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Books in Great Moments in Science series

  • Great Moments in Women's Sports

    Michael Teitelbaum, Michael Teitebaum, Lucia Raatma

    Library Binding (World Almanac Education, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Recounts high points in women's athletic competion, including Babe Zaharias's performance at the 1930 Olympics, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, and the final game in the 1999 Women's World Cup.
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  • Behind the Scenes at the Olympics

    Joanne Mattern, James Mattern

    Hardcover (Perfection Learning, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Find out how host cities are chosen; how politics, drug use, and terrorism affect the Games; and what the future holds.
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  • Masters

    Paul J. Deegan

    Library Binding (Creative Co, Oct. 1, 1992)
    Presents highlights from the professional golf tournament held each April in Augusta, Georgia.
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  • The Indianapolis 500

    Bruce Weber, Michael E. Goodman

    Library Binding (Creative Co, Sept. 1, 1989)
    Discusses the history, the cars, and the drivers of America's biggest racing event.
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  • The World Series

    William McGuire

    Library Binding (Creative Co, Sept. 1, 1989)
    A history of baseball's World Series, begun in 1903, which reminisces about players and game highlights.
  • Great Moments in Science

    Douglas Hustad, Rebecca Rowell

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2016)
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  • Great Moments in Media

    Angie Smibert, Lori Fromowitz

    Paperback (Riverstream Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    None
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  • Great Moments in Baseball

    Michael Burgan

    Library Binding
    The world of sports is filled with great moments--spectacular shots and captivating comebacks, remarkable records and super saves. Athletes have thrilled fans with feats of courage, stamina, and pure determination. These moments have touched the lives of the people who have witnessed them, becoming the stuff of legends, animated discussions, and even spirited arguments. Each title in the Great Moments in Sports series takes a look at ten specific accomplishments in a particular field. The chapters focus on the careers of athletes and their amazing contributions to their sport, focusing on the obstacles they faced, the ideas and goals that kept them motivated, and the people who influenced and inspired them along the way.