Examines the history of the NBA finals, highlighting key rivalries, matches, and players. Includes color photographs, a glossary, an activity, and further resources.
"It's game day, and readers of Match Point are given a court-side view of the serves and volleys that make up a tennis match. Along the way, they'll learn all about the history of tennis dating all the way back to France in the 16th century! A special section in the back of the book is chock-full of even more facts about the game and its storied history and players. It is custom-made for the fan who loves all things tennis!"--.
Once, Valerie Simpson's tennis career skyrocketed; now, the headlines belong to a player from the wrong side of the tracks. But when Valerie is shot dead in cold blood and dropped outside the stadium at the U.S. Open, sports agent Myron Bolitar investigates the killing and uncovers a connection between the two players and a six-year-old murder at an exclusive mainline club.
the amazing true story of one boy's journey from refugee to chess champion
Adewumi, Tani
Presents an autobiography of young Nigerian-American chess player, Tani Adewumi. Adewumi discusses his early life in Nigeria, his move to the United States, and his family's struggles to find their way in their new home. Explores how chess has helped Adewumi and in turn helped his family find their place in New York.
The New Team Tournament has begun and if Seiryo wins, the team's dating ban will be lifted and Mitsuki and Towa could finally be a couple. But Towa has a dream that he misses a crucial shot and loses to Aya, putting additional stress on everyone and raising the stakes.
Aya and Towa have both professed their love to Mitsuki, who in turn relies on her mentor, Nanase, to guide her through her romantic woes. But then some troubling news reached Mitsuki which makes her forget everything else.
Mitsuki learns how Towa really feels about her, but he is prohibited from dating as long as he's on the basketball team. Worse, Mitsuki is not the only one vying for his attention.
