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CLIMB, DIVE, SKATE, AND RACE into the wide world of sports! This
lively reference book, co-branded with ESPN, introduces young
readers to a variety of sports from across the globe and explores
how they are played. Whether a sport needs a ball or a stick, a
pool or a field, a racquet or a ski pole, young readers can explore
each sport's history and the rules and skills that make that sport
unique. From basketball to soccer, lacrosse to cricket, archery to
diving, bowling to skateboarding, snowboarding to playground games,
this lively reference book covers a variety of team and individual
sports. Special sections look at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Whether you're interested in team sports, solo sports, or watching
from the stands, this book has something for everyone. Let's play!
Features include: Age-appropriate descriptions of dozens of sports,
and the rules and skills that make each sport unique Activities
that encourage interactive learning and exercise Simple text for
reading aloud or for beginning readers Fun facts on every spread
More than 200 incredible photos Parent tips that extend the
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Discover how a young boy born in Portugal with a passion for soccer
worked hard to become one of the most famous athletes of all time
in this exciting addition to the Who HQ Now series that features
newsmakers and trending topics. When he was just twelve years old,
Cristiano Ronaldo was recruited to play professional soccer for a
team in Portugal, 600 miles from his home on the island of Madeira,
a region of Portugal. For the next twenty-five years, Cristiano
would prove to the world that he is one of the greatest to ever
play the game. Author James Buckley Jr. takes readers through each
exciting moment--from his first championship with Manchester United
to each of his five Ballon D'or award-winning seasons. He has spent
his career playing for teams in Portugal, England, Spain, and
Italy. And he is the first player with league championships in
England, Spain, and Italy. Outside the world of soccer, Cristiano
Ronaldo is one of the most famous people in the world - a true
international superstar.
With every hit, ball, strike, and home run numbers are being
calculated on the baseball field. Get ready to learn all the ways
digits and math factor into the game, from the countless statistics
used to measure an individual player's game to the exact timing
used to steal a base. Read about all the greatest players from
baseball history and get fun facts, like what the most retired
jersey number is. Discover what countries dominate in the Little
League World Series and check out cool graphics that show the
frequency of hits to every part of the field. Jam-packed with
sports trivia, awesome photos, and fun activities at the end of
every chapter, this number-focused look at the game is the ultimate
grand slam.
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Who Is Tom Brady? (Paperback)
James Buckley, Who Hq; Illustrated by Gregory Copeland
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The inspiring story of the seven-time Super Bowl champion, told in
the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics. On February 7, 2021,
Tom Brady lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy into the air for the
seventh time in his career. After winning the Super Bowl six times
with the New England Patriots, this was Brady's first win with his
new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The record-breaking win further
solidified what many people had already believed for two decades:
Tom Brady is the GOAT: Greatest Of All Time. This moving story
details the life of Tom Brady and the victories that led him to
become the 264-game-winning NFL quarterback we cheer for today.
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Who Is Aaron Judge?
James Buckley, Who Hq; Illustrated by Andrew Thomson
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Learn about the exciting record-breaking career of home run hero
Aaron Judge in the Who HQ Now format featuring newsmakers and
trending topics. Since making his Major League Baseball debut in
2016, Aaron Judge has taken the world of baseball by storm. He has
won Home Run Derby competitions and has been named an All-Star. In
2022, he broke the American League record for most home runs in a
season when he hit 62 homers. Young readers will learn about how
Aaron became the star he is today after excelling in college
baseball at Fresno State University and growing up playing
football, basketball, and baseball. Get to know more
about #99 on the New York Yankees in this nonfiction title
perfect for baseball fanatics and young athletes.
Learn how this heroic group of American Indian men created a
secret, unbreakable code and helped the US win major battles during
World War II in this new addition to the #1 New York Times
bestselling series. By the time the United States joined the Second
World War in 1941, the fight against Nazi and Axis powers had
already been under way for two years. In order to win the war and
protect its soldiers, the US Marines recruited twenty-nine Navajo
men to create a secret code that could be used to send military
messages quickly and safely across battlefields. In this new book
within the #1 New York Times bestelling series, author James
Buckley Jr. explains how these brave and intelligent men developed
their amazing code, recounts some of their riskiest missions, and
discusses how the country treated them before, during, and after
the war.
Discover the man behind the chocolate bar Milton Hershey's life was
filled with invention and innovation. As a young man, he was not
afraid to dream big and work hard. Eventually, he learned the
secret to mass-producing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it
a longer, more stable shelf life. He founded a school for those who
didn't have access to a good education and an entire town for his
employees. Both his chocolate empire and his great personal legacy
live on today.
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Who Was Betsy Ross? (Paperback)
James Buckley, Who Hq; Illustrated by John O'Brien
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Born the eighth of seventeen children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross
lived in a time when the American colonies were yearning for
independence from British rule. Ross worked as a seamstress and was
eager to contribute to the cause, making tents and repairing
uniforms when the colonies declared war. By 1779 she was filling
cartridges for the Continental Army. Did she sew the first flag?
That's up for debate, but "Who Was Betsy Ross?" tells the story of
a fierce patriot who certainly helped create the flag of a new
nation.
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Who Was Sam Walton? (Paperback)
James Buckley, Who Hq; Illustrated by Ted Hammond
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Sam Walton used the money he earned in the army, along with some
financial help from his family, to open his first store. Then he
opened fourteen more. Then Sam had an even bigger idea. He wanted
to build large stores in small towns and reduce the price of
everything they stocked. Although other businessmen and potential
partners laughed at him, this entrepreneur with humble beginnings
used his resourcefulness to create Walmart, which would become the
largest company in the world.
This new title in the Who HQ Now format for trending topics details
superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's legendary career from the
ring to the big screen. This new title in the Who HQ Now format for
trending topics details superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's
legendary career from the ring to the big screen.
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Who Is Pele? (Paperback)
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His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to
the rest of the world, he is known as Pele. The now-retired
professional soccer forward stunned Brazil when he began playing
for the Santos soccer club at age fifteen. He then went on to
captivate the world when he joined his country's national soccer
team and helped them win three World Cup championships. Although
he's hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer,
Pele has been an influential person both on and off the pitch. His
work with organisations like UNICEF has helped improve conditions
for children around the world. Young readers can learn more about
the man who connected soccer with the phrase "The Beautiful Game."
A comprehensive and often controversial account of Japan's foreign
and security policy before the Second World War based on War Crimes
Trials materials, original Japanese sources, and detailed accounts
by Japanese historians. Originally published in 1966. The Princeton
Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again
make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished
backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the
original texts of these important books while presenting them in
durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton
Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly
heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton
University Press since its founding in 1905.
As a boy he preferred reading sea stories to doing homework and, at
age 16, became an apprentice seaman. Subsequently, Ernest
Shackleton's incredible journeys to the South Pole in the early
1900s made him one of the most famous explorers of modern times.
His courage in the face of dangerous conditions and unforeseeable
tragedies reveal the great leader that he was. His historic 1914
journey aboard the "Endurance "has all the drama of an action
movie.
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Who Was Jesse Owens? (Paperback)
James Buckley, Who Hq; Illustrated by Gregory Copeland
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The ultimate book for young sports fans is back with the past
year's top sports stories, including the biggest wins from the
thrilling Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Look back on
another year in sports with Scholastic, featuring exciting and
all-new coverage for 2021. Dive into the action of the 2020 Tokyo
Olympics and Paralympics and relive the most glorious moments of
every sports season with colorful photographs, brand-new graphics
and stats, and special features on returning and rising stars.Get
up close and personal with the top athletes in baseball,
basketball, football, soccer, and more in this perfect book for
sports fanatics and newbies alike.
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