Books in The Greatest Records in Sports series

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and its popularity keeps growing. Throughout the history of the sport, there have been a number of athletes whove helped it become the phenomenon it is today by setting amazing records. Readers discover these athletes and the records they hold through engaging, informative text and vibrant photographs. Biographies of stars such as Abby Wambach and Pel show the impact both male and female players have had on the game of soccer. Stat boxes highlight the most famous records in the form of helpful charts, allowing readers to reinforce math skills.

How do we measure greatness in sports? Some players have great moments or seasons, while others break records over long careers. This series folds the concepts of statistics and measurement into the stories of basketball, football, baseball, racing, and other sports’ greatest heroes. Both players from centuries past and current stars get their chance to shine in these accessible books. Even the most unwilling readers will find something engrossing in this series, whether it’s the story of a great season, player, or team. • Nonfiction content about sports that meets students’ need for complex informational texts • Helps students meet writing standards by creating informative texts with source material on a highly engaging subject matter • Stat boxes throughout each title show the top five leaders for various records and provide math applications • Biographical sidebars bring a sense of the personal to balance out the emphasis on stats • Full-color photographs show these players in action

How do we measure greatness in sports? Some players have great moments or seasons, while others break records over long careers. This series folds the concepts of statistics and measurement into the stories of basketball, football, baseball, racing, and other sports’ greatest heroes. Both players from centuries past and current stars get their chance to shine in these accessible books. Even the most unwilling readers will find something engrossing in this series, whether it’s the story of a great season, player, or team. • Nonfiction content about sports that meets students’ need for complex informational texts • Helps students meet writing standards by creating informative texts with source material on a highly engaging subject matter • Stat boxes throughout each title show the top five leaders for various records and provide math applications • Biographical sidebars bring a sense of the personal to balance out the emphasis on stats • Full-color photographs show these players in action

This title introduces fans to the STEM concepts in the Super Bowl, exploring how science, technology, engineering, and math are all at play in this exciting event. The title features informative sidebars and infographics, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces fans to the STEM concepts in the World Series, exploring how science, technology, engineering, and math are all at play in this exciting event. The title features informative sidebars and infographics, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.