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Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Esports competitions have become a world-wide phenomenon with millions of viewers and fans. Learn about the beginning of esports from arcade leaderboards to the creation of the internet. Aligned with curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content including information, media, and technology skills. Engaging content and hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes table of contents, glossary,...
Publisher
Triumph Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
Updated edition
Physical Desc
125 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"This 125-page collection features the brightest stars in sports, past and present. The editors of Sports Illustrated Kids profile the top stars in sports history, with thrilling sports photography and age-appropriate writing that Sports Illustrated Kids is famous for. This fully updated edition includes today's stars alongside sports' all-time greats--from Michael Jordan to LeBron James, Tom Brady to Patrick Mahomes, Mia Hamm to Megan Rapinoe, Babe...
Author
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
This encyclopedia highlights more than 40 Olympic sports. Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about the basics of each competition, its origin, how it has changed throughout the years, and the icons in each sport. In addition, this book provides information about the Paralympics. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each NFL team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
Author
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each NBA team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
Author
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each MLB team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"In 1947, Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American leagues. He endured terrible racism, both from fans and his fellow teammates. Despite this, he became a unifying force on and off the field, and went on to become a seven-time All Star. Illustrated with Cannaday Chapman's bold, stylized illustrations, this exceptional biography tells the story of an unsung hero who not only opened doors for those...
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Explores the confluence between sports, history, economics, and geography in Massachusetts. Informative text, athlete bios, vibrant pictures, and engaging infographics come together to provide a unique perspective of how sports and culture relate in this state.
Author
Publisher
Pree Room Editions
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Get to know the greatest players in the history of the Summer Olympics, from the legends of the past to today's biggest superstars. This book also includes a timeline, Summer Olympics facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index.
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2020
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illiustrations, photographs (black & white) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"This fully illustrated history tells the story of women's first "league of their own," the All-American Girl's Professional Baseball League (1943-1954), as told through the engaging voices of the people who knew it best: the players! Author Anika Orrock has collected a range of funny, charming, wince-worthy and heart-warming vignettes as told by the players themselves from their various experiences playing in the AAGBPL, from the very first tryouts...
Author
Publisher
Puffin Books
Pub. Date
1995
Physical Desc
xviii, 140 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Sue Macy presents an engrossing and deeply researched account of women's baseball in A Whole New Ball Game: The Story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
"Play ball!" yelled the umpires as the teams of the AAGPBL took the field in the tense, war-torn days of 1943. Like all professional baseball players, these athletes scrambled to their positions, tossed balls across diamonds, and filled the air with chatter. But there was...
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