sports rivalries

"From clashes on college courts to big-time matchups in NBA and WNBA, basketball is an intense game. But what makes a great rivalry? Is it a showdown between two well-matched teams? Is it one player breaking another's record? From slam dunks to national championships, learn about some of basketball's most memorable rivalries"--Provided by publisher.

"The national soccer teams of England and Germany have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader"--Provided by publisher.

"The national soccer teams of Mexico and the United States have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader"--Provided by publisher.

"The national soccer teams of Algeria and Egypt have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader"--Provided by publisher.

"Set in a diverse neighborhood in Scarborough, Ontario, this book follows Michaela as she goes from a solitary runner to an athlete who contributes to the success of her cross-country team. Discouraged by an incident at her mostly-white summer camp, Michaela comes into her own as part of her racially diverse school track team. Focusing on themes of persistence, friendship and overcoming rivalries, this book illuminates traits of connection, empathy and forgiveness"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs look at the various wrestling rivalries from the World Wrestling Entertainment--such as Iron Sheik versus Sgt. Slaughter, Chyna versus Jeff Jarrett, and CM Punk versus John Cena--covering the classic era, the attitude era, and the modern era and includes information on the battle, betrayals, and breakups and makeups.

"Find out more about the top rivalries in the wrestling world from yesterday and today. ... features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources"--Amazon.com.

Examines the careers of both Joe Louis and Max Schmeling, their historic matches in 1936 and 1938 in the midst of Nazism, and the cultural and social divisions the two men came to represent.

A collection of memorable tales and traditions from some of the greatest rivalries in sports.

The Marx Brothers goof and bumble their way through a series of hilarious misadventures.