This title offers a detailed look at the effect pay equity has had on the sports world. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.

Children's First Golf Steps is an introduction to the game of Golf with the animals of Africa. Read, learn and enjoy these cute little illustrations for children aged 2 -7 years. Enjoy and have fun playing golf with us. John G. Othitis started playing golf from the early age of eight years old, spending many hours on the golf course. He played in many junior golfing competitions representing his local town, and won many major Junior and Senior competitions for the Gweru Golf Club, Zimbabwe, Africa.

The world fell in love with U.S. swimmer Missy Franklin at the 2012 London Olympics. Winning four gold medals and one bronze, the 17-year-old gained fans for her amazing athletic skills, remarkable sportsmanship and a genuinely warm personality. Referring to the water as her second home, the beloved athlete began swimming recreationally at just two months of age. By the age of seven, the youngster seemed destined for stardom, dominating local swim meets with her textbook stroke techniques and lightning-quick speed. By the time she reached high school, the teenager was a world and Olympic champion, all the while remaining a At kid who simply loves to swim. A children's biography, Missy Franklin: Swimming Sensation narrates the Colorado native's transformation from a talented toddler to queen of the pool. Who says nice girls finish last? Missy is swimming's biggest female star

All-Star, Gold Glove Winner and Silver Slugger Outfielder Matt Kemp is one of the most successful players in Los Angeles Dodgers history. A five-tool player, the star athlete excels at hitting for average, power, baserunning, throwing, and fielding. He is also one of the most respected and beloved athletes of his generation. A children's biography, Matt Kemp: True Blue Baseball Star chronicles the life story of the baseball superstar. Young readers will be inspired to read the tale of how the talented kid from Oklahoma overcame family struggles to become an upstanding role model and All-Star slugger. The King of Chavez Ravine, Matt Kemp will inspire young readers of all ages.

Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. "Who Was Roberto Clemente?" tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a twelve-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Barefoot Fisherman teaches kids how to fish. It explains the secrets to catching more and larger fish. It also touches on things kids are interested in such as raising worms, catching grasshoppers, and trapping crawdads.

This title offers a detailed look at the effect superteams have had on the sports world. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.

For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.

The final book in the series looks at playing the game and deals with the difficult issue of winning and losing. The best use of this book and the first two books is in conjunction with parents or teachers.

Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines The driver zips up her jumpsuit and squeezes through her racecar window. Engines rev. Tires SCREECH and SQUEAL...and they're off Around and around the cars go VVVRRRROMMMMM Pit stops CRASHES POPPED tires Race to the finish line...and the checkered flag SNAPS down. Race day roars into life in this breathless book.
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