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The World Cup

Kurt Waldendorf (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895287

Experience soccer's biggest event, and learn more about some of the most memorable moments of one of the world's most exciting tournaments.

Soccer's Greatest Moments

Audrey Stewart (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895263

Experience some of the most exciting plays and biggest wins in soccer history. Learn about the games that defined the sport and the players who made the magic happen.

Women in Soccer

Audrey Stewart (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895270

Meet some of the best female athletes ever to put on a soccer uniform. Learn about their journey to the spotlight and find out more about what they did to make soccer a game for everyone. .

Soccer Legends

Kurt Waldendorf (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895232

Meet some of the biggest legends ever to play the game. Learn about their journey to the spotlight and find out more about what makes them legendary.

Soccer Stars of the World

Audrey Stewart (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895249

Meet some of the biggest stars on the soccer field today. Learn about their journey to the spotlight and find out more about what makes them the best in the game.

Soccer Skills and Drills

Audrey Stewart (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895256

Learn the basics of the beautiful game and read about drills to practice at home. Learn about what makes soccer unique, and how to be a team player.

Goalkeepers

Audrey Stewart (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895218

Meet some of the biggest goalkeepers on the soccer field today. Learn about their journey to the spotlight and find out more about what makes them the best in the net. Colorful photos, engaging sidebars, cool infographics, and fun facts and stats make the text come alive.

Soccer around the Globe

Kurt Waldendorf (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503895225

Take a trip around the world and learn more about how soccer has grown into a global phenomenon. Learn about big leagues, national teams, and some of the globe's top players.

University of Kansas

Josh Anderson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885516

A fun, fact-filled overview of the Kansas men's and women's basketball programs, including their origins, mascot, big rivals, famous players, and exciting moments in team history. Features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions for writing and reflection. team's top records and stats.

Jackie Robinson

Tony De Marco (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609542030

Best known for breaking the color line in baseball, Jackie Robinson was central in the integration of the sport. During his successful career in college athletics, in Major League Baseball, and in his business career, Jackie Robinson rose above the racism he faced to become an important figure in the American Civil Rights movement.

Inside the World Series

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806283

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the World Series through the eyes of some of the most famous players, managers, fans, and officials in baseball history. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Inside the World Cup

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806320

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the World Cup through the eyes of players, fans, and coaches. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Inside the Super Bowl

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806276

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the key people, exciting finishes, and upsets that have more than 100 million viewers tuning into the Super Bowl each year. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Inside the Daytona 500

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806313

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the thrilling finishes and unlikely stories behind the creation and growth of one of the most famous motorsports events in the world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Inside the NBA Finals

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806290

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the excitement and drama of playing for, coaching, and cheering on teams in basketball's exhilarating championship series. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Inside the Olympics

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806306

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the athletes, officials, and fans involved in putting on the sports event that brings together hundreds of countries around the world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Behind the Wheel of a Sportbike

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806245

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel of a speedy, nimble sportbike. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.

Behind the Wheel of a Stock Car

Beth Bence Reinke (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806269

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel of a stock car and experience what it's like to race inches apart from other high-speed vehicles. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.

Behind the Wheel of a Sports Car

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806214

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel and settle in for a long endurance race in a state-of-the-art sports car. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.

Behind the Wheel of an Indy Car

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806221

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel of a speedy, open-wheel Indy car. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.

Behind the Wheel of a Monster Truck

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806207

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel of a monster truck and experience what it is like to race, crush cars, and do tricks. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.

Behind the Wheel of a Chopper

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806191

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel of a chopper and experience the pride of riding a customized motorcycle. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.

Behind the Wheel of a Dirt Bike

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806252

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel of a dirt bike and experience the thrill of racing around hairpin turns and flying off of ramps. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.

Behind the Wheel of a Dragster

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806238

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers go behind the wheel and experience the breathtaking acceleration of a dragster. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, a glossary, and an introduction to the author.

Sacramento Kings

K. C. Kelley (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503838345

Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Sacramento Kings one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites, a look at the parts of a basketball court, a section on common uniforms for the team, a section of career records and stats, and an index.