Examines the history of football, looks at how rules, equipment, training, and strategy have evolved over the years, and introduces some of the innovators whose out-of-the-box thinking helped change the sport forever.
Presents a short survey of the history of the World Series and profiles the 1912 classic between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Giants, the 1960 series between Pittsburgh and the Yankees, and the infamous "Curse of the Bambino.".
A career biography of professional golfer Michelle Wie, discussing her youth and family in Hawaii, her early interest in golf, her decision to turn professional at the age of fifteen, and the challenges she has faced as a young woman in a traditionally male sport.
Describes the history of the Atlantic Division of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and profiles its teams--the Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors--covering their histories and highlighting important players.
Describes the history of the Southeast Division of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and profiles its teams--the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards--covering their histories and highlighting important players.
