20 Fun Facts About Basketball
20 Fun Facts About Basketball

Author: Ryan Nagelhout

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1482439697

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Put the ball in the hoop and don’t let the other team score. It sounds simple, but there’s so much more to the game of basketball. This exciting book takes a look at the game in a quick and fun way that will have readers begging for more fun facts. From the highest scoring game and the greatest teams in NBA history to the greats of the women’s game, this book uses vibrant photographs to show the all-time best at the top of their game.

20 Fun Facts About Baseball
20 Fun Facts About Baseball

Author: Ryan Nagelhout

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1482439670

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Baseball is known as America’s pastime, and it has plenty of history to explore. Readers will love learning wacky facts about baseball and discover who holds some of its most elusive records, like the rare unassisted triple play! The longest game in Major League history and some of its most amazing seasons are also explored with exciting photographs and engaging graphics to help chronicle these feats. This fast-paced book delivers readers fact after fact—just like the hardest fastball pitchers pound the strike zone with ease.

20 Fun Facts About Soccer
20 Fun Facts About Soccer

Author: Ryan Nagelhout

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1482440083

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Soccer is called “the beautiful game” for a reason. It’s an amazing sport full of interesting players, teams, and records. This book takes readers onto the pitch with the greatest players ever to lace up their cleats. From the club teams of England to America’s Major League Soccer, there are great games and fascinating teams all over the world. This book covers every aspect of the game—from World Cup to FA Cup—with interesting facts and colorful photographs to reinforce the beauty of the world’s most popular sport.

20 Fun Facts About Football
20 Fun Facts About Football

Author: Ryan Nagelhout

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 148243976X

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The National Football League is America’s favorite sports league. Football is fast-paced and full of big hits and even bigger plays from its superstars. These players have set some impressive records over the years. From the amazing seasons running backs have had breaking the 2,000-yard rushing mark, or quarterbacks gunning for the single-season touchdown record, learning about the stats and facts that make up football’s history fun! Graphics and photographs show how the game’s rules, equipment, and even its field have changed over the years, letting readers dive into the huddle and explore football at their own pace.

20 Fun Facts About Auto Racing
20 Fun Facts About Auto Racing

Author: Ryan Nagelhout

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1482439719

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From the drivers on the track to the fans packing the grandstands, auto racing is a thrilling sport that gets everyone’s adrenaline pumping. This book dives into the amazing facts that make up auto racing’s greatest stories. Readers will love discovering the history of races like the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500, as well as why NASCAR fans call Richard Petty “The King.” Fun graphics show the different flags used in a NASCAR race and just how Americans managed to win an auto race driving from New York City to Paris in 1908!

20 Fun Facts About Hockey
20 Fun Facts About Hockey

Author: Ryan Nagelhout

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1482439808

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Hockey is a tough sport full of fascinating facts. From the fastest slap shot in National Hockey League history to the player with the most fights, readers will love exploring amazing seasons from individual athletes and some of the best teams of all time. They’ll learn why Wayne Gretzky is called “The Great One” and why today’s young talent is changing the game once again. This fast-paced book’s facts and figures show readers just why hockey is one of the coolest sports—and not just because it’s played on ice!

20 Fun Facts About the Supreme Court
20 Fun Facts About the Supreme Court

Author: Joan Stoltman

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2018-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1538219158

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Did you know that the Supreme Court only hears about 80 cases out of the thousands that petition every year to be heard? Many of the cases, decisions, and even judges throughout the history of this high court have been fascinating, and some even controversial. This book infuses fun and interest into this common social studies topic through cool factoids and vivid photography on every page. Carefully researched by a trained historian for maximum accuracy, even the most reluctant reader will find this supplement to the curriculum entertaining and engaging.

20 Fun Facts About Grassland Habitats
20 Fun Facts About Grassland Habitats

Author: Abby Badach Doyle

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2021-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1538264455

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If you think grasslands are just boring old grass, think again. This high-interest volume is packed with facts about these rich habitats that cover one-fourth of our planet. Readers will learn that grasslands actually need wildfires to stay healthy. Some places use skilled firefighters to start fires in grasslands on purpose. Amazing photographs take readers up close to the curious creatures that call grasslands home, from antelope in the North American prairie to zebras in the African savanna. Eye-catching maps inspire young explorers to see these amazing habitats for themselves.

20 Fun Facts About the White House
20 Fun Facts About the White House

Author: Ryan Nagelhout

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2013-08-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 143399206X

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Many US citizens know that the White House has been home to US presidents for over 200 years. But few people know that the President's Mansion has experienced two large fires, or that everything but the outer walls was removed and rebuilt in the 1950s. Readers are sure to enjoy exploring the White House like never before. At-level text is paired with helpful graphic organizers and amazing photographs of the White House throughout its history.

20 Fun Facts About Basketball
20 Fun Facts About Basketball

Author: Ryan Nagelhout

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1482440067

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Put the ball in the hoop and don’t let the other team score. It sounds simple, but there’s so much more to the game of basketball. This exciting book takes a look at the game in a quick and fun way that will have readers begging for more fun facts. From the highest scoring game and the greatest teams in NBA history to the greats of the women’s game, this book uses vibrant photographs to show the all-time best at the top of their game.