records

Looks at records achieved in basketball.

"How did pro basketball biggest stars become the greatest players of all time? By playing the game in ways no one had ever done before! Discover the magic that propelled players like Julius 'Dr. J" Irving, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Maya Moore, and others to superstardom"--Provided by publisher.

"There was a time when running the mile in four minutes was believed to be beyond the limits of human foot speed. In 1952, after suffering defeat at the Helsinki Olympics, three world-class runners each set out to break this barrier: Roger Bannister was a young English medical student who epitomized the ideal of the amateur; John Landy the privileged son of a genteel Australian family; and Wes Santee the swaggering American, a Kansas farm boy and natural athlete.Spanning three continents and defying the odds, these athletes' collective quest captivated the world. Neal Bascomb's bestselling adult account adapted for young readers delivers a breathtaking story of unlikely heroes and leaves us with a lasting portrait of the twilight years of the golden age of sport"--Provided by publisher.

"This title takes a look at some of the greatest moments in football history! It highlights the origin of the sport, the miracles that have happened on the field throughout the decades, and the impact they left on the game"--Publisher's website.

"This title takes a look at some of the greatest moments in soccer history! It highlights the origin of the sport, the miracles that have happened on the field throughout the decades, and the impact they left on the game"--Publisher's website.

"This title takes a look at some of the greatest moments in baseball history! It highlights the origin of the sport, the miracles that have happened on the field throughout the decades, and the impact they left on the game"--Publisher's website.

Looks at records achieved in football.

Briefly describes basketball history and highlights important moments in the game's history in which games were won by players' last-second shots. Includes photographs, a glossary, and online resources.

"Engaging images accompany information about basketball records. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores many of basketball's greatest records. Includes fun facts and an "Impossible to Break?" special feature"--Publisher.