Christopher Henry Forest: 5 books

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.

Is Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player to step onto the court? Or can King James ascend to the NBA throne? Which was more valuable to the team, Shaq’s power or Tim Duncan’s finesse? Who has the sweeter three-point stroke, Ray Allen or Stephen Curry? See how the players match up in this...

The 13 American Colonies had many reasons to begin the Revolutionary War. From the Boston Tea Party to the Intolerable Acts, they felt it was time for independence. Read more about the conflict between the colonists and Great Britain and the events that led up to the American Revolution.

On April 18, 1775, the “shot heard ‘round the world” was fired. The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first of many battles between the 13 colonies and Great Britain. The two countries would be at war for the next eight years. Read more about the key battles that shaped the American Revolution.

Readers will be amazed to learn the history of how potato chips were invented and why pirates really wore eye patches! With dozens of fascinating images and fun trivia facts, The World’s Wackiest History provides young readers an interesting look into strange and little-known events through history.