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"Baseball boasts some of the . . . best athletes. Learn how the top outfielders carried their teams to victory. Then make your own list of the greatest outfielders in MLB history!"--Provided by publisher.

"There are many amazing soccer players--but who are the greatest of all time? Readers learn all about the sport, including its top stars and incredible statistics, presented in an engaging top-ten format. Now in Spanish!"--Provided by publisher.

"From Bart Starr to Tom Brady, read about some of football's greatest superstars. Quarterback is the most important position in sports, and these players mastered it. Explore the top 10, then make your own list"--Provided by publisher.

Presents biographical profiles on seventy-five top NFL players in football history.

Profiles ten of auto racing's greatest drivers from Nigel Mansell to Mario Andretti. Each profile lists the player's accomplishments and career statistical highlights. Includes color photographs, an activity, a glossary, and sources for further information.

Looks at the history of football, focusing on well-known "greats" within the game.

"Who is the GOAT, the greatest women's tennis player ever? This volume considers four great women's champions: Martina Navratilova, the Czech-born star whose style revolutionized the game; the Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, who bring both power and grace to women's tennis; and Maria Sharapova, born in Russia, whose beauty and sustained excellence have made her a worldwide icon. This book uses math and statistics to crown the champion"--Provided by publisher.

"Hockey has long been one of most prominent sports in North America. Since its rise in popularity in the twentieth century, many have asked: who is the greatest hockey player of all time? From National Hockey League legends like Wayne Gretzky to modern-day stars like Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, and Connor McDavid, many players have written their name into the record books. Whether by goals scored or championships won, each has made their case on the ice. In this [book] . . . the argument is made using math and statistical analysis to answer the age-old questions of greatness"--Amazon.

"To investigate the question of who is soccer's GOAT, fans can turn to facts and figures. The number of goals scored is an important statistic. But is it the only one that is important when evaluating a player's career? What about a player's longevity--how many games and minutes he played? What is their strike rate or goals per game? . . . How did the player perform when the stage was the biggest and the pressure was the highest? While the numbers might not reveal a clear cut winner, they may help fans reach their own conclusions about which soccer player has earned the title of the GOAT"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history of track, focusing on well-known "greats" within the sport.