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Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"ESPN personality (Get Up and #Greeny) and New York Times bestselling author Mike Greenberg partners with mega-producer Hembo to settle once and for all which legends flat-out own which numbers. In short essays certain to provoke debate between and amongst all generations, Greeny uses his lifetime of sports knowledge to spin yarns of the legends among the legends and tell you why some have claimed their spot in the top 100 of all time." -- Amazon.com....
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Everything has its weird side-- even sports! Add wacky stats, facts, and stories to your arsenal of spots trivia with this new addition to the very popular Weird but True series! With the Olympics on the way, discover tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of sports!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
This title explores the quirks and oddities of some of the biggest names and lesser-known figures in the world of sports, from the player who ate chicken before every game to the coach who chewed on towels on the sidelines. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Readers learn exciting and little-known facts about athletes and sports from around the world. Sports fans will love this book of trivia as they discover what the highest-scoring football team in history was, what the fastest-moving ball in sports is, when the first modern Olympic Games took place, and many other intriguing facts. Dazzling photographs of numerous sports heroes in action make this volume an exciting and engaging read.
14) Offbeat sports
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Learn more about the newest and oddest sports played around the world. From Quidditch to Bossaball, each chapter explores the rules and idiosyncrasies of some of the world's most offbeat sports.
Author
Language
English
Description
Quidditch through the Ages is a comprehensive guide to Quidditch and the ultimate resource for anyone interested in the magical world and its most popular sport. Written by Kennillworthy Whisp (aka J.K. Rowling), it is charmingly reproduced as if it were a facsimile of the very copy from the library of the Hogwarts School of Witchraft and Wizardry. This book examines the evolution of quidditch as well as the finer points of modern play as popularized...
17) Spanning the world: the crazy universe of big-time sports, all-star egos, and hall of fame bloopers
Author
Pub. Date
[2005]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Go Spanning the World with Len Berman in this wildly entertaining, insightful, and often hilarious book that takes sports fans behind the scenes and inside locker rooms.
One of the most popular television sports personalities-known for his "Spanning the World" segments on NBC's Today show-Len Berman delivers his unique view of the world of sports, from the bizarre to the historic, all with his characteristic wit.
Over the years sports and sports...
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
“Crazyball” is a look at the wild, unusual, unimaginable, funny, and downright strange occurrences in sports. Barry Wilner and Ken Rappoport take us from the worst teams in history to sports' craziest superstitions, wackiest pranks, and ultimate blown calls. This book is filled with moments that will make you laugh, shake your head in wonderment, lose your breath, or simply ask: "Really?!"
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Sports are unpredictable. They're wacky. They can be totally off-the-wall! This title highlights some of the most memorable tales and traditions from sports history and is brought to life with exciting detail. Informative sidebars offer even more stories. You can also find a glossary, additional resources, and more! This title is a must-read for any sports fan. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint...
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