Books in Sports Greats series

Giannis Antetokounmpo was born in Athens, Greece. The path to his professional basketball career has been markedly different than those of most other players in the NBA. This biography follows Antetokounmpo's career from his time playing for Filathlitikos in the Greek A2 Basketball League to his time playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. Statistics demonstrate how he's become one of basketball's greatest young players. Fact boxes supplement the main text, while colorful photographs help readers make textual connections.

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.

Six-time Major League Baseball All-Star Mike Trout is no stranger to the world of professional baseball. Today, he plays as a center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels. However, just like all professional athletes, Trout got his start playing as an amateur. This biography follows Trout throughout his career, focusing on how his abilities have led to his prominence as one of baseball's greatest young players. Statistics help readers understand why Trout is so great, and informative fact boxes provide readers with additional insight into Trout's rise to fame.

What receiver would you want to be going long for a pass in the end zone when the clock is running low and the team is behind? Jerry Rice? Randy Moss? Terrell Owens? The exciting narrative of this title introduces readers to the top NFL wide receivers of all time, including their roads to professional careers, from college championships to the NFL field. Plenty of full-page photos and exciting statistics add to this informative and entertaining read.

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.

There are not many things more exciting and entertaining than watching your favorite quarterback fire pass after pass as he leads his team down the field to score. The top NFL QBs in this book, including Joe Montana, Brett Favre, Tom Brady, and Peyton Manning, are known for their athletic power and crowd-stopping performances. Full-page photos of the players in action accompany each spread. Readers will learn the details of these players backgrounds and such details as teams, completion percentages, and touchdown passes. Easy-to-read language by veteran sports author David Aretha will keep readers turning the pages.

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.

Who should have the ball when the buzzer is about to go off: Stephen Curry? Air Jordan? LeBron James? The exciting narrative of this title introduces readers to the top NBA shooters of all time. Readers will lean about their roads to professional careers, from backyard hoops and college championships to the NBA court. Plenty of full-page photos and exciting statistics, including details for each players top NBA year, add to this informative and entertaining read.