athletes Who Changed the World

Paula Solien (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781645820024

From Jim Thorpe, the first Native American to win Olympic gold, to tennis trailblazer Billie Jean King, soccer superstar Pelé, and Chinese badminton champ Lin Dan, this book profiles 12 legendary athletes from around the world. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing photos, biographical details, and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. Additional mini-bios encourage further exploration

Best Super Bowl Finishes

Paul Bowker (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356611

Offers 12 of the best Super Bowl finishes in history. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book celebrates everything fans love about these memorable games and what makes them the best Super Bowl finishes.

The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Sports Technology

Janet Slingerland (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632357014

Takes a look at 12 of the biggest breakthroughs in sports technology. From the shot clock and derailleurs to in-helmet headsets, goal line technology and carbon fiber skiis and snowboards, the book features historic photos, engaging sidebars, and covers the impact of each breakthrough.

12 Immigrants Who Made American Sports Great

Janet Slingerland (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356925

Introduces readers to inspiring immigrants whose sports contributions made our country great. From Nigeria's Hakeem Olajuwon who made his 7 foot mark playing basketball for the Houston Rockets, to Panama's Mariano (Mo) Rivera who became baseball's greatest closer, to Czechoslovakia's Martina Navratilova who was one of the world's top tennis players, each profile is presented in a clear, historical context with an emphasis on their legacies.

12 Epic Races

Janet Slingerland (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356840

Presents 12 of the most epic race adventures around the globe. Readers will take an armchair tour of the Indianapolis 500 car race, the Yukon River Quest canoe/kayak race, the Dakar Rally motorcross race, and more.

12 Epic Climbing Adventures

Samantha S. Bell (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356819

Presents 12 of the most epic climbing adventures around the globe. Readers will take an armchair tour of Mt. Everest in Nepal, Rocklands in South Africa, Athabasca Glacier in Canada, Kilauea in Hawaii, USA, and more.

Best Super Bowl Records

Paul Bowker (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356635

Offers 12 of the best Super Bowl records in history. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book celebrates everything fans love about these Super Bowl records and why they're the best.

Biggest Super Bowl Plays

Paul Bowker (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356642

Offers 12 of the biggest Super Bowl plays in history. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book celebrates everything fans love about these Super Bowl plays and why they're the biggest.

Unsung Heroes of the Super Bowl

Paul Bowker (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356666

Offers 12 unsung heroes in Super Bowl history. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book celebrates everything fans love about these unsung heroes and why they didn't receive the attention they deserved.

Best Super Bowl Quarterbacks

Paul Bowker (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356628

Offers 12 of the best Super Bowl quarterbacks in history. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book celebrates everything fans love about these players and why they're the best Super Bowl quarterbacks.

Biggest Super Bowl Upsets

Paul Bowker (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356659

Offers 12 of the biggest Super Bowl upsets in history. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book celebrates everything fans love about these Super Bowl upsets and why they're the biggest

12 Reasons to Love the Atlanta Braves

Jonathan Kronstadt (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432593

Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Atlanta Braves. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.

12 Reasons to Love the Baltimore Orioles

Bo Smolka (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432609

Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Baltimore Orioles. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.

12 Reasons to Love the Boston Red Sox

Matt Tustison (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432616

Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Boston Red Sox. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.

12 Reasons to Love the Chicago Cubs

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432623

Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Chicago Cubs. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.

12 Reasons to Love the Detroit Tigers

David Aretha (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432630

Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Detroit Tigers. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.

12 Reasons to Love the Los Angeles Dodgers

Marty Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432654

Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Los Angeles Dodgers. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.

12 Reasons to Love the Los Angeles Angels

Doug Williams (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432647

Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Los Angeles Angels. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.

12 Reasons to Love the Pittsburgh Pirates

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432678

Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Pittsburgh Pirates. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.

12 Reasons to Love the New York Yankees

Doug Williams (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432661

Explores some of the reasons why fans love the New York Yankees. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.

12 Reasons to Love the San Francisco Giants

Doug Williams (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432685

Explores some of the reasons why fans love the San Francisco Giants. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.

12 Reasons to Love the St. Louis Cardinals

Marty Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432692

Explores some of the reasons why fans love the St. Louis Cardinals. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.

12 Reasons to Love the Washington Nationals

Bo Smolka (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432708

Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Washington Nationals. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.

Amazing NFL Stories: 12 Highlights from NFL History

Matt Scheff (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432432

Highlights 12 stories that helped shape the NFL as we know it today. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.

Fierce NFL Rivalries: 12 Super-Charged Matchups

Matt Scheff (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432449

Highlights 12 of the fiercest rivalries between NFL teams past and present. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.