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

Presents records of amazing Olympian athletes, including a short history of the Olympics. Who scored the most points ever in a basketball game? Which player threw a touchdown to himself? The books in our Amazing Sports Records series answer these questions and many, many more. This engaging, informative series satisfies young sports fans who can't get enough of the top records--the fastest, longest, highest, and many other bests--in their favorite...

Playmakers introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Derrick Rose: NBA's Youngest MVP summarizes Derrick Rose's life and career to date and draws attention to accomplishments beyond his athletic skill as well as career highlights thus far. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easy-to-read text, making Playmakers a hit for any reader in your library! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

When the game is on the line, teams turn to the best of the best. That's why they're called Playmakers. This series introduces today's finest athletes, from their early days starting the sport to theri triumphs at the highest level. With action packed descriptions of these Playmakers' rise to the top, these books are a must read for any sports fan.

Playmakers introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Aaron Rodgers: Super Bowl MVP summarizes Aaron Rodgers's life and career to date and draws attention to accomplishments beyond his athletic skill as well as career highlights thus far. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easy-to-read text, making Playmakers a hit for any reader in your library! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Told in two voices, seniors Jeff and Scott compete on the high school football field but remain friendly until a scholarship and a girl come between them.

Great Pitchers of the Negro Leagues covers the best arms in black baseball. Take the mound for vivid accounts of legendary players such as Satchel Paige, Rube Foster, Topsy Hartsel, Smokey Joe Williams, Chet Brewer, Bullet Joe Rogan, Jose Mendez, Dick Redding, Leon Day, and Hilton Smith, as well as the great teams they threw for such as the Union Giants, American Giants, Lincoln Giants, Dayton Marcos, Homestead Grays, Pittsburg Crawfords, and Kansas...

"Covers the history, rules, fundamentals, and significant personalities of the sport of women's swimming and diving."--Provided by publisher.