In car racing, more is better--more speed, more races, and more wins. In 2019, Brittany Force smashed Tony Schumacher's record for the fastest speed in a dragster. And Hendrick Motorsports has more NASCAR wins than any other team. In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, young readers can track these exciting moments and other record-breaking achievements in car racing. Fast-paced and fact-filled, this collection of record smashers will delight sports fans with thrilling car-racing feats.

In car racing, more is better--more speed, more races, and more wins. In 2019, Brittany Force smashed Tony Schumacher's record for the fastest speed in a dragster. And Hendrick Motorsports has more NASCAR wins than any other team. In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, young readers can track these exciting moments and other record-breaking achievements in car racing. Fast-paced and fact-filled, this collection of record smashers will delight sports fans with thrilling car-racing feats.

Do you know who invented basketball? Who won the first NBA championship? When did the WNBA start? Find the answers to these questions and more in this jam-packed title. Fascinating fact boxes and clearly written text chronicle the historic triumphs and challenges of a favorite American sport thats now played worldwide. From School Library Journal: Gr 4-6-These slim volumes are packed with information and incorporate graphics, color photos, and bold fonts to explain the rules, history, major teams and players, and skills of the sport. Ruling the Court focuses on championship play, including March Madness and the Paralympic Games. Women and girls share the limelight; a girls' basketball team huddled round their coach graces the cover of Full Court Press. Interspersed with photos are numerous info boxes. Some pages appear cluttered, but the busy layout can also be effective. The authors describe passing, shooting, and rebounding, as well as defensive skills, warming up, and good sportsmanship. VERDICT Though the organization and focus is loose and unfocused, fans will find plenty of interesting nuggets of information in these accessible books.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Do you know who invented baseball? Who won the first world series? Find the answers to these questions and more in this jam-packed book that chronicles the historic triumphs and challenges of the sport. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to cheerleading through simple, predictable text and related photos"

Outfielder Christian Yelich joined Little League when he was four and never stopped playing. From traveling teams when he was young to being drafted as a professional player, baseball was a priority for Yelich. He was named the National League's MVP in 2018. Read on to find out more about Yelich's amazing baseball career.

Outfielder Christian Yelich joined Little League when he was four and never stopped playing. From traveling teams when he was young to being drafted as a professional player, baseball was a priority for Yelich. He was named the National League's MVP in 2018. Read on to find out more about Yelich's amazing baseball career.

Every year, the NFL, EFL, NCAA, and CFL have bowl games to determine a champion. This exciting book explores historic moments in championship football and the top teams that have played in these amazing games. From School Library Journal: Gr 4–6—A surprising amount of topics are covered in this series about American-style football. Field touches on the basics of the game, with tips for readers looking to hone their football skills. Championships focuses on the history of the NCAA, NFL, CFL (Canadian Football League), and EFAF (European Federation of American Football) and their separate championships. Gridiron Greats and Touchdown illustrate the sport through its stars and history, respectively. Some oversimplifications gloss over the finer details (for instance, Field says penalties can be up to 15 yards but they can be more in the case of a pass interference call). VERDICT Not a blowout winner, but worthwhile if your football collection has a losing record. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

"Questions and answers give kids the fundamentals of camping, including what to pack and where to camp. Includes infographics to support visual learning and back matter to support research skills, plus a glossary and index"--

"Questions and answers give kids the fundamentals of canoeing, including gear and where to canoe. Includes infographics to support visual learning and back matter to support research skills, plus a glossary and index"--