Sporting championships

Take a look at some of the worlds most prestigious sports events, from an analytical examination of the sport and an outline of the rules to a graphic glimpse at the varied locations around the world where the competitions take place. Includes photographs, diagrams, charts, maps, sidebars, highlights and quizzes.

Each year, runners from around the world travel to Boston to compete in the most-recognized annual marathon in the world. The Boston Marathon is thought to be one of the world's greatest fitness challenges. This fact-packed title provides an analytical examination of the sport and an outline of the rules.

A brief overview of the history and development of Wimbledon, qualification requirements of the players, rules of the game, and the events most memorable players.

A brief overview of the history and development of the World Cup, qualification requirements, rules of the game, and soccer's most memorable players and moments.

Introduces the Stanley Cup in hockey, including its history, the rules of hockey, how the players of the championship are chosen, and notable past winners.

Take a look at some of the worlds most prestigious sports events, from an analytical examination of the sport and an outline of the rules to a graphic glimpse at the varied locations around the world where the competitions take place. Includes photographs, diagrams, charts, maps, sidebars, highlights and quizzes.

Offers a brief history of the World Series, describing how the sporting event has evolved, how baseball teams qualify to play in the Series, what the game's rules are, and who the most memorable players have been.

Offers a brief introduction to the history of the NBA, describing the rules, equipment, and greatest players and moments in basketball history.