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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Filming a sprint car race on the local track, Dylan Clarke captures racer Carlee Martin’s fiery accident. The more Dylan replays the video, the more he believes that there’s something suspicious about the crash. As he investigates, Dylan discovers that some of Carlee’s fellow racers might have wanted to hurt her. And, now, they’re after him too.
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.
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.
Highlights 12 unexpected upsets that have shocked fans of the NFL. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 NFL games so exciting they will never be forgotten. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 aspects of the Super Bowl that make it a must-watch event each year. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 amazing NFL records that might never be broken. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 reasons why the NFL is so popular today. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
