sports

Presents information on careers in the fields of sports management and administration.

Presents information on careers in the field of sports marketing.

"Sports are a human universal: humans in all cultures play them, and they've done so for a long, long time. This title is for readers whose interest in sports and athleticism goes deeper than stats of their favorite players and the standings of their favorite teams. The articles collected here answer questions about the physical and psychological conditions that make elite athletes, they look at the effects of technology in sports, and they explore the ways sports interact with the larger culture"--Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to fishing. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional baseball-from prepping the diamond and welcoming fans to hawking hot dogs and broadcasting from the booth. This . . . will give baseball fans, young and old, a whole new perspective on America's favorite pastime"--Provided by publisher.

"What makes a good rivalry? Sometimes it's two teams going head-to-head. Sometimes it's two players trying to one up each other. Sometimes it's fans egging each other on. Baseball is full of rivalries just like these. From college clashes to major league matchups, read on to discover some of the sports' biggest rivalries"--Provided by publisher.

"Go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional football--from pregame tailgating and prepping the pigskins to halftime shows and postgame interviews. This . . . will give football fans off all ages a fresh new perspective on America's Game"--Provided by publisher.

"Go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional soccer-from prepping the pitch and cleaning cleats to player escorts and jersey swaps. This . . . give soccer fans, young and old, a brand-new perspective on major league soccer"--Provided by publisher.

"Madeline is on the ski team with her twin brother Parker (who goofs around and enjoys himself), and their friend Sarah, but Maddie cannot help comparing herself to Sarah, the fastest skier on the team. It is starting to make her angry and spoil her fun--until her father warns her that her attitude could cause problems and ruin her friendship"--Provided by publisher.

"Myra encourages her best friend, Gabi, to try out for the lacrosse team, and although she is not really good at sports, Gabi allows herself to be persuaded. . . . When she struggles in a game Myra gets mad at her, and blames her for the loss--and the two friends realize they have to work at being not just friends, but true teammates"--Provided by publisher.