Kortemeier,Todd

Provides a brief overview of the San Diego Padres baseball team with information on its history, statistics, successes, and players.

For some sports fans, there is no better way to experience a sport than to cheer in person or even try it themselves. There are many incredible sports venues to visit, from college stadiums to Olympic parks. Sports Venue Bucket List examines some amazing stadiums and the fan experience at each one.

A brief introduction to the Chicago Black Hawks hockey team, discussing key players, coaches, statistics and more.

"Easton is an 11-year-old hockey sensation, but he's struggled with the sudden success of fellow winger and best friend Shawn. Now, it's the last shift in triple-overtime at the state championship, and the team has one play to avoid a shootout. The coach's play has Easton taking the shot, but sometimes you have to think on your skates after the puck hits the ice. Will Easton go for his own glory, or will he swallow his pride and do what's best for his team, and his friend?"--Amazon.

Explores the life and career of professional soccer player Harry Kane.

In 1986, a test at a Soviet Union nuclear reactor plant went terribly wrong. A reactor exploded, releasing deadly radiation into the surrounding area. Chernobyl examines the scope of the disaster, its causes, and how people can keep a similar disaster from happening again.

"This title introduces basketball fans to the history of the Chicago Bulls NBA franchise. The title features . . . sidebars, . . . photos, a timeline, team facts, trivia, a glossary, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Fernando Tatis Jr.

A collection of twelve facts offering information on the country of Brazil's geography, climate, history, government, natural resources, education, heath care system, and culture. Includes color photographs, statistics, a glossary, and further resources.

This history of Pink Floyd highlights the band's career and cultural impact. Readers learn about Pink Floyd's beginnings as a British R&B band, their turn to psychedelic rock, and the creation of iconic albums. Engaging text, historic photographs, and sidebars bring the story to life. Features include a timeline, glossary, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.