Books with author Jason Glaser

This action-packed book takes an in-depth look at the position played by some of the tallest and strongest players in basketballfrom the games greatest scorer, Wilt Chamberlain, to current superstar Shaquille ONeal. Readers will learn all about the sports most exciting centers while viewing colorful photographs of them scoring with style. The skills and drills that are necessary to make it as a center in the NBA are comprehensively explained. Theres no doubt about it, this book is a slam dunk!

Minerals are amazing. Their beauty, variety, and many properties are fascinating to observe, especially under a microscope. Readers get a chance to see close-up photographs of many minerals as they learn what a mineral is and how it forms from various elements. They'll also learn why people need minerals for their bodies to function and how we can get them through the things we eat.

The Freak. This high school nickname has stayed with Tim Lincecum. It describes his pitching style: unusual to watch and incredibly frustrating to any opponent teams batter. This two-time Cy Young Award recipient pitched his San Francisco Giants all the way to the 2010 World Series title. Sports enthusiasts will learn the origin of Tims unique technique and follow his rise from a skinny high-school hurler to the ruler of the MLB mound.

Few places have felt the weight of colonization and slavery the way South Africa has. The ruling powers of Dutch and British settlers set in place a legal system designed to keep the races separated and unequal. Readers will come to understand these laws, known as apartheid, and the terrible effects they had. They will also learn how the echoes of apartheid still resound in both culture and politics in South Africa. Stark, compelling photographs and intriguing sidebars bring readers face to face with apartheid's harsh reality, while also revealing a nation trying to learn from its difficult past.