20 Fun Facts About Basketball

20 Fun Facts About Basketball
Author: Ryan Nagelhout
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482439697

Put the ball in the hoop and don’t let the other team score. It sounds simple, but there’s so much more to the game of basketball. This exciting book takes a look at the game in a quick and fun way that will have readers begging for more fun facts. From the highest scoring game and the greatest teams in NBA history to the greats of the women’s game, this book uses vibrant photographs to show the all-time best at the top of their game.

20 Fun Facts About Baseball

20 Fun Facts About Baseball
Author: Ryan Nagelhout
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482439670

Baseball is known as America’s pastime, and it has plenty of history to explore. Readers will love learning wacky facts about baseball and discover who holds some of its most elusive records, like the rare unassisted triple play! The longest game in Major League history and some of its most amazing seasons are also explored with exciting photographs and engaging graphics to help chronicle these feats. This fast-paced book delivers readers fact after fact—just like the hardest fastball pitchers pound the strike zone with ease.

20 Fun Facts About Soccer

20 Fun Facts About Soccer
Author: Ryan Nagelhout
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482440083

Soccer is called “the beautiful game” for a reason. It’s an amazing sport full of interesting players, teams, and records. This book takes readers onto the pitch with the greatest players ever to lace up their cleats. From the club teams of England to America’s Major League Soccer, there are great games and fascinating teams all over the world. This book covers every aspect of the game—from World Cup to FA Cup—with interesting facts and colorful photographs to reinforce the beauty of the world’s most popular sport.

20 Fun Facts About Football

20 Fun Facts About Football
Author: Ryan Nagelhout
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 148243976X

The National Football League is America’s favorite sports league. Football is fast-paced and full of big hits and even bigger plays from its superstars. These players have set some impressive records over the years. From the amazing seasons running backs have had breaking the 2,000-yard rushing mark, or quarterbacks gunning for the single-season touchdown record, learning about the stats and facts that make up football’s history fun! Graphics and photographs show how the game’s rules, equipment, and even its field have changed over the years, letting readers dive into the huddle and explore football at their own pace.

20 Fun Facts About Auto Racing

20 Fun Facts About Auto Racing
Author: Ryan Nagelhout
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482439719

From the drivers on the track to the fans packing the grandstands, auto racing is a thrilling sport that gets everyone’s adrenaline pumping. This book dives into the amazing facts that make up auto racing’s greatest stories. Readers will love discovering the history of races like the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500, as well as why NASCAR fans call Richard Petty “The King.” Fun graphics show the different flags used in a NASCAR race and just how Americans managed to win an auto race driving from New York City to Paris in 1908!

20 Fun Facts About Hockey

20 Fun Facts About Hockey
Author: Ryan Nagelhout
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482439808

Hockey is a tough sport full of fascinating facts. From the fastest slap shot in National Hockey League history to the player with the most fights, readers will love exploring amazing seasons from individual athletes and some of the best teams of all time. They’ll learn why Wayne Gretzky is called “The Great One” and why today’s young talent is changing the game once again. This fast-paced book’s facts and figures show readers just why hockey is one of the coolest sports—and not just because it’s played on ice!

20 Fun Facts About the Supreme Court

20 Fun Facts About the Supreme Court
Author: Joan Stoltman
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538219158

Did you know that the Supreme Court only hears about 80 cases out of the thousands that petition every year to be heard? Many of the cases, decisions, and even judges throughout the history of this high court have been fascinating, and some even controversial. This book infuses fun and interest into this common social studies topic through cool factoids and vivid photography on every page. Carefully researched by a trained historian for maximum accuracy, even the most reluctant reader will find this supplement to the curriculum entertaining and engaging.

20 Fun Facts About Grassland Habitats

20 Fun Facts About Grassland Habitats
Author: Abby Badach Doyle
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2021-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538264455

If you think grasslands are just boring old grass, think again. This high-interest volume is packed with facts about these rich habitats that cover one-fourth of our planet. Readers will learn that grasslands actually need wildfires to stay healthy. Some places use skilled firefighters to start fires in grasslands on purpose. Amazing photographs take readers up close to the curious creatures that call grasslands home, from antelope in the North American prairie to zebras in the African savanna. Eye-catching maps inspire young explorers to see these amazing habitats for themselves.

20 Fun Facts About the White House

20 Fun Facts About the White House
Author: Ryan Nagelhout
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 143399206X

Many US citizens know that the White House has been home to US presidents for over 200 years. But few people know that the President's Mansion has experienced two large fires, or that everything but the outer walls was removed and rebuilt in the 1950s. Readers are sure to enjoy exploring the White House like never before. At-level text is paired with helpful graphic organizers and amazing photographs of the White House throughout its history.

Sports Bar

Sports Bar
Author: Bryan Paiement
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2022-02-22
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1684351774

Sports, Drinks and Trivia. The Perfect Combination for any Sports Fanatic. In a perfect world everyone would be able to attend great sporting events—the Super Bowl, the Masters, the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But when getting to the game isn't possible, watching the event with friends in the comfort of your own home is the next best option. In Sports Bar: Cocktails and Sports Trivia, sports fanatic and professional bartender Bryan Paiement provides you with everything you need to kick back and enjoy the game in style. Featuring 40 original cocktail recipes specially crafted with the world's most famous sporting events in mind, you can impress your friends with drinks such as "Augusta on My Mind," "Lord Stanley Sour," and "The Brickyard Toast." And when the game slows down (or your team starts to lose), Sport Bar offers amazing, often unbelievable sports facts that will, when paired with a delicious cocktail, spark conversation among your friends: Why are Roman numerals used to number Super Bowls? How many calories does the average cyclist burn during one stage of the Tour de France? Who was the first woman jockey to ever ride in the Kentucky Derby? So pull out your team jerseys and let Sports Bar inspire you to gather your friends together for the game and a great time.