"Six eighth graders outside Washington, DC, navigate through conflict and division focused on their school district's Native American mascot"--Provided by publisher.
Provides information about some of the weirdest hockey mascots, from a big duck with a special hockey mask that drops from the rafters to the ice, to a big, fluffy moose with huge antlers.
Provides information about some of the funniest football mascots, from a cowboy with a huge hat who roars onto the field on a four-wheeler, to a big, furry wolf who breaks into a rowdy dance at the Chiefs' stadium.
Provides information on some of the wackiest baseball mascots, from a fuzzy, green creature dancing at a Philadelphia Phillies game to a crazy chicken running around the San Diego Padres' field.
On opening night, a green dragon flies down to the Orlando Magic's court on a zip line. At the Phoenix Suns' arena, a goofy gorilla leaps off a trampoline and slams a big-time dunk. On the Chicago Bulls' court, a fuzzy red bull shoots T-shirts into the crowd. Basketball fans love to laugh and cheer at the shenanigans of these and many other colorful mascots. Have a blast learning about the zaniest basketball mascots!.
the controversy over Native American representations in sports
Billings, Andrew C
2018
The issue of Native American mascots in sports raises passions but also a raft of often-unasked questions. Which voices get a hearing in an argument? What meanings do we ascribe to mascots? Who do these Indians and warriors really represent? Andrew C. Billings and Jason Edward Black go beyond the media bluster to reassess the mascot controversy. Their multi-dimensional study delves into the textual, visual, and ritualistic and performative aspects of sports mascots.
Examines the issues that surround the controversial debate over schools in the United States using Native American images for mascots. Includes primary source documents.
Tells the history of the Oakland Raiders football team, including details of their uniforms, stadium, mascot, and notable players and record-setting performances, and instructs readers on how to write a biography of their own.
sports and the controversy over American Indian mascots
Spindel, Carol
2000
Explores both sides of the debate over the use of Native Americans as mascots for sports teams such as the Washington Redskins, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, and the University of Illinois's Fighting Illini.
In 1920, sixteen-year-old Hank finds his loyalties divided when he is assigned to care for the Giants' mascot, a wildcat named Bill Pennant, as well as keep an eye on Babe Ruth in Ruth's first season with the New York Yankees.
