"In this book, Martin Gitlin has ranked the 100 greatest American athletes across all sports, from football and baseball to the decathlon and skateboarding. Taken into consideration are the athletes' achievements, mental toughness, versatility, athleticism, and overall impact on their sport. Each entry contains biographical sketches of the athletes, recaps of their greatest moments, and quotes from their peers, media members, and sport historians....

Relive some of the most memorable stories in Sports' Biggest Moments. The books in this series have compiled some of the most memorable tales and traditions from sports history and brought them to life with exciting detail. Informative sidebars offer even more stories. You can also find a glossary, additional resources, and more!

"From humble beginnings to one of the world's most popular sports leagues, the NBA has provided thrills to millions of fans since the 1940s. Inside the NBA tells the story of each NBA team, its origins, its successes and failures, and its all-star players and most popular coaches. This NBA series will get you up to speed on your favorite team with fascinating facts and stats, exciting photographs, and much more"--Back cover.

Millions of fans watch each March as more than 60 of the best college basketball teams face-off in the NCAA Tournament. Yet March has not always meant madness. More than a century ago, when many college basketball temas were just beginning, no NCAA Tournament existed. Some colleges even had to play against high school teams just to fill out their schedules. Much has changed over the years as college basketball has grown into the exciting and popular...

Traces the history of the San Francisco Giants, highlights significant games and players, and includes photographs, a time line, statistics, quotes, anecdotes, and a glossary.

"Who has won the Super Bowl? Who were the most valuable players? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts and information about each game. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography"--

"From humble beginnings to one of the world's most popular sports leagues, the NBA has provided thrills to millions of fans since the 1940s. Inside the NBA tells the story of each NBA team, its origins, its successes and failures, and its all-star players and most popular coaches. This NBA series will get you up to speed on your favorite team with fascinating facts and stats, exciting photographs, and much more"--Back cover.

Snap! Snap! You hear that? That's the sound of the orange and blue rolling up in the title, Florida Gators. Much like being tackled by a 300-lb. lineman, feel the jaws of the gator through colorful, fact-filled storytelling detailing the history, legacy, and prestige of the University of Florida's college football program. Discover the Pride of the Sunshine! (Name contested by several other Florida schools). Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

Fight the team across the field! The men of the scarlet and grey are here! Much like a 97-yard drive, Ohio State Buckeyes will continue to march unopposed down the field with colorful, fact-filled storytelling that details the history, legacy, and prestige of The Ohio State University college football program. It's so good, even Michigan fans would have to admit it. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is...

"The Roaring 20s and Prohibition was a defining era that shaped America--and the world. Readers will turn back the clock to history's turning points during that era and will take a closer look at the major challenges and hurdles the United States faced. Readers will review how this period influenced the American culture from the fashion to the policies to the entertainment. The series includes educational sidebars and backmatter that align with the...