Chrös McDougall

Best Sport Ever: Soccer takes readers from the beginnings of soccer to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great. Discover the ancient history of soccer, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the first goal, and the achievements of Didier Drogba, Pelé, Diego Maradona, Mia Hamm, David Beckham, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport...

Across the globe, devastating disasters have changed the course of history. This title brings the San Francisco earthquake and fire to life with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Explore the tragedies and triumphs of this disaster, how it helped shape the world as we know it, and how what we've learned from it...

"From Michael Phelps winning his 28th overall medal to 15-year-old Katie Ledecky's outstanding debut, there have been many amazing moments throughout the history of Olympic swimming. Olympic Swimming explores the sport's history in the Games and highlights the athletes, teams, and moments that captured the attention of fans around the world"--Provided by publisher.

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Los Angeles Football Club. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Timeline of key events Soccer has long...

Every day, gymnasts test their skills as they leap, twist, and soar to new heights in competitions. Many of them hope to become Olympic heroes someday. This title teaches readers about the legends of the sport and the routines that made them famous. Readers can also learn the skills they need to compete. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Minnesota United FC. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Soccer has long been the most popular sport around the world. American interest in the game has never been higher. And Major League Soccer is the most successful US soccer league...

We run, we jump, we throw. In track and field, we do it all! Also known simply as athletics, track and field is the oldest and most natural of sports. It's also one of the most exciting. Stars such as Babe Didrikson, Wilma Rudolph, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee have been pushing limits - and breaking - records - since women were first allowed into the Olympic Games in 1928. Now it's your turn to take it even further. In such an amazing sport, the possibilities...

This book dives deep into the life and career of soccer legend Mia Hamm. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grades 3-4 and an interest level of grades 3-7.

This encyclopedia highlights more than 40 Olympic sports. Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about the basics of each competition, its origin, how it has changed throughout the years, and the icons in each sport. In addition, this book provides information about the Paralympics. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Reference...

This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, the Vancouver Whitecaps. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Soccer has long, been the most popular sport around the world. American interest in the game has never been higher. And, Major League Soccer is the most, successful US soccer league in history. Inside MLS will give readers a look at the iconic...