A simple introduction to the Philadelphia Phillies major league baseball team, including its start in 1883, its World Series triumphs, and its stars throughout the years.
A colorful survey of carousels, including their seats and other features, descriptions of the ride experience, and a brief history. Famous carousels such as the Kit Carson County Carousel are spotlighted.
A colorful survey of water rides, including their boats or slides and other features, descriptions of the ride experience, and a brief history. Famous water rides such as Splash Mountain are spotlighted.
A colorful survey of roller coasters, including their tracks and other features, descriptions of the ride experience, and a brief history. Famous roller coasters such as the Cyclone are spotlighted.
An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Aaron Rodgers, a professional football star who quarterbacked the Green Bay Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV.
An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Albert Pujols, a professional baseball star who played first base and helped the St. Louis Cardinals win two World Series.
An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Adrian Peterson, a professional football star who became the all-time leading rusher for the Minnesota Vikings.
An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of LeBron James, a professional basketball star for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat who won two Most Valuable Player awards.
A basic introduction to the Boston Celtics professional basketball team, including its formation in 1946, great players such as Bill Russell, championships, and stars of today.
A basic introduction to the Sacramento Kings professional basketball team, including its formation as the Rochester Royals in 1945, greatest players, championship, and stars of today.
A basic introduction to the Chicago Bulls professional basketball team, including its formation in 1966, great players such as Michael Jordan, championships, and stars of today.
A basic introduction to the Washington Wizards professional basketball team, including its formation as the Chicago Packers in 1961, greatest players, championship, and stars of today.
A basic introduction to the Los Angeles Lakers professional basketball team, including its formation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1947, greatest players, championships, and stars of today.
A basic introduction to the Portland Trail Blazers professional basketball team, including its formation in 1970, great players such as Bill Walton, championship, and stars of today.
A basic introduction to the Golden State Warriors professional basketball team, including its formation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1946, greatest players, championships, and stars of today.
A basic introduction to the Atlanta Hawks professional basketball team, including its formation as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks in 1946, greatest players, championship, and stars of today.
A basic introduction to the Philadelphia 76ers professional basketball team, including its formation as the Syracuse Nationals in 1949, greatest players, championships, and stars of today.
A basic introduction to the Oklahoma City Thunder professional basketball team, including its formation as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1967, greatest players, championship, and stars of today.
A basic introduction to the San Antonio Spurs professional basketball team, including its formation as the Dallas Chaparrals in 1967, greatest players, championships, and stars of today.
A basic introduction to the New York Knicks professional basketball team, including its formation in 1946, great players such as Walt Frazier, championships, and stars of today.
A basic introduction to the Detroit Pistons professional basketball team, including its formation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1941, greatest players, championships, and stars of today.
A basic introduction to the Houston Rockets professional basketball team, including its formation in San Diego, California, in 1967, greatest players, championships, and stars of today.
A basic introduction to the Milwaukee Bucks professional basketball team, including its formation in 1968, great players such as Lew Alcindor, championship, and stars of today.
Gabby Douglas amazed people at the 2012 Summer Olympics, as she helped Team USA win a gold medal before making history as the first African-American to win a gold medal in the individual all-around event. Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and engaging text draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of this historic Olympic champion! Readers will learn about Douglas's family background, her early interest in gymnastics, and her move to Iowa at age 14 to train with famed coach Liang Chow, leading up to her gold-medal performance at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Background on the Olympic Games is also included. Features include a table of contents, a map, "Did You Know" fact boxes, a "Snapshot" page with vital information, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index.
Michael Phelps amazed people at the 2012 Summer Olympics, when he won his 22nd medal, becoming the most decorated Olympian ever. Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and engaging text draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of the greatest Olympian! Readers will learn about the swimming star's childhood and family background, his struggle with ADHD, his intense training with coach Bob Bowman, and his incredible drive to reach goals. Phelps's performances at the Summer Olympics, the World Championships, and the Pan Pacific Championships are covered, as well as background on the Olympic Games. Features include a table of contents, a map, "Did You Know" fact boxes, a "Snapshot" page with vital information, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index.
