Books with title Baseball's Greatest Records

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 Americas pastime! 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. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 38,387 points during his professional basketball career! Readers discover this and many other fascinating facts as they explore the history of basketball and its most impressive records. From points to blocks, the fundamentals of the sport are explained in a creative way—through the players who were the best at each aspect of the game. Engaging photographs accompany informative text about both men’s and women’s basketball, and stat boxes help readers learn to use charts to compare information. Biographies of the game’s most famous players are also included.

From running backs and quarterbacks to defensive players and special teams performers, football players each have their own records to chase. Readers discover the history behind these records, while learning the fundamentals of football in the process. Biographies of famous football players of the past and present—including greats like Emmitt Smith and Brett Favre—are included, along with vibrant photographs of these stars in action. Stat boxes reinforce the math concepts put into practice when comparing players and teams throughout the history of the sport.

Auto racing is known around the world for its high speeds and long races. Readers discover the drivers who’ve gone the fastest and won the most races as they learn about this sport’s most famous records. They’re introduced to different styles of auto racing, including open-wheel racing and stock car racing, with colorful photographs of cars and drivers. Stat boxes allow readers to compare information about the best drivers of the past and present using math skills. The best drivers are also discussed in informative sidebar biographies.

Auto racing is known around the world for its high speeds and long races. Readers discover the drivers who’ve gone the fastest and won the most races as they learn about this sport’s most famous records. They’re introduced to different styles of auto racing, including open-wheel racing and stock car racing, with colorful photographs of cars and drivers. Stat boxes allow readers to compare information about the best drivers of the past and present using math skills. The best drivers are also discussed in informative sidebar biographies.

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 who’ve 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 Pelé 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.