People have been racing anything and everything for thousands of years. This fun, informative book focuses on some of the most interesting, from lawnmower racing to frozen marathons.
Enter the world of the weirdest sports records! From the largest dodgeball game to the fastest round of golf, this book has it all.
Animal sports can be found all around the world. But this fun,informative book takes you beyond horse- and dog-racing to the weird world of turkey bowling and ostrich racing.
A very simple introduction to the sport of tennis and how it is played.
Where do ghosts go swimming? Why is tennis such a noisy game? How do robins get in shape? Just how many sports jokes can you get into one book? You'll soon discover the answers to all these questions! This book will keep your fellow fans giggling throughout the game!
Discover how math applies to the game of soccer, from the length of the field to the calculation of players' stats.
Muhammad Ali is one of America's most well-known athletes. From the time he was a young boy, Ali has been devoted to fighting racism in and out of the boxing ring. Later in his life, Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, but despite his illness he has not ceased to stand up for what he believes.
Herbie Bear is scared to go underwater, but an imaginary adventure gives him the courage he needs.
A very simple introduction to the life and accomplishments of legendary baseball great Jackie Robinson.
A very simple introduction to the sport of ice skating along with descriptions of some of the basic skills and equipment.
Discover how math applies to the game of hockey, from the length of the rink to the calculation of players' stats.
A very simple introduction to the sport of gymnastics along with descriptions of some of the basic skills and equipment.
Explains how leather and other materials are used in football production; discusses how materials are put together to make footballs in a factory; and how footballs become available to consumers.
Takes readers through 'The Rock's' journey from professional wrestling superstar to popular actor; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.
Discover how math applies to the game of basketball, from the length of the court to the calculation of players' stats.
A very simple introduction to the sport of baseball and how it is played.
Discover how math applies to the game of baseball, from the distance between the bases to the calculation of players' stats.
Presents records of amazing players, teams, and games in the sport of baseball, including a short history of the game.
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.
Presents records of amazing players, teams, and games in the sport of basketball, including a short history of the game.
Presents records of amazing drivers and races in auto racing, including a short history of the sport.
Describes the origins and basic statistics of the four teams--the Baltimore Ravens, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers--which make up the National Football League's AFC North grouping.
Most people take it for granted: riding a bike. In the late 1800s, the bicycle first came to the United States from Europe. This new "steel horse" was wildly popular. But for women, who either worked in factories or stayed at home, the bicycle liberated them like nothing ever has. One two-wheeled invention changed fashion, opened doors, and led to a movement in women's rights still felt today.
From the moment Simon Whitfield burst onto the world stage at the 2000 Sydney Summer Games as triathlon's first Olympic champion, his winning personality and stellar athletic abilities have inspired young people around the globe. In Simon Says Gold, Simon describes his personal journey to Olympic glory as he recounts not only that glorious day in Sydney, but also the anguish of failing to repeat as Olympic champion in Athens in 2004, and his dramatic comeback at the 2008 Beijing Games, when his exhilarating race to a silver medal enthralled millions of fans around the world. Simon's stories of the highs and lows of his running career will captivate readers young and old, but his real message that the simple pursuit of excellence is its own reward will also inspire and motivate. Not everyone can be an Olympian. Simon Whitfield believes that true greatness is in performing to the best of one's ability. The reward is in the effort, not the outcome.
