Top 10 Worst Injuries in Football
Part of the Sports Greats series
Joe Theismann's gruesome broken leg in 1985 is likely the most memorable football injury in NFL history. But there are more, including brain trauma, broken arms, and torn ACLs. This engaging text is teeming with facts and photos of the ten worst injuries in football. Readers will get to know the details of these players' backgrounds and such details as positions, teams, and recovery periods. Easy-to-read language and full-page photos of the players in action fill the pages that highlight the careers of the players as well as specific details surrounding each injury.
Top 10 Teams in Basketball
Part of the Sports Greats series
The Golden State Warriors...the Chicago Bulls...the Miami Heat. Which is the best team in NBA history? Sports fans will debate this for all time. Readers will delight in all the details about the top ten teams chosen for this book. With specific statistics for each team's best year, as well as fun facts and full-page photographs, readers will learn about their favorite teams and what made them truly great.
Top 10 Moments in Basketball
Part of the Sports Greats series
Michael Jordan's deciding shot over Bryon Russell during the 1998 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz may well be the most perfect moment in the decorated career of the greatest basketball player. But that is just one of the featured stories in this title that covers many other memorable plays on the professional court. David Aretha takes readers on a journey through the moments that sports fans will never forget. Rounding out the text features are full-page photos and many statistics, including details for each player's top NBA year and their experiences on high school and college teams.
Top 10 Injuries in Basketball
Part of the Sports Greats series
A split head and stitches were not enough to deter LeBron James from returning to Game 4 of the 2015 NBA finals! And did Steve Nash really just pop his nose back into place?! This engaging text is teeming with facts and photos of the ten worst injuries in basketball. Readers will get to know these NBA players' backgrounds and such details as positions, teams, and recovery periods. Easy-to-read language and full-page color photos of the players in action fill the pages that highlight the careers of the players as well as specific details surrounding each injury.
Top 10 Dunkers in Basketball
Part of the Sports Greats series
There are not many things more exciting and entertaining than watching your favorite player charge toward the net, leap into the air, slam dunk, and score! The top NBA pros in this book, including Daryl Dawkins, Shawn Kemp, and Vince Carter, are known for their athletic power and crowd-stopping performances. Full-page photos of the players in action accompany each spread. Readers will learn the details of these NBA players' backgrounds and such details as positions, teams, and best slam dunk moments. Easy-to-read language by veteran sports author David Aretha will keep readers turning the pages.
Top 10 Towers of Power in Basketball
Part of the Sports Greats series
Standing as tall as 7'2", these legends of the basketball court dominated the floor during their careers. Ready for a backboard-shattering Shaq attack? Or how about a slam-dunk from power forward Kevin Garnett? Written by veteran sports author David Aretha, this book engages readers with facts and stories about the towering legends of the NBA. Plenty of full-page photos and stats, including details for each player's top NBA year and their experiences on high school and college teams, make this an exciting and entertaining read.
Top 10 Moments in Baseball
Part of the Sports Greats series
Fully illustrated with photos and using easy-to-understand language that is full of facts and stats, young readers will love reliving baseball's top ten moments again and again.
Top 10 Injuries in Baseball
Part of the Sports Greats series
This engaging text is teeming with facts and photos of the ten worst injuries in baseball. Readers will get to know the unfortunate players' backgrounds and such details as positions, teams, and recovery periods. Easy-to-read language and specific details surrounding the injury will encourage readers to play safely.
Top 10 Hitters in Baseball
Part of the Sports Greats series
This informative yet fun text highlights the top ten hitters in baseball and includes their career stats, nicknames, teams, positions, and achievements. Full-page photos of the players in action accompany each spread.
Top 10 Teams in Baseball
Part of the Sports Greats series
This text describes the top ten baseball teams in great detail. With specific statistics as well as fun facts and photos, young readers will learn about their favorite teams and what made them truly great.
Top 10 Quarterbacks in Football
Part of the Sports Greats series
There are not many things more exciting and entertaining than watching your favorite quarterback fire pass after pass as he leads his team down the field to score. The top NFL QBs in this book, including Joe Montana, Brett Favre, Tom Brady, and Peyton Manning, are known for their athletic power and crowd-stopping performances. Full-page photos of the players in action accompany each spread. Readers will learn the details of these players' backgrounds and such details as teams, completion percentages, and touchdown passes. Easy-to-read language by veteran sports author David Aretha will keep readers turning the pages.
Top 10 Bloopers in Baseball
Part of the Sports Greats series
Young readers will delight in learning about their favorite players' laugh-out-loud goofs. Full-page photos capture the bloopers, and easy prose includes fun facts and stats.
Top 10 Shooters and Scorers in Basketball
Part of the Sports Greats series
Who should have the ball when the buzzer is about to go off: Stephen Curry? Air Jordan? LeBron James? The exciting narrative of this title introduces readers to the top NBA shooters of all time. Readers will lean about their roads to professional careers, from backyard hoops and college championships to the NBA court. Plenty of full-page photos and exciting statistics, including details for each player's top NBA year, add to this informative and entertaining read.
Top 10 Games in Football
Part of the Sports Greats series
The 1962 Green Bay Packers...the 1999 St. Louis Rams...the 2007 New England Patriots. Which is the best team in NFL history? Sports fans will debate this for all time. Readers will delight in all the details about the top ten teams chosen for this book. With specific statistics for each team's best year, as well as fun facts and team dynamics, readers will learn about these talented teams and coaches, and what made them truly great.
Top 10 Teams in Football
Part of the Sports Greats series
The 1962 Green Bay Packers...the 1999 St. Louis Rams...the 2007 New England Patriots. Which is the best team in NFL history? Sports fans will debate this for all time. Readers will delight in all the details about the top ten teams chosen for this book. With specific statistics for each team's best year, as well as fun facts and team dynamics, readers will learn about these talented teams and coaches, and what made them truly great.
Top 10 Pitchers in Baseball
Part of the Sports Greats series
This high-interest, topical book is full of stats, photos, and fun facts about the top ten pitchers in baseball, including their backgrounds, nicknames, teams, positions, and years of note.
Top 10 Wide Receivers in Football
Part of the Sports Greats series
What receiver would you want to be going long for a pass in the end zone when the clock is running low and the team is behind? Jerry Rice? Randy Moss? Terrell Owens? The exciting narrative of this title introduces readers to the top NFL wide receivers of all time, including their roads to professional careers, from college championships to the NFL field. Plenty of full-page photos and exciting statistics add to this informative and entertaining read.
Top 10 Craziest Plays in Football
Part of the Sports Greats series
The Music City Miracle, the Flutie Fling, and the Immaculate Reception are just a few of the unbelievable plays that have taken place on the football field. Written by veteran sports author David Aretha, this book engages readers with facts and stories about some of the most unusual and exciting NFL and college football moments. Plenty of full-page photos and statistics make this an exciting and entertaining read.