Gigliotti, Jim

Describes memorable races in NASCAR history, from the 1940s to the early twenty-first century, discussing such figures as Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt, Sr., as well as how racing has changed over the decades.

Describes the top drivers and vehicles of drag racing.

Briefly describes some of baseball's best contemporary pitchers, both right-handers and lefties.

Describes the seven teams that make up the Atlantic Division of the National Basketball Association, their histories, famous players, and statistics.

Provides statistics and historical information about the teams and players in the AFC North division of the NFL, including the Baltimore Ravens, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Introduces skydiving by discussing its history, training and safety requirements, and extreme aspects of the sport.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Jesse Owens, an African-American track and field athlete who broke Olympic records by winning four gold medals in the 1936 Summer Games in a Nazi-controlled Germany.

A brief history of each of the five baseball teams that make up the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League.

An introduction to famous football players, including Peyton Manning, Priest Holmes, Julius Peppers, and many others.

An introduction to smoke jumpers, discussing what they do on the job and the tools they use.