Books in Major Sports Championships series

A pitcher reads his catcher's signal ... slider, down, and away. He winds up and releases. Swing and a miss! Young baseball fans will enjoy reading all about the daring pitches, hits, and plays of the World Series. Readers can easily follow the leveled text as they learn more about the history, stars, and moments of the ultimate baseball championship.

The first Super Bowl kicked off on January 15, 1967. The National Football Leagues Green Bay Packers defeated the American Football Leagues Kansas City Chiefs 3510. Today, 32 teams battle through regular season in hopes of a chance at the Vince Lombardi Trophy. This title will take reluctant readers down the road to the championship and through the history of the league. Opening narratives make readers feel like they are at the big game. Fun facts offer bonus information about the championship. Team profile sidebars highlight the most successful teams in each sport.

Swish! Sweat beads on the basketball players' foreheads as they watch the ball drop through the net just as the buzzer sounds. The stakes are high. Two of college basketball's best teams are facing off in a thrilling Final Four game, and only one team will be crowned the NCAA basketball champion! Young readers will enjoy getting exciting facts about Final Four records, the event's history, and some of its most heart-stopping games.

The skater speeds to the net as the excited fans cheer. He positions himself for a slapshot. The puck glides past the goalkeeper. Score! The stakes are high in this Stanley Cup Finals game, as two of NHL's best teams fight for the win. Young readers will delight in learning fascinating facts about Stanley Cup records, the event's history, and some of its most heart-stopping games.

All eyes are on the star running back. He darts this way and that, finally leaping over another player to land in the end zone. Touchdown! The pressure is on in this Super Bowl game, as two of the NFL's best teams fight for the title. Young readers will delight in learning fascinating facts about Super Bowl records, the event's history, and some of its most heart-stopping games.

Bright lights shine on the court of Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals as LeBron James leads the Cavaliers against the Warriors. The game is neck-in-neck until, out of nowhere, James flies through the air to block a shot! The Cavaliers take home their first NBA Championship! In this book, readers will learn about the road to the finals and the championships beginnings amidst action-packed photos. Opening narratives make readers feel like they are at the big game. Fun facts offer bonus information about the championship. Team profile sidebars highlight the most successful teams in each sport.

The Tarheels are down by two against the Bulldogs with minutes left to go. After a series of strategic moves and a slam dunk, North Carolina becomes the 2017 NCAA Mens Basketball Champion for the sixth time! Its games like these that make the NCAA tournament and the Final Four round unforgettable. In this action-packed title, striving readers will learn about the rules and history of the tournament while taking in exciting facts and records. Opening narratives make readers feel like they are at the big game. Fun facts offer bonus information about the championship. Team profile sidebars highlight the most successful teams in each sport.

The World Series has decided the champion of Major League Baseball since 1903! 30 teams swing it out each year for a chance to take home the Commissioners Trophy and become the champion of Americas favorite pastime. Students will read about big hits, repeat champions, and much more in this exciting title. Opening narratives make readers feel like they are at the big game. Fun facts offer bonus information about the championship. Team profile sidebars highlight the most successful teams in each sport.

The Stanley Cup is a traveling trophy! It moves between the players of the winning team. The Cup has been on boats and planes, and has even been overseas to support the U.S. troops! The rules and history of the action-packed Stanley Cup Finals are explained in this engaging title. Opening narratives make readers feel like they are at the big game. Fun facts offer bonus information about the championship. Team profile sidebars highlight the most successful teams in each sport.

Every four years, the World Cup brings nations across the globe together in a competition to determine the worlds best in soccer! Cheering fans, bright colors, and the famous FIFA trophy help to make the World Cup one of the most popular sporting events in the world. Experience the makings of the World Cup, how teams reach the final championship, and fun facts about the event in this low-level title. Opening narratives make readers feel like they are at the big game. Fun facts offer bonus information about the championship. Team profile sidebars highlight the most successful teams in each sport.