Torres, John Albert

Discusses basketball skills, with techniques for shooting, dribbling, free throws, and rebounding, and provides instructions for games, drills, and tricks from the pros.

"The Maya Empire became a thriving civilization between the third century and the seventh century CE, but by 900 CE war, drought, and disease wiped out most of its cities and the Mayan people were greatly reduced. Unfortunately, the greatest threat to their existence was yet to come, when the Guatemalan genocide would decimate those who remained in the1970s and '80s. The facts of the Mayans' story will be intertwined with profiles of individuals and in-depth looks at related topics. Readers will learn how to help those faced with genocide and understand a history that could otherwise repeat itself."--Provided by publisher.

"This guide will help teens navigate all the difficult moments [in gym], like being picked last for a team or fielding snarky comments about lack of coordination or skills"--Amazon.com.

A look at the life and career of soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo.

Offers readers news stories that sound stranger than fiction, from a dog on trial for murder to a torrent of frogs raining from the sky.

Read about president Barack Obama's actions to defeat the terror organizations that threaten America's safety.

"Describes the life and many goals of soccer player Lionel Messi"--Provided by publisher.

"When the father of Linda Brown, an African American, sued to let his child go to a white school closer to home, history was made. When the court decided that separate was inherently unequal, the world changed for many students across America. Readers will learn what led up to the case, how the case made it to the Supreme Court, and how this case changed everything when it came to race equality in the United States. Also included are questions to consider, primary source documents, and a chronology of the case"--Amazon.com.

Looks at the upbringing, influences, motives, and psychological conditions of several people who have gone on killing sprees, including Al Capone, Richard Speck, and others.

"In this biography of Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z, read everything about him from his rough childhood in Brooklyn to his rise to fame as a rapper and entrepreneur"--Provided by publisher.