Contains alphabetically arranged entries that detail a history of baseball in the United States, and provides information on players, teams, plays, terminology, and more.
"This graphical biography tells the story of the most prominent leader of the American civil rights movement. . . From his childhood in Atlanta to his rise as an international icon of human rights and a fiery orator who refused to back down in the face of adversity, King's life story serves as an ongoing source of inspiration"--Provided by publisher.
Chronicles the life and career of Alexander Hamilton, who was raised by a single mother in the Caribbean, volunteered to be a soldier in the American Revolution, rose to become the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr.
"When Amelia Earhart became the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, she immediately became an American icon and a subject of endless fascination for generations to come. . . The story of the bold and daring aviator's life is presented in graphic novel format, with full-color illustrations and historically accurate details"--Provided by publisher.
A brief biography of Brazilian soccer player Pel?, and how he started out as a boy from a poor neighborhood to become a professional soccer player and a national hero in Brazil.
Presents the most interesting, monumental, and strange sports stories of the past year, including championship statistics in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf, and tennis.
"[A biography of Michael Collins.] As an astronaut he made two trips into space, including . . . [a] trip to the moon, and even conducted one of the first walk in space"--Jacket flap.
Presents the life of the legendary boxer who began his career as Cassius Clay, discussing his prowess in the ring, his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, and his life after boxing.
