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Books in Hall of Fame series

  • Soccer Legends

    Blaine Wiseman

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2017)
    This exciting new series introduces readers to the greatest players and most memorable moments in the history of professional sports. Each title details the most impressive statistics and inspiring stories of a featured major league sport. The exciting facts and stunning visuals of Hall of Fame are sure to inspire sports fans to gain a new appreciation for their favorite athletes.
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  • Basketball Legends

    Blaine Wiseman

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Nov. 29, 2017)
    Profiles some of the most successful basketball players, coaches, and officials in history, including Michael Jordan, Tamika Catchings, and Phil Jackson.
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  • Tennis Legends

    Erin Butler, Jared Siemens

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2017)
    This exciting new series introduces readers to the greatest players and most memorable moments in the history of professional sports. Each title details the most impressive statistics and inspiring stories of a featured major league sport. The exciting facts and stunning visuals of Hall of Fame are sure to inspire sports fans to gain a new appreciation for their favorite athletes.
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  • Football Legends

    Blaine Wiseman

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Oct. 15, 2017)
    This exciting new series introduces readers to the greatest players and most memorable moments in the history of professional sports. Each title details the most impressive statistics and inspiring stories of a featured major league sport. The exciting facts and stunning visuals of Hall of Fame are sure to inspire sports fans to gain a new appreciation for their favorite athletes.
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  • Basketball Legends

    Blaine Wiseman

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2017)
    This exciting new series introduces readers to the greatest players and most memorable moments in the history of professional sports. Each title details the most impressive statistics and inspiring stories of a featured major league sport. The exciting facts and stunning visuals of Hall of Fame are sure to inspire sports fans to gain a new appreciation for their favorite athletes.
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  • The Discovery of Fireworks and Gunpowder: The Asian Hall of Fame

    Phil Amara, Oliver Chin, Juan Calle

    Hardcover (Immedium, Nov. 6, 2018)
    Explore the first English children’s picture book on how fireworks and gunpowder were created! This action-packed adventure features amazing illustrations which make history come alive.This is the second adventure in our series on cool inventions created in Asia. The cute red panda Dao transports the kids Emma and Ethan back in time to learn how fantastic creations came to be! This exciting journey investigates fireworks and gunpowder.It is like Globe Trekker meeting Back to the Future! The trio begins their trip 2,000 years ago in China! Alchemists discovered the secret formula for explosive powder and ancient dynasties used it.... even in war. Witness the evolution from flamethrower and bomb to gun and missile. However, fireworks also spread across the globe! Zip through the centuries to see how scientific advancements made new colors and shapes. Now everyone can celebrate happy occasions with dazzling light shows in the sky.Adults and children will enjoy this sequel to The Discovery of Ramen like. This story vividly introduces interesting facts (even chemistry) with globe trotting. Readers will learn lessons never taught in school, plus see how these creations made possible modern pyrotechnics for festivals and holidays, from the Fourth of July to New Year’s. Discover more amazing inventions from The Asian Hall of Fame in the future!Teachers and librarians will appreciate how students eagerly absorb history, culture, and key words. Fans of comics and graphic novels will delight in the dynamic artwork, scenes so spectacular that you can see the sparkles and smell the smoke coming off the printed pages.“an immediate and enduringly popular addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections.”- Midwest Book Review
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  • Golf Legends

    Erin Butler, Jared Siemens

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2017)
    "The game of golf was first played in 1502 by King James IV in Scotland. Today, golf is a professional sport with competitions for large sums of money. From Jack Nicklaus to Jason Day, discover the game's greatest players and their achievements."--
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  • Football Legends

    Blaine Wiseman

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Profiles famous football players and coaches throughout the history of the game, including Jerry Rice, Jim Brown, Vince Lombardi, and Joe Montana.
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  • The Discovery of Ramen: The Asian Hall of Fame

    Phil Amara, Oliver Chin, Juan Calle

    Hardcover (Immedium, Nov. 14, 2017)
    Enjoy the first English children’s picture book on how Japan’s ramen noodles were created! Amazingly illustrated, this storybook features a glossary of Japanese terms.This is the first adventure in our series on cool inventions created in Asia. The cute red panda Dao makes history come alive by transporting the kids Emma and Ethan back in time. Together they learn how fantastic creations came to be and zip back to the future! This dynamic journey explores the invention of ramen.This quest is like Chef’s Table meets Back to the Future! The trio begins their trip in 1800’s Japan. They travel from the unpaved streets where pushcart vendors cooked to the growing capital of Tokyo. They witness the rise of instant ramen, Momofuku Ando’s Nissin cup of noodles, and now four star restaurants and celebrity chefs. Along the way, Dao and the kids visit ramen factories and museums and even zoom to outer space! Kids and educators will appreciate the story’s comprehensive scope and Japanese glossary.Since nearly every city has a ramen restaurant, adults and kids will enjoy learning how their favorite noodles are made! Readers will discover how chefs use different broths and ingredients to boost the special flavor of umami (the savory fifth taste) to make delicious noodle soups. Along the way, teachers and librarians will appreciate how students eagerly absorb Japanese food history, culinary culture, and key words. Fans of cooking shows and home cooks will delight in the dynamic artwork which render tasty dishes in mouthwatering color to the point where you can smell the aroma coming off the printed pages.“Perhaps no dish says more about our hunger for Asian food today than ramen. This delightful tale shares the story of how this iconic noodle journeyed from China to worldwide acclaim as both comfort food and instant grub, beloved by bellies of all ages. Thanks for spreading awareness of Asian culture through its delicious cuisine!” ― Danielle Chang, Founder of Luckyrice (www.luckyrice.com) and Creator of PBS TV series Lucky Chow
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  • Tennis Legends

    Erin Butler, Jared Siemens

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, July 30, 2017)
    This exciting new series introduces readers to the greatest players and most memorable moments in the history of professional sports. Each title details the most impressive statistics and inspiring stories of a featured major league sport. The exciting facts and stunning visuals of Hall of Fame are sure to inspire sports fans to gain a new appreciation for their favorite athletes.
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  • Golf Legends

    Erin Butler, Jared Siemens

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2017)
    This exciting new series introduces readers to the greatest players and most memorable moments in the history of professional sports. Each title details the most impressive statistics and inspiring stories of a featured major league sport. The exciting facts and stunning visuals of Hall of Fame are sure to inspire sports fans to gain a new appreciation for their favorite athletes.
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  • Soccer Legends

    Blaine Wiseman

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Profiles some of the most successful soccer players and coaches in history, including Carli Lloyd, Pelâe, and Lionel Messi.
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