Books in Great Sports Debates series

Readers will learn about some of the most meaningful and fun debates in the world of basketball. This title features players from Larry Bird to Magic Johnson. The title also features a lightning round of further questions to debate, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Readers will learn about some of the most meaningful and fun debates in the world of hockey such as should fighting be allowed, and comparing Wayne Gretzky to modern day greats like Sidney Crosby and many more. This title also features a lightning round of further questions to debate, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Readers will learn about some of the most meaningful and fun debates in the world of baseball such as ditching the Ump and who belongs in the Hall of Fame. This title also features a lightning round of further questions to debate, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Readers will learn about some of the most meaningful and fun debates in the world of soccer such as, Messi or Ronaldo? And should video review be added to the sport? This title also features a lightning round of further questions to debate, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Artistic gymnastics is a demonstration on strength, athletics, and grace. Gymnastics has athletes and moments that leave the world in awe. Nadia Comaneci was 14 years old when she was the first person to get a perfect score at the Olympics. Kohei Uchimura showed why he’s the best in the world when he won the all-around title five years in a row. Gabby Douglas crushed her competition to become the first black gymnast to claim gold in the all-around event. Gymnastics: Great Moments, Records, and Facts show the people and events that make the sport great! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Sports legends and stories are made on the court. The 1995–96 Chicago Bulls showed their dominance by winning an impressive 72 games in one season. Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game. Bill Russell won 11 titles for the Boston Celtics. Basketball: Great Moments, Records, and Facts show the people and events that make the sport great! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

The gridiron produces a never-ending supply of exciting moments and unbelievable achievements. Jerry Rice holds many wide receiver records. Emmitt Smith rushed his way into the record books. To send the 49ers to the Super Bowl, Joe Montana throws a pass so famous it is known ubiquitously as “The Catch.” Football: Great Moments, Records, and Facts show the people and events that make the sport great! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

There are legends and moments that happened on the pitch that helped make Soccer the world’s most popular sport. Pelé proving he’s the best of all time by getting the record for career goals and winning three world cups, Lionel Messi winning “player of the year” four times in a row, and Cameroon putting Africa on the soccer map during their World Cup run in 1990. Soccer: Great Moments, Records, and Facts show the people and events that make the sport great! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Many legends have laced up skates and now define the sport. Wayne Gretzky’s name is all over the record books making it easy for him to be called “The Great One.” Glenn Hall, “Mr. Goalie” holds an impressive iron man streak, all without wearing a goalie mask. There is, of course, the most talked about moment in all of hockey the “Miracle on Ice.” Hockey: Great Moments, Records, and Facts show the people and events that make the sport great! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

These are the records and moments that will be remembered forever. Cal Ripken Jr.’s iron man streak, Joe Dimaggio’s hitting streak, both the Minnesota Twins and the Atlanta Braves going worst to first in one year to play each other in the 1991 World Series. Baseball: Great Moments, Records, and Facts show the people and events that make the sport great! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Few issues are more hotly contestedboth here and abroadthan the role of the United States armed forces. Do we fight for freedom? Are we the world police? What makes a problem half a world away a matter of national security? Our Military explores the shifting role of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines through more than two centuries of conflict, stopping at key moments along the way to check in on the Great Debates that have altered the course of world history. Young readers will discover that disagreements over the size, strength, purpose, and cost of our armed forces are nothing new. They have sparked controversy since the Revolutionary War. Our Military engages young readers and provides them with the context and history needed to join the debate on these issues... and ultimately issues the challenge to Find Your Voice. Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening. Text contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history.