professional sports

Explores the history of the National Basketball Association including the structure, players, teams, coaches, and more.

"Many professional athletes are famous around the world. But athletes make up just one part of the professional sports industry. Coaches, trainers, and other professionals also help make this a popular and successful industry. Work in the Professional Sports Industry explores different careers in the professional sports industry, including the training and educational requirements as well as the future outlook for each career"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores the history of the National Football League including the structure, players, teams, coaches, and more.

This title tells the story of Major League Baseball, from its beginnings more than a century ago to its status today as the home of America's pastime. Readers will learn about the league's greatest stars, coaches, and dynasties, as well as the most iconic ballparks and sport-rocking scandals. Features include infographics, a 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.

With powerful infographics and leveled text, explores some of the records in world soccer.

Presents a personality quiz that will tell you what kind of professional sports player you are like.

"Describes the pay gap between professional male and female athletes, including the history of the pay gap, reasons it still persists, and steps athletes are taking to reduce the gap"--Provided by publisher.

Las Vegas raids the endzone. Touchdown! Through narrative nonfiction, timelines, and fun facts, readers will engage with the history and superstars of the Las Vegas Raiders like never before.

"Describes the pay gap between professional male and female athletes, including the history of the pay gap, reasons it still persists, and steps athletes are taking to reduce the gap"--Provided by publisher.

This book recounts the highs and lows of ice hockey.