This book is a biography of the legendary boxer, who began his career as Cassius Clay, discussing his prowess in the ring, his conversion to Islam and opposition to the Vietnam War, and his life after boxing.
Includes super photos, sensational stats, and fascinating profiles of nine of the hottest NBA stars, including Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Jason Kidd, and Dirk Nowitzki.
Contains over 250 lists that provide information about topics in the categories of history, social studies, the world and weather, science, words, pop culture, animals, food, sports, and miscellaneous.
Labeled photographs and detailed descriptions offer a comprehensive overview of the game of baseball, with information on equipment, rules, history, techniques, and other related topics. Includes a CD with game related clip-art.
"A look at the top one hundred NFL players in history as selected by a panel of experts, with brief overviews of each player's career and stats"--Provided by publisher.
Examines the life and accomplishments of Lou Gehrig, a baseball player known for completing a streak of 2,130 consecutive games, and who showed great courage after becoming ill with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Describes the careers and accomplishments of competitive figure skaters in the early twenty-first century, including world champion Yu-Na Kim and American skaters Alissa Czisny and Evan Lysacek, and also covers Japanese skaters, pairs, and ice dancers.
Describes, in simple text with photographs, how baseball became a popular sport in countries outside of the United States and turned into an international pastime.
