Incredible Sports Records

Usain Bolt sprints past the competition at the 2012 Olympic Games. As he crosses the finish line, the world's fastest human sets a new Olympic record! Bolt's accomplishment is one of many incredible athletic feats highlighted in this informative book about Olympic records.

Did you know that Peyton Manning has passed for more touchdowns than any other player in NFL history? His amazing record may help him go down in history as one of the NFLs greatest quarterbacks. This and many other feats are highlighted in this exciting title about football records. Readers will enjoy learning impressive stats about some of the sport's most well-known players and teams. Narrative opening pull readers in with a close look at a specific record. ""Fun Fact"" sidebars add bonus information of extremely high interest. Photo labels identify athletes to support the connection between text and photos. ""Record at a Glance"" sidebars offer statistics for each record represented.

Wayne Gretzky's skills on the ice are known by hockey fans all around the world. The NHL player scored 894 goals during his career! While Gretzky may be the most famous hockey player, many others have claimed records in this fast-paced sport. This thrilling book features incredible hockey records that are sure to impress and inspire fans of the sport!

Learn about the amazing feats and outstanding achievements of MLB stars both past and present. Diverse records from individual accomplishments to attendance records, winning streaks, and beyond are represented. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, colorful photographs, fact-filled callouts, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography |Index Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Glossary of key words Kids can't seem to get enough of sports records, and this series is chockfull of them. For example, after 82 minutes, 40 seconds, the longest NFL game in history finally ended with a field goal. Or that it took only 8 seconds for the fastest goal in history to be scored in an MLS game. Incredible Sports Records satisfies the appetites of the youngest sports fans with extreme and amazing feats that will be hard to top. Time-tested records from legendary athletes stand side-by-side with remarkable achievements of current stars. Vivid photos and interesting facts immerse young readers in the best--and the worst--of their favorite games. Each book includes a phonetic glossary to aid comprehension.

Learn about the amazing feats and outstanding achievements of NFL stars both past and present. Diverse records from individual accomplishments to attendance records, winning streaks, and beyond are represented. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, colorful photographs, fact-filled callouts, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography Index Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Glossary of key words Kids cannot seem to get enough of sports records and this series is chockfull of them. For example, after 82 minutes, 40 seconds, the longest NFL game in history finally ended with a field goal. Or that it took only 8 seconds for the fastest goal in history to be scored in an MLS game. Incredible Sports Records satisfies the appetites of the youngest sports fans with extreme and amazing feats that will be hard to top. Time-tested records from legendary athletes stand side-by-side with remarkable achievements of current stars. Vivid photos and interesting facts immerse young readers in the best--and the worst--of their favorite games. Each book includes a phonetic glossary to aid comprehension.

Learn about the amazing feats and outstanding achievements of NBA stars both past and present. Diverse records from individual accomplishments to attendance records, winning streaks, and beyond are represented. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, colorful photographs, fact-filled callouts, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Learn about the amazing feats and outstanding achievements of Olympic stars both past and present. Diverse records from individual accomplishments to medal counts, winning streaks, and beyond are represented. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, colorful photographs, fact-filled callouts, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.|Author/Illustrator biography|Index|Sources for further research|Suggested websites|Table of contents|Glossary of key words|Kids can't seem to get enough of sports records, and this series is chockfull of them. For example, after 82 minutes, 40 seconds, the longest NFL game in history finally ended with a field goal. Or that it took only 8 seconds for the fastest goal in history to be scored in an MLS game. Incredible Sports Records satisfies the appetites of the youngest sports fans with extreme and amazing feats that will be hard to top. Time-tested records from legendary athletes stand side-by-side with remarkable achievements of current stars. Vivid photos and interesting facts immerse young readers in the best--and the worst--of their favorite games. Each book includes a phonetic glossary to aid comprehension.

The World Cup is soccer's greatest event. And no country has been more successful at it than Brazil. The team has won a record five World Cup titles since the event started in 1930. From most goals scored to number of championships, the soccer records offered in this title are sure to impress!

Learn about the amazing feats and outstanding achievements of soccer stars both past and present. Diverse records from individual accomplishments to attendance records, winning streaks, and beyond are represented. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, colorful photographs, fact-filled callouts, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Kids can't seem to get enough of sports records, and this series is chockfull of them. For example, after 82 minutes, 40 seconds, the longest NFL game in history finally ended with a field goal. Or that it took only 8 seconds for the fastest goal in history to be scored in an MLS game. Incredible Sports Records satisfies the appetites of the youngest sports fans with extreme and amazing feats that will be hard to top. Time-tested records from legendary athletes stand side-by-side with remarkable achievements of current stars. Vivid photos and interesting facts immerse young readers in the best--and the worst--of their favorite games. Each book includes a phonetic glossary to aid comprehension.

Swish! Stephen Curry has just made a record-breaking 3-point shot. This moment cements his place as a basketball legend! Unbelievable basketball records are on display in this exciting title for young readers. The book explores favorite teams and players who dribbled their way into stardom by scoring points, making passes, and more!

Crack! The bat hits the baseball, and a new record has been set. Joe Dimaggio's record hitting streak--56 games in a row with a hit--has yet to be beat. It is one of the many baseball records highlighted in this fact-filled title that will excite and inspire fans of America's pastime!