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The captivating, utterly improbable but ultimately true story of one man’s quest to solve sports’ greatest mystery: What happened to the most famous of all home-run balls–the holy grail of sports? October 3, 1951. Giants third baseman Bobby Thomson hit the most dramatic home run in the...

How did a boxer like Muhammad Ali become a legend? Learn about his life, including struggles and victories in this picture book for children. Encourage your children to drop the gadgets and pick up a sport. It does not have to be boxing, it just needs to be inspiring. Grab a copy today!

For much of the twentieth century, boxing was one of America’s most popular sports, and the heavyweight champions were figures known to all. Their exploits were reported regularly in the newspapers—often outside the sports pages—and their fame and wealth dwarfed those of other athletes. Long...

A Best Business Book of 2015, Strategy Business ESPN's rise is one of the most remarkable stories about business and sports in our time, and nobody can tell it better than George Bodenheimer. It may be hard to believe, but not long ago, getting sports updates was difficult and frustrating....

**A bold new theory of leadership drawn from elite captains throughout sports—named one of the best business books of the year by CNBC, The New York Times, Forbes, strategy+business, The Globe and Mail, and Sports Illustrated “The book taught me that there’s no cookie-cutter way to lead....

Arlo Brodie loves being on the football field, getting hit hard and hitting back harder. That’s where he belongs*,* leading his team to championships, becoming “Starlo” on his way to the top. Arlo’s dad cheers him on, but his mother quotes head-injury statistics and refuses to watch. Arlo’s...

The must-have book for sports fans of all ages! For sport fans everywhere, the 2015 edition of Year in Sports will feature full-color action photographs throughout, completely updated facts and stats,bright, colorful interior design, and new Top 10 and Wacky and Weird Moments lists from the past year....

The must-have book for sports lovers!For sport fans everywhere, the 2014 edition of Year in Sports will feature an exciting new cover, full-color action photographs throughout, completely updated facts and stats, brand-new interior design, new chapter openers, and new Top 10 and Wacky and Weird Moments...

Athletes train hard and play to win. Coaches work to give their teams the edge on game day. But not everyone is on a level playing field. Poor sportsmanship and questionable behavior can cast a shadow over sports. Stories of true sportsmanship and fair play bring out the spirit of competition that makes sports great.  Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.

Sports Spectrum’s Dave Branon hits a home run when he brings together the worlds of faith and sports to create this unique devotional designed just for young sports fanatics. Heads Up! uses stories of athletes and sporting events to inspire faith and achievement in kids, ages 8 and up. Each day’s...

The incredible popularity of social media has been a game-changer in the sports world. You can follow your favorite athletes on Twitter, visit a player’s Facebook page, or watch the Super Bowl on your mobile device. Discover how sports coverage got its start in media through newspapers and radio and...

New York Times bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein investigates a covert op at the Army-Navy football game in this exciting sports mystery.   The Black Knights of Army and the Midshipmen of Navy have met on the football field since 1890, and it’s a rivalry like no other, filled with tradition.   Teen...

Perfect for baseball lovers and fans of Mike Lupica, book three in the Triple Threat series by ***New York Times *bestselling sports writer John Feinstein explores what happens when athletes break the rules. **   Alex Myers’s football and basketball seasons were mired in controversy, and his...

A thrilling look at the past year for sports fans of all ages! Scholastic's annual Year in Sports celebrates its 10th edition with a brand new 2019 release. The exciting coverage of this year's sporting events features colorful photographs from right in the action, completely updated facts...