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"The sports world is full of epic comebacks, upsets, chokes, and clutch performances. The most memorable buzzer-beating baskets, double-digit comebacks, and unexpected meltdowns are all here alongside vivid photos and lively writing from award-winning sports author Matt Doeden. From racing legend Man o' War's only career loss in 1919 to the 2017 Super Bowl's incredible finish, sports fans will have plenty to digest. Doeden also writes about the science...
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"Doeden takes readers on a journey from the disorganized games of the early years to the most recent playoffs to determine the best college team in the nation. Along the way, discover some of the most incredible moments, games, blunders, and statistics in the history of college football championships"--Amazon.com.
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"This book explores controversies in sports, including black boxer Jack Johnson, Jessie Owens in the 1936 Olympics, Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, Muhammad Ali's refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, #MeToo and the US gymnastics team, and much more"--
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"Do you have what it takes to compete against the world's most elite athletes? Be ready to put in the time, sweat, and tears that it takes. Choose which path to take on your journey to athletic excellence. Some choices lead to the big leagues, while others introduce other opportunities, or even a fall from grace"--Provided by publisher.
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"From clashes on college courts to big-time matchups in NBA and WNBA, basketball is an intense game. But what makes a great rivalry? Is it a showdown between two well-matched teams? Is it one player breaking another's record? From slam dunks to national championships, learn about some of basketball's most memorable rivalries"--
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"Competition can be fierce on the football field. From NFL matchups to college clashes, teams and players give their all, and passionate fans support them every step of the way. Learn the history behind some of football's biggest rivalries and decide who comes out on top"--
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The World Cup, international soccer's championship tournament, rules the global sports stage. Award-winning author Matt Doeden explores the history of international soccer and covers the World Cup's greatest moments, from the most shocking goals to bigges.
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! The National Football League (NFL) is the most popular sports league in the United States, and the Super Bowl is its grandest stage. The incredible runs, the gutsy defensive stands, and the game-winning touchdown throws are all here. Award-winning sports author Matt Doeden explores the history of the Super Bowl and covers the championship...
11) All about hockey
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"Explains the game of hockey, including the game's goals, positions, basic rules, and other points of interest"--
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In 1975 two legends of boxing met in the ring for the third and final time. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier had already clashed in two previous bouts, with each claiming a victory. But in this final titanic match in Manila, The Philippines, the two men would battle for 14 grueling rounds to become the Heavyweight Champion of the world. The fighters gave everything they had to defeat one another. In the end, Ali was declared the winner, but both were...
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Sports fans will cheer for these exciting titles, which capture some of the most thrilling moments in college and professional sports. From buzzer-beater basketball shots and amazing trick football plays to soccer's World Cup goals and baseball's World Series home runs, these titles are packed with action stories. Readers will also meet each sport's superstars and record holders-and revel in all the fascinating facts every fan wants to know.
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