Aaseng, Nathan

Text and photographs recount the stories of athletes who have exhibited remarkable bravery, generosity, or caring on or off the playing field.

Discusses the Super Bowl winners of the 1980s--the Redskins, the Raiders, the Bears, the Giants, and the 49ers--analyzing how these teams got to the top.

The reader is invited to make a decision in a crucial moment in ten World Series games, based upon analysis of pertinent facts. The actual decisions and their outcome are then supplied.

Examines the history of six long-standing college football rivalries including Yale vs. Harvard, Army vs. Navy, and Michigan vs. Ohio State.

Profiles of eight hockey stars known for their high scoring: Mike Bossy, Guy Lafleur, Marcel Dionne, Peter Stastny, Bryan Trottier, Gilbert Perreault, Dino Ciccarelli, and Wayne Gretzky.

Describes ten animals which are specially adapted for stalking, chasing, killing, and eating other animals, including the tiger, ocelot, polar bear, and raccoon.

Presents ten animals that possess unusual skills or physical features: elephant, giant anteater, arctic tern, emerald tree boa, giraffe, two-toed sloth, walrus, spider monkey, beaver, and koala.

Discusses the life and career of the San Antonio Spurs team member whose background includes playing basketball for the United States Naval Academy and the American Olympic team.

Describes the characteristics of several horned animals and explains the ways in which they use their headgear in courtship and battle.