Sports talk

Photographs and simple test introduce young readers to the basic techniques of basketball including jump shots, slam dunks, passing and stealing, and dribbling.

Describes the history of ultramarathons and highlights eight of the most exhausting modern-day races including The Torturous 26, The Ironman Triathlon, and The Nanisivik Midnight Sun Ultra.

Offers profiles of six well-known rivalries between teams in professional football, baseball, basketball, and hockey.

Profiles eight National Football League games in which the officials made controversial calls.

Profiles eight championship games in the National Football League, in which superior playing and plain luck resulted in wins for teams expected to lose.

Brief biographies of ten star football players noted for their massive size as well as their outstanding athletic skills.

Describes how six exceptional athletes challenged the greatest sports records, surpassing marks that had stood for years.

Photographs and simple text describe the various positions on a baseball diamond, baseball gear and equipment, and running the bases.

Photographs and simple text describe the positions and techniques of soccer including heading and passing the ball, the goalie's job, scoring a goal, dribbling and juggling, and what soccer players wear.

Discusses unusual and memorable athletic performances that have taken place in the history of the summer Olympics.