Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and Creative Education is known for its stellar sports publishing. That excitement is captured—and that tradition continued—in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating all 30 franchises of the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team’s origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments can be experienced like never before. This title provides an informative narration of the Los Angeles Clippers professional basketball team’s history from its 1970 founding as the Buffalo Braves to today, spotlighting memorable players and events.
The history of the National Football League’s Washington Redskins, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1932 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s San Francisco 49ers, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1946 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s St. Louis Rams, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1936 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s New York Jets, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1960 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s New Orleans Saints, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1967 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Minnesota Vikings, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1961 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1960 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1995 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Indianapolis Colts, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1953 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Houston Texans, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 2002 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Chicago Bears, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1919 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1960 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1996 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Philadelphia Eagles, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1924 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Seattle Seahawks, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1976 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Tennessee Titans, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1960 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s San Diego Chargers, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1960 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Detroit Lions, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1929 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Denver Broncos, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1960 to today.
The history of the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys, surveying the franchise’s biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1960 to today.
An early reader’s guide to KGB spies, introducing Russian espionage history, famous agents such as Oleg Penkovsky, techniques such as dead drops, and the dangers all spies face.
Wilf is convinced his parents want nothing to do with him. When he isn't in school, he is left to his own devices or shipped away to camp. But at fifteen, Wilf is adamant that he is too old for summer camp. When his parents ignore his protests and ship him off anyway, he knows how he will get their attention: He will escape from camp by canoe and spend the rest of his vacation alone in the woods, proving to his parents he deserves his independence. His plan begins to unravel when his cabin mate forces Wilf to take him along. Things go from bad to worse when a younger camper follows them and they all end up in a fight for their lives against the unforgiving river.
As much as life has irrevocably changed since the death of his father, much has stayed the same for Cam. He's always had a great deal of responsibility around the house, but the burden is heavier now in combination with the load of grief he's been carrying. After the man who was driving the truck that killed his father turns up at the end of the driveway, Cam feels pressure to keep his family safe as well. He starts to see the man everywhere: at his work, in stores, at his sister's school. Cam needs to know what the man wants from his family, and he starts following his father's killer in search of answers.
Strap on your helmet and hit the trails! Young bikers will love learning about the history of their favorite sport, as well as some of the basics for enjoying a safe and fun mountain biking adventure!
