Books with author C Hayhurst

Though sports are played for recreation and diversion, they are also highly structured, each having its own intricate rules and different skills required to succeed. This series provides an in-depth look at field hockey, lacrosse, water polo, wrestling, surfing, and paintball. Readers will learn the origins of each sport, the equipment needed, and how to get involved. Techniques and strategies are presented in an interesting, informative, fun, and useful way, with diagrams and photographs to illustrate key points. • Nonfiction content about sports that meets students’ needs for complex informational texts • Helps students meet writing standards by creating informative texts with source material on a highly engaging subject matter • Rules and strategies are presented in an easy-to-comprehend and highly engaging format • Each book features a detailed history of the game profiled • Training and conditioning tips offer would-be athletes a leg up

Sitting Bull first went to battle at the age of 14. He grew to be widely respected for his bravery and insight, and became chief of the Lakota nation in his thirties. By the time he met General Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, his courage was legendary. Though he soundly defeated Custer, public outrage at the defeat brought thousands of cavalrymen to the area, where it took four more years before the brave chief would surrender. He was forced onto a reservation where he was later killed when police attempted to arrest him.

If you had asked Bill Russell about playing in the NBA when he was a child, he might well have responded that it would not be possible for him to play because of his race. Now, after years of professional competition, he has more championship rings than he can wear simultaneously. Bill Russell is the only player to have single-handedly changed the sport of basketball forever, and this is his story.